#fruits

ANTON NEWSPAPERS: Trendy Ways To Incorporate More Fruits & Vegetables

Stefani Sassos

Mar 26, 2018
2 min

ANTON NEWSPAPERS: Trendy Ways To Incorporate More Fruits & Vegetables

I am deeming myself the self-proclaimed Queen of Fruits & Veggies ;) I truly love eating nourishing foods and think that healthy eating can be both fun and trendy. In my recent article for Anton Newspapers, I talk about a few trendy ways to incorporate more fruits & vegetables into your diet. Here is a short excerpt from the article: How many fruits and vegetables did you eat today? We all know that it’s important to eat our fruits and vegetables, but who says that it has to

Stefani Sassos

Aug 1, 2016
2 min

ANTON NEWSPAPERS: Healthy Beach Eats

My monthly column Choosing Health is published in all Anton Community Newspapers. In keeping with the season, my most recent article for the column focuses on Healthy Beach Eats! Here is a short excerpt from the article. The full piece can be found published in Anton Newspapers July 13 - 19, 2016 issues. What’s better than grabbing some friends and heading to the Hamptons for a beach day? With the beautiful weather among us, the weekends are filled with trips out East and opp

Fresh Watermelon & Goat Cheese Salad with Balsamic Basil Dressing

Stefani Sassos

Jul 18, 2016
2 min

Fresh Watermelon & Goat Cheese Salad with Balsamic Basil Dressing

Uhm HELLO, how delicious does this salad look?! You know you need to make this ASAP! When I traveled to Miami a few months ago, my boyfriend and I went to a restaurant and enjoyed their special of Grilled Watermelon with Feta and Balsamic Vinegar. This flavor combination was on point! I'll never forget how amazing this dish tasted, we may need to take a trip back to Miami just for that delicious watermelon :) This is a picture of us below at the restaurant (we ate the waterme

ANTON NEWSPAPERS: Benefits of Seasonal Eating

Stefani Sassos

Jun 27, 2016
3 min

ANTON NEWSPAPERS: Benefits of Seasonal Eating

As a columnist for Anton Newspapers, I'm passionate about delivering practical and useful information to the community. As the seasons change, our eating habits can certainly benefit by changing with them! The summer brings about beautiful and bright produce that is at the peak of its nutritional value and flavor. Eating seasonally also has several other benefits that many of us don't know about. In my latest Anton Newspapers article, I explain what seasonal eating means and

Stefani Sassos

Apr 11, 2016
1 min

TKTW: 5 Steps To Mastering Meal Prep

Meal prep... it's a love-hate relationship. Preparing your food ahead of time can help you gain more control when it comes to your health. However, life often gets in the way and meal prep can seem totally unachievable. In my latest article, I share some of my secrets to mastering meal prep for good! Below is an excerpt from the article: We know what being healthy really entails. It takes a lot of attention, hard work, and willpower. We know what we have to do; however, the i

Stefani Sassos

Jan 28, 2016
2 min

Flourless Winter Pancakes Recipe

SNOWPOCALYPSE 2016 has arrived! I'm not one for the snow, but I always try to make the best of a day inside. My snowday agenda usually starts with a sweaty workout in my room; I'm a big fan of Pilates video on YouTube for days that I'm trapped inside the house. Tone It Up workouts are also a great indoor option as well. The rest of the day consists of writing a few articles, touching up things on the blog, finishing any assignments for the upcoming week, and experimenting wit

CITY GIRL BITES: To Juice Or Not To Juice: Top 4 Hottest Juice Bars In NYC

Stefani Sassos

May 27, 2015
1 min

CITY GIRL BITES: To Juice Or Not To Juice: Top 4 Hottest Juice Bars In NYC

Juice bars have been popping up all over NYC as the newest health trend! You may remember a previous article I wrote for Elite Daily on 58 Thoughts You Have While Enduring A Juice Cleanse. Needless to say, I'm not the biggest fan of juice cleanses or "detox" diets. However, I do advocate a juice-a-day mentality, or incorporating a healthy juice into your diet once in a while. Juicing provides an easy and effortless way to get in your greens, and meet your daily nutrition requ

Stefani Sassos

Apr 27, 2015
2 min

Stef's Perfect Salad Guide

If you have taken a look at my Instagram, it's no secret that I am a HUGE salad fan! Packed with vegetables and other delicious goodies, salads can be a nutritional powerhouse. I try to make one salad a day for myself to enjoy at either lunch or dinner; I find that salads really fill me up and keep me satisfied for the day. Everyone knows how to make a classic green salad, but I see salads as a blank slate for us to get super creative with. Salads can be a great option when g

Stefani Sassos

Apr 20, 2015
1 min

Seasonal Eating

Happy Monday everyone! I hope you are having a great start to your week. Today, I'm going to be focusing on seasonal eating. Basically, this means figuring out what foods are in season, and trying to build your meals around these nutritious foods. Foods that are in season are at their peak in flavor, nutritional value, and affordability! It's a total win-win. In-season foods are less expensive due to the relative abundance of these crops. Here is a quick cheat-sheet to show y

Stefani Sassos

Mar 23, 2015
2 min

How To Be Frugal At The Farmer's Market

Spring is finally here, and the warm weather is slowly starting to emerge. Before you know it, farmer's markets will soon return with fresh treats. I'm always willing to spend a little more on food that is fresher, healthier, and will last longer; however, I used to be very alarmed at how much money I would spend on my farmer's market hauls. Based on my experiences, here are five of my top tips on how not to go broke when shopping at the farmer's market or any local food stor

U.S. Dietary Guidelines: What You Need To Know

Stefani Sassos

Feb 23, 2015
2 min

U.S. Dietary Guidelines: What You Need To Know

The Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee came out with their report this year, in preparation for the Dietary Guidelines For Americans, 2015 to be released later this year. Much of the report is reinforcing the guidelines from 2010, but the committee is emphasizing a few important things. Based on the report, Americans are eating too much sugar, saturated fat and salt. This is increasing risk of chronic diseases in the US. Nutrients of concern that Americans aren't getting e