Sofia Reino
Mom, farmer, cancer survivor and advocate, health and nutrition coach, design and marketer!
My Passion
From an early age, I was always drawn to physical activities, the kitchen, and a healthy lifestyle. I realized prior to "organic" become a mainstream word, that we needed to go back to basics, care for our earth and be careful with all the chemicals modern lifestyle was filling us with.
I recall being a high-school student and working out daily, making sure I would take time for myself to meditate and cook a healthy meal. I even ended up becoming a personal trainer.
In college I kept that tradition of working out, playing tennis, running and cooking "real" meals. I kept on reading all about the latest trends in healthy living.
My Training
Bachelor in Architecture
Pratt Institute, NY
Certificate in Plant-Based Nutrition
Cornell and T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies
I studied with the world's top health and wellness experts including:
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Dr. T. Colin Campbell - American biochemist, Jacob Gould Schurman Professor Emeritus of Nutritional Biochemistry at Cornell University
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Dr. Thomas Campbell - Medical Director of the T. Colin Campbell Center for Nutrition Studies, Medical Director of the University of Rochester Weight Management and Lifestyle Center at Highland Hospital
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Dr. Caldwell B. Esselstyn Jr - Director of the Cardiovascular Disease Prevention and Reversal Program at The Cleveland Clinic Wellness Institute.
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Dr. Michael Greger - American physician and licensed general practitioner specializing in clinical nutrition. Founding member and Fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine.
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Dr. Anna Kelles - Examination Administration Manager and Chair of the Examination Development Council for the national Board of the Certification for Nutrition Specialists (BCNS)
I learned the importance of diet and nutrition for your health. The lessons are prepared by 25 experts (MDs, PhDs, RDs, RNs, etc.), and emphasize why following a plant-based diet and lifestyle is optimal for health — including the prevention and reversal of diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and cancer.
Certificate in Holistic Health Coaching
Institute for Integrative Nutrition
I studied with the world's top health and wellness experts including:
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Joshua Rosenthal - Founder and director of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition
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Deepak Chopra, MD - Leader in the field of mind-body medicine
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David Katz, MD, MPH - Director of Yale University’s Prevention Research Center
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Walter Willett, MD, DrPH - Chair of nutrition at Harvard University
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Andrew Weil, MD - Director of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine
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Gabrielle Bernstein - Bestselling author and life coach
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Susan Blum, MD, MPH - Assistant clinical professor at Mount Sinai School of Medicine
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Mark Hyman, MD - Founder of The UltraWellness Center
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Geneen Roth - Bestselling author and expert on emotional eating
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David Wolfe - Raw food leader and nutrition expert
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Marion Nestle, PhD, MPH - Professor at New York University’s Department of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health
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Mark Bittman - Food writer for The New York Times and bestselling author
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Joel Fuhrman, MD - Family physician and leading expert on nutritional healing
I became equipped with the most up-to-date cutting-age and extensive knowledge in holistic nutrition, health coaching, and prevention.
Certificate in ServSafe Food Safety
ServSafe and National Restaurant Association
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Basic food safety practices for preparing and serving food
Course in Plant-Based Cooking
through Roubxe and Forks Over Knifes
My latest training was a training in Plant Based cooking from Forks over Knife. From it, I became not only much more comfortable with cooking whole foods meals as well as learning various tricks and techniques that enhance the vegan plate.
Teachings & Projects
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Healthy culinary classes to elementary school students in NC and WI
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Healthy culinary classes on a tight budget for battered women though Molina Healthcare, WI
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Meal plan ideas to busy families in NC, WI and SC
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Personal chef for small groups and families in NC, WI and SC
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Recipe Tester
Appeared in and partner with:
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Sofias' Choices - A project started by Sofia Monteiro and I to help breast cancer survivors through talks, circles of life, and retreats.
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Cancer Wellness - Cancer, COVID-19 and me.
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NYFW 2020 - AnaOno Fashion Show - Breast cancer fashion show wearing AnaOno lingerie benefiting METAvivor.
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SIC - O Programa da Cristina - Talking about the affect of a Mother dealing with cancer in kids.
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The Guardian - Best vegan and vegetarian food tours in European cities - Write up about the cooking workshops at TerrAzoia farm
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FoodieBookings.com - Partnerships for cooking workshops
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Lexington Woman - A Tale of Two Ladies - an article of my battle with breast cancer and how the holistic help of Hima Dalal from Vital Energy helped me
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Carolina Chrome - Bikers for TaTas - Appeared in this magazine for a fundraiser event
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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Guests sample octopus and pig's feet - and like it - An interview about my cooking
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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Thanksgiving tips from our Great Hosts - Tips on how to deal with the stress of Thanksgiving cooking