Hello! I’m Cristina Maria Curp, Cuban-American, mother, military spouse, food lover and dreamer. Former restaurant chef, current Nutritional Therapy Practicioner and cookbook author. I created this blog to share my passion of food as medicine. About to turn thirty, with a baby to care for I found my self at rock bottom. Emotionally and physically.
I was severely overweight, riddled with inflammation, pain, and fatigue. Something needed to change. So I looked at my food choices. As a lifelong binge eater, I was ready to stop the vicious cycle of guilt and self-harm. That is to say… I get it. I’ve been there. I had my day one.
I wasn’t perfect about this healthy lifestyle from day one, and I still am not. But I strive every day to feel better and be better.
A mama with a history of obesity, autoimmune disease, and a whole lotta emotional baggage. If I can turn this my hot mess express around, so can you.
I KNOW, I know in my bones that real food is the key to health, and a healthy, thriving life is the key to happiness. Here at The Castaway Kitchen, our mission is to spread the word that food does heal. That you can embrace the dietary and lifestyle changes that will change your life.
I want you to feel empowered and inspired to heal! By creating delicious resources, sharing information, and my own story, my goal is to help YOU find the nutritional path that is right for you. We’re all so unique and while I do share what has worked for me, it might not be what works for you, but I will help get you there!
Start here: FOOD AS MEDICINE
My Book: Made Whole
10 Fun Facts About me:
- Left-handed middle child
- Married to a sailor. We have two babies, a little boy, and our schnauzer.
- Made in Miami, with Cuban parts (first generation American).
- Bilingual (hablo Español)
- I’m a big girl! 5’9 and toting size 11 feet!
- I’ve lived in Miami, San Diego, Hawaii and now Virginia
- Sociology and Anthropology Major with a background in market research
- 6 years commercial kitchen experience, 3 as executive chef
- I’m hilarious
- I’m also loud and I talk with my hands
Photo by: Rebecca Borge Photography
Juli says
Hmmm I sent you a msg in the contact section. Shoot now I hope I did it right. Did you get it? It’s about being an athlete and juggling food with workouts.
Cristina says
I answered your question during the live 🙂 Eat an extra snack around workout. Something starchy beforehand like sweet potato toast and then something with protein after like compliant beef jerky and nuts. This in addition to regular meals.
Jennifer Corgan says
Just wondering what school or institution you went through to get certification to be nutritional therapy practitioner. Interested in pursuing this myself. Any help appreciated. Ty
Cristina says
I wrote a blog post about it: https://thecastawaykitchen.com/2019/07/what-is-a-nutritional-therapy-practitioner/
Lisa Hailey says
I purchased the cookbook and am exited to try something soon! I saw a video somewhere (can’t fine it now) where you offered the opp to take a free mini assessment. Can you tell me where to get that? Thanks!
Cristina says
Email your order confirmation or proof of purchase to madewholecookbook@gmail.com and you’ll get it
Audrey says
What cookware do you recommend?
Cristina says
Lodge Castiron
Heidi Rose Tyson says
Cristina, I want to thank you for being so real with me over the phone and for creating this blog so that I might have better and more abundant resources while I change my life for the better.
I am going to try your liver pate today. I’ll let you know what I think!
Cristina says
Heidi- its my absolute pleasure
Martha Lay says
Hello,
I just found you through Ali Miller RD podcast and love what you are about. Where did you get you nutritional education from? I’ve been considering going back to school. Thank you
Cristina says
The Nutritional Therapy Association, I have a blog post about it here >> https://thecastawaykitchen.com/2019/07/what-is-a-nutritional-therapy-practitioner/
Emely Ruiz says
I JUST WANTED TO SAY: “I LOVE HOW U SAY, I’M LOUD AND I ALWAYS TALK W MY HANDS”. LATINA AL FIN!!! so happi you found your happiness@!!!! THIS WEBSITE IS AWESOMEE!!!
Cristina says
Graciiaaaasss
Judy Subora says
How do you order from biotics research supplements if you do not have a provider that is in the program.
Thank you so much for your blog and books.. I have them both.
You are a God send to me, just diagnosed a couple of weeks ago with RA with skin manifestations.
Judy Subora
Cristina says
You can get biotics supplement via fullscript, use my link on my home page that says supplements to make an account.
Delma Lopez Miller says
I was diagnosed with HS last year….I’ve been tweaking my eating but it’s been a struggle…my HS is not as bad as others I’ve read about but I worry about it getting worse…I’m a 54 old woman, retired police officer who has issues with hormones due to a hysterectomy and over weight….I want to do the right thing and get a hold of this!!! I do need help…my dermatologist said I needed to go full on paleo n lose weight….thank you for sharing your experiences.
Cristina says
Hugs Delma! You can do it!
Kristy Cranford says
Hi there, Cristina! My name is Kristy and I came across your website today while doing more research on AIP and Whole 30. I did 30 days of strict AIP and started adding foods back in, although not in the recommended way. About to restart from day 1 and that’s when I saw your keto AIP reset.
On this journey for the long haul, I’m also starting functional nutrition school with Andrea Nakayama in July. I really enjoyed reading your story and all the feats you’ve overcome.
Cristina says
Hi Kristy! Don’t beat yourself up, it happens. I think you will learn a lot in your nutrition program and it will be a huge tool of healing for you. Best of luck!