Healthy food choices Archives

Healthy Halloween Ideas

by brendasillas | Oct 15, 2015 | Healthy food choices, Healthy Party Ideas, Nutrition

I can’t believe Halloween is less than 3 weeks away! Personally, Halloween is one of my favorite times to celebrate. I know some people choose to not celebrate this holiday due to religious or other views and preferences but for my family and I, it’s an...

How to Make Healthy Pad Thai

by brendasillas | Oct 6, 2015 | Healthy food choices, Infant/ Toddler Friendly Food, Nutrition, Plant Based Food, Recipes, Vegan/ Vegetarian, Weight Loss

It’s not that I’m a huge fan of pad thai or anything but the other day I just decided I would add it to our week’s dinner menu. Usually that’s how I am. I think of something that I want and I figure out how to make it in a healthy fashion. I...

Healthy Mocha Frappuccino Recipe

by brendasillas | Sep 23, 2015 | Breakfast, Dessert, Healthy food choices, Nutrition, Plant Based Food, Recipes, Smoothies, Vegan/ Vegetarian

I have a confession to make. Last Monday I had a blended Mocha from The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf – with whipped cream! Yeah. For someone who’s never cared for blended mochas, this craving came as such a big surprise to me. But, I do have to say,...

Super Easy Healthy Granola Recipe

by brendasillas | Sep 21, 2015 | Healthy food choices, Infant/ Toddler Friendly Food, Nutrition, Plant Based Food, Recipes, Vegan/ Vegetarian, Weight Loss

Last weekend I went to Costco with my 2 year old son and boy does that kid love his samples! He got to try Greek yogurt with Udi’s gluten free granola and he loved it. I didn’t buy the granola or the yogurt because I prefer to buy organic dairy products...

Healthy Orange Julius Protein Smoothie Recipe

by brendasillas | Aug 5, 2015 | Breakfast, Health Coaching, Healthy food choices, Smoothies

If you like protein smoothies but also enjoy adding variety to your smoothies, then you’ll love my healthy orange julius protein smoothie recipe. Fueling our body with the right nutrients first thing in the morning is crucial. One of those nutrients is protein....

Healthy Donuts Recipe

by brendasillas | Jul 13, 2015 | Baking, Breakfast, Certified Health Coach, Dessert, Health Education, Healthy food choices, Healthy Party Ideas, Infant/ Toddler Friendly Food, Nutrition, Plant Based Food, Recipes, Vegan/ Vegetarian, Weight Loss

Okay, I know National Donut (or Doughnut) Day already passed. However, it doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a donut (a healthy donut that is) any other day. With my healthy donuts recipe, anyone can enjoy donuts guilt free! Did I mention they’re gluten...