A Voice for the Voiceless. A Journey Fueled by Faith. Una voz para los que no tienen voz. Un camino impulsado por la fe.
From Caracas to Billerica: A Story of Strength, Service, and Faith
My name is Claudia C. Guillen. Bites of Health is a platform born from resilience, healing, and faith—shaped by my journey from Venezuela to the U.S. through hardship, purpose, and food. Mi nombre es Claudia C. Guillen. Bites of Health nace de la resiliencia, la sanación y la fe—una historia marcada por mi camino desde Venezuela hasta los Estados Unidos a través de dificultades, propósito y comida.Porque "Todo lo Puedo en Cristo que me fortalece" Felipenses 4:13
Supportive, faith-rooted care for your wellness journey
🌿 Services | Servicios
At Bites of Health, I offer culturally responsive, evidence-based health education focused on preventing and reversing chronic diseases through lifestyle and culinary medicine. My services are grounded in over two decades of clinical, academic, and community experience—designed especially for underserved, Spanish-speaking, and immigrant populations.
En Bites of Health, ofrezco educación en salud basada en la evidencia y culturalmente adaptada, enfocada en prevenir y revertir enfermedades crónicas mediante la medicina del estilo de vida y la medicina culinaria. Mis servicios se basan en más de dos décadas de experiencia clínica, académica y comunitaria, diseñados especialmente para poblaciones desatendidas, de habla hispana e inmigrantes.
🌿 Lifestyle & Culinary Medicine Workshops Hands-on and practical workshops that teach how to use food as medicine—especially for those living with diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, obesity, or depression. 🌿 Talleres de Medicina del Estilo de Vida y Culinaria Talleres prácticos que enseñan cómo usar la comida como medicina, especialmente para personas con diabetes, hipertensión, colesterol alto, obesidad o depresión.
🍲 Community Cooking Classes Interactive, bilingual-friendly group sessions for families, faith groups, and organizations—teaching plant-based, culturally inspired meals on a budget. 🍲 Clases Comunitarias de Cocina Sesiones grupales interactivas y bilingües para familias, comunidades de fe y organizaciones, enseñando recetas basadas en plantas, culturalmente inspiradas y accesibles.
🧡 One-on-One Health Coaching Personalized lifestyle guidance and support tailored to individual needs and goals—delivered with compassion and cultural respect. 🧡 Coaching de Salud Personalizado Orientación personalizada sobre el estilo de vida y apoyo adaptado a las necesidades y metas individuales, ofrecido con compasión y sensibilidad cultural.
📚 Health Talks & Speaking Engagements Powerful storytelling and practical health advice—available for schools, churches, conferences, and events. 📚 Charlas de Salud y Presentaciones Historias inspiradoras y consejos prácticos de salud—disponibles para escuelas, iglesias, conferencias y eventos.
🤝 Partnerships with Community Organizations Collaborating with nonprofits, clinics, and schools to create healthier, more empowered communities. 🤝 Colaboraciones con Organizaciones Comunitarias Colaborando con organizaciones sin fines de lucro, clínicas y escuelas para crear comunidades más saludables y empoderadas.
Hi, I'm Claudia Guillen, DNP, AGPCNP-BC, a bilingual nurse practitioner, educator, and culinary/lifestyle medicine advocate. I created Bites of Health to serve communities that are often left behind—with food, faith, and culturally-rooted health education.
Hola, soy Claudia Guillen, DNP, AGPCNP-BC, enfermera practicante bilingüe, educadora y defensora de la medicina culinaria y del estilo de vida. Creé Bites of Health para servir a comunidades que a menudo son olvidadas—con alimentos, fe y educación en salud con base cultural.
Over the years, I’ve received many kind words from patients, workshop participants, and students. These testimonials reflect the heart of what I do—shared with permission or inspired by the voices I’ve been honored to serve. A lo largo de los años, he recibido palabras muy amables de pacientes, participantes de talleres y estudiantes. Estos testimonios reflejan el corazón de lo que hago—compartidos con permiso o inspirados por las voces a las que he tenido el honor de servir.
“Thank you for teaching this class in Spanish. It made all the difference. I finally feel like I understand what’s happening with my body and how food can help me heal.” — Lifestyle Medicine Class Attendee
“You’re the only provider who’s ever taken the time to explain things to me this way. I’ve never felt so cared for.” — Primary Care Patient
“I used to think I couldn’t cook healthy food for my family, but now I know I can. I learned so much from your classes—gracias de todo corazón.” — Culinary Workshop Participant
“Your story gave me hope. I tell everyone that if you did it, maybe I can too.” — Student from Community Event
"Pido a mi Dios mucha salud para usted y todos los suyos y que usted pueda seguir llenando a nuestra comunidad de estos cursos tan importantes para ayudar a manejar nuestros problemas de salud como diabetes, alta presion y colesterol..Dra que Dios me la bendiga siempre." - Paulino Culinary workshop Participant
“For the first time, I felt understood at a doctor’s visit. She listened to me in Spanish and explained everything so I could take care of myself.” — Primary Care Patient
“Claudia is not just a health educator—she’s a light in the community. Her workshops helped me take charge of my health for the first time.” — Workshop Participant
“She inspired me to become a medical assistant and go further in school. I’m so proud to have been one of her students.” — Former Community College Student
Let’s Connect | Conectemos
Reach out in English or Spanish—I’m here to support you, your family, or your community.
Comunícate en inglés o español—estoy aquí para apoyarte a ti, a tu familia o a tu comunidad.
Let’s connect! Are you interested in joining a class, learning how to use food as medicine, or partnering to bring health education to your community? I’d love to hear from you. Fill out the form or email me directly.
¡Conectemos! ¿Te interesa unirte a una clase, aprender a usar la comida como medicina, o colaborar para llevar educación en salud a tu comunidad? Me encantaría saber de ti. Llena el formulario o escríbeme por correo electrónico.
📍 Based in Billerica, MA 📧 bitesofhealth1@gmail.com 🌐 Serving English & Spanish-speaking communities locally and virtually
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Culinary medicine workshops
Chronic disease prevention programs
Bilingual health coaching
