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ANTON NEWSPAPERS: Five Foods To Boost Eye Health

Stefani Sassos

Jun 14, 2018
2 min

ANTON NEWSPAPERS: Five Foods To Boost Eye Health

In my most recent article for Anton Newspapers, I highlight a few nutritious foods that can help boost eye health! These foods are great to incorporate into your diet on a regular basis. Here is a short excerpt from the article! Carrots may be the best known food for eye health, but other foods may be even more important when it comes to keeping your eyesight in tip-top shape. May is Healthy Vision Month, a time to raise awareness about eye health and preventing vision loss.

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

RETROFLEXIONS: Healthy Eating To Prevent Colon Cancer

Stefani Sassos

Apr 3, 2017
2 min

RETROFLEXIONS: Healthy Eating To Prevent Colon Cancer

As a Clinical Dietitian, I work with a variety of patients at the hospital battling different medical issues. Although nutrition plays a major role in the treatment of illness, I believe that it plays an even bigger role in the prevention of illness and disease. I love blogging and writing articles to share my nutrition knowledge, especially on topics focusing on prevention. My latest article for Retroflexions Medical Blog focuses on nutritional strategies to prevent colon ca

LONG ISLAND WEEKLY COLUMN: Secrets To Mastering Portion Control

Stefani Sassos

Mar 27, 2017
2 min

LONG ISLAND WEEKLY COLUMN: Secrets To Mastering Portion Control

"Everything in moderation!" This is every dietitian's favorite phrase. Moderate and balance is they key to optimizing your health. When it comes to weight management, moderation is translated into portion control. You should be able to enjoy your favorite foods, but in a moderate and sensible way. My most recent article for my Long Island Weekly Column talks all about my go-to secrets for mastering portion control. Below is a short excerpt from the article: In today’s world,

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

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

TKTW: How To Avoid Losing Your Summer Bod: Maintaining Healthy Habits Post-Bikini Season

Stefani Sassos

Nov 9, 2015
1 min

TKTW: How To Avoid Losing Your Summer Bod: Maintaining Healthy Habits Post-Bikini Season

You spent all of Spring and Summer working on that bikini body. You felt amazing sporting your toned physique around the beach and loved feeling confident in your bikini. Then Fall comes around… Countless workout guides, weight loss plans, and motivational quote stickies pile up with dust as the colder seasons approach. Your time at the gym is now replaced by waiting on line at Starbucks for a Pumpkin Spice Latté. After all of your hard work to get your body into peak shape,

TKTW: The Best Resources For Vegans/Vegetarians

Stefani Sassos

Oct 5, 2015
1 min

TKTW: The Best Resources For Vegans/Vegetarians

If you’re thinking of becoming a vegetarian, it’s hard to know where to start. You’ve likely heard about the health benefits of a vegan and vegetarian lifestyle, such as a reduced risk of heart disease, lower rates of some forms of cancer, reduced risk of developing type 2 diabetes, and a lower BMI (body mass index). But, where do you begin? Whether you are contemplating becoming a vegetarian or have started on your new vegan journey, there are countless documentaries, books,

Stefani Sassos

Aug 17, 2015
2 min

5 Tips For Navigating A Buffet

My family and I recently went on a lovely vacation in Florida. Coming from a Greek family, food is a BIG deal. We practically plan our entire vacation around when and where we are going to eat. See my beautiful family below :) One of my father's favorite restaurants in Florida is a upscale buffet that does a clambake several times a week. Although I'm not the biggest fan of buffet-style eating, we all are faced with this situation at one time or another. I used to go to buffe

Stefani Sassos

Jun 15, 2015
2 min

#MeatlessMondays Recipes!

Happy Monday Fit Friends! Welcome back to the blog. Today, I'm going to be talking about #MeatlessMondays! As you may already know, I am not a vegetarian. However, due to religious reasons, I eat vegetarian/vegan for a substantial part of the year (every Wednesday & Friday, periods of time leading up to holidays, etc). Nevertheless, my family and I have spent years experimenting with creative and unique meatless dishes! I think that #MeatlessMondays are not only a great way t

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

Stefani Sassos

Mar 20, 2015
2 min

Homemade Moroccan Quinoa Bowl Recipe

This is the recipe from my recent Instagram of my Homemade Moroccan Quinoa Bowl! Quinoa is a great staple and so easy to prepare. I like to make a big batch in the beginning of the week, and then get creative with toppings for my lunch or dinner. I always try to incorporate protein and vegetables into my quinoa bowl toppings. This dish is vegan (in this picture, I added a side of eggs, but that is totally optional!). Future post to come on meal prep! Ingredients: 3 cups quino

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

Roasted Rosemary Brussel Sprouts & Sweet Potato Recipe

Stefani Sassos

Dec 8, 2014
1 min

Roasted Rosemary Brussel Sprouts & Sweet Potato Recipe

Changing things up today on the blog with a delicious and nutritious recipe! Brussel sprouts are a type of cruciferous vegetable, known to contain important phytochemicals, vitamins, minerals and fiber that are important to your health. Research has shown that there is a link between cruciferous vegetable consumption and protection against cancer. Sweet potatoes contain antioxidants, anti-inflammatory nutrients, and nutrients that help regulate blood sugar. This is a great fa