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Category Archives: Recipes

Strawberry Banana & Basil Summer Smoothie

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Christina Pandolfo • 0 Comments

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…… Continue Reading

Posted on May 21, 2015 by Christina Pandolfo • 0 Comments

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…… Continue Reading

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Christina Pandolfo • 0 Comments

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…… Continue Reading

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Christina Pandolfo • 0 Comments

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…… Continue Reading

A Healthy Grab and Go Breakfast with Easy Egg Muffins

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Christina Pandolfo • 0 Comments

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…… Continue Reading

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Christina Pandolfo • 0 Comments

The idea of eating a salad for breakfast may seem strange and unconventional, but I actually love it as part of my regular breakfast rotation. Both an excellent way to get in your greens and protein, a hearty and textured breakfast salad (that also includes some healthy fats) is usually satiating enough to get you through…… Continue Reading

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Christina Pandolfo • 2 Comments

Happy Therapeutic Thursday! It has been raining most of this week here near San Francisco. My fall nesting instincts have kicked in – I’m craving lots of tea, warm blankets, piles of books, and cozy cuddles with my pup! Right now I’m taking a little break and decided to make Turmeric Tea, which I just…… Continue Reading

Posted on November 20, 2014 by Christina Pandolfo • 0 Comments

Welcome to the first recipe post over at The Therapeutic Foodie! I wanted to start off with a very simple recipe featuring the superstar of fall: pumpkin! Garlicky Pumpkin Dip is easy to make and a fun way to take in all the health benefits of pumpkin. Full of fiber, beta-carotene (which converts into vitamin…… Continue Reading

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Christina Pandolfo • 0 Comments

Welcome to The Therapeutic Foodie! My name is Christina Pandolfo, and I am an Occupational Therapist, Holistic Nutritionist/Certified Nutrition Consultant, and Wellness Practitioner with over a decade’s worth of healthcare experience helping others on their healing journey towards optimal wellness and best version of themselves. As a therapist and nutritionist, my mission and passion is…… Continue Reading