Heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids are an important part of a healthy diet. In my most recent article for Anton Newspapers, I talk about incorporating Omega-3s into every meal. These simple tips and tricks can start you on the right path to living a heart-healthy life. Have you heard of omega-3 fatty acids? These are essential fats that we must get from food; the human body cannot make this particular type of fatty acid. Omega-3s play a special role in cell membranes, hormone

Hi friends! Back with my Dietitian Q&A series; this is a series of blog posts where I give you the skinny on a few nutrition hot-topics. Today's post is about pH water- a topic I have received many questions about. Here is my take on it: What is pH? You probably remember learning about pH back in your high school science classes! pH measures how acidic or alkaline something is using a scale of 0 to 14 (0 being the most acidic, 7 neutral, and 14 the most alkaline). Believe it

My most recent article for Anton Newspapers and Long Island Weekly focuses on the Low-FODMAP diet. This is a very intricate diet that I use with my IBS clients. Below is a short excerpt from the article: Do you frequently develop abdominal pain or discomfort after eating? Has it ever been to the point that it affects your daily life and responsibilities? Your nutrition and lifestyle habits play a role in your gastrointestinal health and symptoms. The Low-FODMAP diet is becomi

Memorial Day is right around the corner! I've compiled 20 of my go-to Memorial Day Barbecue tips in my latest article for Anton Newspapers/Long Island Weekly. Below is a short excerpt from the article. Be sure to check out my column Choosing Health, available every month in all Anton Newspapers and on Long Island Weekly website! Encourage Smaller Portions 1. Be sensible about serving sizes. Instead of grilling extra large burgers, cook smaller burgers to promote portion contr

I've recently received a lot of questions regarding Pink Himalayan Salt and its proposed health benefits. I myself use both kosher salt and/or Pink Himalayan Salt in my cooking, but for particular flavor reasons. Below are a few common questions and my answers regarding the Pink Himalayan Salt trend! What's the difference between Pink Himalayan salt and table salt? For starters, Pink Himalayan salt has a beautiful color that can add a vibrant twist to your classic dish. Chemi

Who doesn't love a delicious pesto recipe? I had the day off last week and was craving a delicious, fresh, homemade pesto sauce. I stopped at the local market to pick up some fresh basil and got right to cooking! As I browsed my fridge and pantry, I realized that I had forgotten to buy pine nuts at the grocery store. Instead, I had a huge bag of walnuts in the pantry. I swapped out pine nuts for walnuts in this recipe, which ended up working out perfectly. A few simple househ

It's the most wonderful time of the year! I absolutely love the joy that comes with the holiday season. Christmas presents, family memories, and snowy nights are some of my favorite parts of this year :) With the holiday season in full swing, I have seriously been craving some delicious hot chocolate! Who doesn't love snuggling up by the fire with a glass of warm hot cocoa during the holidays?! We used to buy these hot chocolate packets when I was a kid; they were full of sug

I recently went live on Facebook to talk about a special weight loss topic... INTEGRITY We hope to practice integrity in our everyday life. We're honest with our family, loyal to our partner and friends, and genuine in our career. We give our full integrity and honor our word constantly to others, but are you fully honoring your word when it comes to you and your health? Watch this short Facebook Live Video to learn more about my perspective on integrity and pushing through o

Breakfast, the most important meal of the day! Seriously though, I'm all about starting anything with intention and purpose. Breakfast is your first opportunity of the day to start things off on a healthy-note. By intentionally planning a healthy, well-rounded breakfast, I naturally feel like I've done something good to nourish my body. Here are a few tricks for putting together the perfect breakfast meal: Start Your Day The Whole Grain Way Many breakfast foods such as cereal

The holidays are right around the corner! Every store is now filled with Christmas decor and festive items for the holiday season, and it's not even Thanksgiving yet! This time of year brings countless parties, buffets, events, and so forth. I always like to gear up my clients for the holidays with foolproof tips and tricks. My latest article for the Archangel Michael Trumpet Newsletter features strategies to help you eat healthy at upcoming holiday parties. You can access th

