Looking for new opportunities in the U.S., Tatiana Pacheco emigrated to Los Angeles in 2001 from Lima, Peru. In 2013 she founded Andrea’s Healthy Kitchen out of a desire to encourage healthy lifestyle changes among friends and family. It was also an experiment to document her own personal health and wellness journey. She lives in Rosemead, California with her husband, Andrew and her daughter, Andrea.

How was Andrea’s Healthy Kitchen born?

It started six years ago, when I was unemployed and starting a new healthy lifestyle with my friends and family. Andrea’s Healthy Kitchen became not only a source for them to buy juices, but also gave them the motivation to believe that anything is possible if you want it badly enough. I also wanted to try something new and exciting which I could own....and I did it. It was hard and sometimes I wanted to quit, but looking at myself and thinking about everything I have achieved helps me to move forward and strive to be the best.

I highly suggest making small dietary changes gradually. For example, instead of eating white rice, eat brown rice or another healthy option to get your carbs. Drink plenty of water, consume less processed food and do at least 30 minutes of daily exercise .

If it’s fat free that means it’s healthy

Low fat milk has less calcium

Vegetarians can’t build muscle

Going vegetarian helps you lose weight

Pasta makes you fat

Eggs are bad for your heart

Use natural condiments such as garlic, tumeric or ginger. Avoid processed food. Consume good fats, good carbs, protein and vegetables.

Learn more about Tatiana and her business at www.andreashealthykitchen.com.