A Modern Day Guide to Therapeutic Lifestyle Design and Healing Chronic Stress from the Inside Out!
Based in the San Francisco Bay Area
Christina Pandolfo, MS, OTR/L, NC
thetherapeuticfoodie@gmail.com
Zucchini Ribbon Summer Salad
Lately, I have been having visions of hosting a summer dinner party, complete with hanging lanterns in the moonlight and a dreamy playlist of old tunes like La Vie En Rose and Stardust by Louis Armstrong, Isn’t it Romantic by Ella Fitzgerald, and Polka Dots & Moonbeams by The Four Freshman. See, I really have this…
Q & A Therapeutic Thursday: ‘Junk Food Vegetarian’ Snack Makeover
Hi Christina, I realized that I am a ‘junk food vegetarian’, and really haven’t been eating too healthy for the last few years. I am working on changing my diet, which has been a slow process. Do you have any advice on healthy snacks? I tend to snack at work, and would like to stop…
Medjool Dates Stuffed with Almond Butter and Coconut
I have to admit I haven’t always liked dates. As I have grown, my palate has evolved, and now I love and eat many foods I used to ignore such as dates, beets, and even broccoli too. Thank goodness I changed my mind about dates, because they pack in a great amount of fiber, B…
Watermelon, Berry, and Mint Cooler
Meet my new favorite summer drink: the antioxidant-rich Watermelon, Berry, and Mint Cooler. Incredibly hydrating and naturally delicious, this recipe has no added sugar, which also makes it a great summer treat for kids. If you have popsicle molds, you can even try it out frozen for a refreshing and healthy treat! Watermelon, the star…
Strawberry Banana & Basil Summer Smoothie
Now that summer is here, we can officially celebrate smoothie season! Earlier this year I received a Nutri-Bullet for my birthday, so I have been having a lot of fun experimenting with different drink and smoothie recipes. I love the idea of adding herbs to my smoothies for an extra dose of health-promoting phytonutrients. In…
Leek and Asparagus Soup
If I had to make a ‘Top Ten’ list of activities I enjoy most, going to the Farmers’ Market would definitely be one of them. Come Spring and Summer I become transfixed by the vivid and abundant displays of produce and flowers, the luring smell of street food, and the sounds of live music. A total…
5 Ways I Reconnected with Myself in Maui
Last May I was so fortunate that I was able to go on vacation in Maui with my sister, brother-in law, and family. It was my first visit there, and it couldn’t have come at a better time. I was right in the middle of a very stressful work assignment, and definitely could use the…
Banana and Blueberry Chia Seed Pudding
Since I’ve started studying nutrition, one of my most frequently asked questions is: ‘What would be a healthy dessert to eat when I have a sweet tooth’? This pudding is a great answer. High in nutrients and Omega 3 fatty acids, this is a dessert you can feel good about! It is also very simple…
Carrot and Ginger Soup
This delicious and deeply nourishing soup has been on a regular rotation at my house. High in vitamins A and C (and also high in antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties), Carrot and Ginger Soup is not only comforting to eat, but is also a great source of nutrients, especially helpful during cold season. I have experimented…
A Healthy Grab and Go Breakfast with Easy Egg Muffins
My new clients that I am seeing seem to have one request in common: ‘keep it easy’. One client even mentioned that he wouldn’t participate in the program if it didn’t work with his busy schedule. Yikes! I understand though. At one very recent point in time, I was working two jobs and decided to…