Bio
- Stefanie Sacks, MS
- @stefanie_sacks
Specialties:
- Nutrition & Dietetics
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Location:
- New York City, Hamptons, NY
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Credentials
- Education
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Columbia UniversityNatural Gourmet Institute for Health and Culinary Arts
- Additional Certifications of Specialty Qualifications
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Certified Nutrition SpecialistCertified Dietitian Nutritionist
- Publications
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What The Fork Are You Eating?The Thriving Child by Erica ReidCrazy Sexy Diet by Kris CarrPower Up by Dr. Woodson Merrell and Kathy Merrell
Activity
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What small changes can I make to my diet to improve my health?
Shift how you shop for foods, focusing more on fresh, whole foods. And if buying packaged foods, aim for the ingredient list to help you choose. The shorter the list, the better. Another tip that i...
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Is it okay to indulge in a favorite food?
Indulging in what you love once in a while is necessary. Life is about balance. Eating is about balance. We are a society bent on extremes. If we can focus on whole fresh food 70 to 80 percent of t...
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What is a healthy breakfast?
I consider breakfast to be one of the most important meals of the day. Although recent research questions this idea, I find that each and every person I work with feels better after a wholesome bre...
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Which fruits have a low glycemic index?
If you're trying to lose weight, you want to focus on fruits that have a lower glycemic index, like berries and citrus fruits. In this video, culinary nutritionist Stefanie Sacks explains which...
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Is juice as healthy as whole fruits and vegetables?
Despite the juicing trend, juice is not as healthy as eating whole fruits and vegetables, which still have their natural fiber and nutrients. Watch culinary nutritionist Stefanie Sacks explain why ...
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Why is fresh fruit healthier than dried fruit?
Dried fruit is often coated in added sugar, and berries often soaked in sugar water. In this video, culinary nutritionist Stefanie Sacks explains why fresh fruit is healthier than dried fruit, and ...
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Should I eat fruit if I'm trying to lose weight?
You should never cut fruit out of your diet; if you are trying to lose weight, choose whole fruits with a low glycemic index. In this video, culinary nutritionist Stefanie Sacks discusses why eatin...
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What is ugly produce?
"Ugly produce" describes cosmetically imperfect produce; size, shape and color are factors that determine if grocers will sell those foods. In this video, culinary nutritionist Stefanie S...
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How can I tell if food is no longer fit for consumption?
Using senses of sight, smell and taste is the best way to tell if food is no longer fit for consumption. In this video, culinary nutritionist Stefanie Sacks shares some great tips for how you can t...
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What can I do to cut down on my family's food waste?
To cut down on your family's food waste, make the best use of foods that are cosmetically imperfect or going bad, buy only what you need, and use your freezer! Watch culinary nutritionist Stefa...
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Why do we tend to throw food away if it doesn't look perfect?
We tend to throw food away if it doesn't look perfect because we're conditioned to think that imperfect-looking foods are not good or healthy for us. Watch culinary nutritionist Stefanie Sa...
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Can non-celiac gluten sensitivity be treated with diet?
Yes, a non celiac gluten sensitivity can surely be managed with diet. It's actually the only way to truly treat this autoimmune reaction to gluten. You want to avoid gluten containing foods if ...
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How do I make sure my family has time for breakfast?
Making time for breakfast is very important from a nourishment perspective. To alleviate normal morning pressures, set a morning schedule. I find that this helps keep chaotic early hours organized....
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What are the health benefits of ghee?
Ghee is clarified butter. I would not call it out for its health benefits, but rather as a delicous alternative to butter for those who can't tolerate lactose or casein, as the process of clari...
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How much ground flax seed is recommended?
Questions like this are so broad and, quite honestly, there is no right answer. As per the Institute of Medicine, women need 25 grams of fiber per day, and men need 38 grams per day. And flax is ri...
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