It's that time of year again! The colder months are upon us and the leaves are changing color. October is a month filled with spooky themes and candy treats! You can't even walk through a drug store without being bombarded with aisles of Halloween candy and decorations. My latest article for Anton Newspapers gives you a few tips for navigating this upcoming Halloween. Even as adults, occasions such as this can make your healthy choices seem a bit more difficult. Below is an

A lot of times, we expect everyone in the world to already know what we know. As a Registered Dietitian, I have a plethora of knowledge when it comes to food and its interactions with the body. I've studied these interactions and processes for the past several years. As an "expert" in my profession, I likely know more than the majority of the general population about the foods we eat. However, there are some things that I have just assumed most people know. One of them is wha

Motivation... Willpower... Confidence... I recently posted this photo to my Instagram page. Once in a while, I like to post a quote or photo with an inspirational message. This quote really stuck out to me: "Old ways won't open new doors." I've learned this lesson time and time again in my life. Not only has this concept played a huge role in my personal fitness and nutrition habits, but it has also proved true in my personal life. We all have challenges in our life; however

All those self-proclaimed snackers, put yo hands in the air!! Fear not, I got you covered ;) Snacking, nibbling, munching... whatever you want to call it, who doesn't love a good snack?! Although snacks have the power to seriously enhance your nutritional intake, they also have the ability to destroy it! WAH WAH :( Snacks can be veryyyy sneaky. All is seemingly well and good, until you start snacking all day long to the point where it becomes a habit. Snacking can oftentimes

Happy Labor Day loves! Hope you all had an exciting and relaxing weekend. As you may already know, I do a LOT of writing. From my work with Elite Daily to freelancing, writing about health and wellness is a huge passion of mine. I recently collaborated with my church to start writing a monthly column in their newsletter! Since our church has a 5K coming up in October, I thought what better topic to write about than preparing for your first 5K. There are so many opportunities

August is back-to-school time for all of you college students! I loved my undergraduate years, and I learned a lot about my health while in college. During my freshman year, I made a ton of friends and focused a lot building my new social life at school. I joined various organizations on campus and enjoyed my newfound independence. It took a while for me to balance school, friends, and my health. I got into a healthy routine and made a commitment to bettering my mind, body, a

Have you seen my most recent YouTube video?! Many of you have been requesting this video, and I delivered! I've posted several pictures of my avocado rose on my social media pages. This is something that is much easier to learn via demonstration as opposed to written instructions. I figured a video would be more useful for you all, as opposed to a simple blog post. In this video, I go through every step of making an avocado rose. I also explain how this can be done on differe

Hi loves! Happy Monday and welcome back to the blog. Today, I'm talking about a topic just for my nutrition gurus... tips on being a dietetic intern! If you are reading this post, you are likely either interested in becoming a dietetic intern or are preparing to begin your dietetic internship. If you are not sure what a dietetic internship is, you can read more about it here. I recently finished my dietetic internship at Long Island University, and I am very excited to say I

Who doesn't love a simple and nutritious salad?! I recently whipped together this delicious Summer Kale & Quinoa Salad for friends during Memorial Day Weekend. The flavors in this salad are bright and refreshing, and they make for the perfect side dish at your summer dinner party or barbecue. Kale is a dark leafy green vegetable that actually hails from the cabbage family. Some nutritional highlights about kale include: 1 cup raw has only 33 calories Naturally low in fat, cho

Hi loves! Welcome back to the blog. Today, I'm sharing my personal experience on starting my own blog and brand. Ever since I started this blog in 2014, I have been amazed at the fulfillment that Stef Health Tips® has given me. More importantly, I'm very humbled by the positive impact it has had on all of you! There have been ups and downs, failures and successes, and lots of amazing moments with this blog. Not only have I enhanced my personal knowledge of health and nutritio