#wellness

Back To Basics With The Mediterranean Diet

Stefani Sassos

Jul 11, 2016
2 min

Back To Basics With The Mediterranean Diet

Many of you may know that I am Greek Orthodox! I'm an active member of my church community, and I always strive to improve my relationship with God. I recently collaborated with my parish, and I will now be writing my own Health & Wellness column in the bimonthly Archangel Michael Church Newsletter The Trumpet. I'm sharing my first article with you all because it's relevant and very close to my cultural roots... it's all about the Mediterranean Diet! We all know about the Med

ELITE DAILY: 10 Reasons You Should Vent To Your Boyfriend, Not Your Friends

Stefani Sassos

May 9, 2016
2 min

ELITE DAILY: 10 Reasons You Should Vent To Your Boyfriend, Not Your Friends

For those of you who are new to the blog, welcome! You may have noticed that www.StefHealthTips.com recently got a makeover. I revamped the website to make it easier to navigate and to provide you all with the best experience possible when interacting with the Stef Health Tips® brand. In addition to my focus on health and nutrition, I am a big supporter of finding emotional peace in life. Relationships and dating can often times become a complete emotional whirlwind. As a con

Stefani Sassos

May 2, 2016
2 min

Chocolate Peanut Butter Gelato Recipe

Did someone say GELATO???? Oh, yes I did! I'm always on the look-out for the latest healthy and delicious recipes. Andddd my kitchen occasionally falls victim to my foodie experiments. Not only do I enjoy testing out new recipes, but I always aim for simplicity when it comes to cooking. If you follow Stef Health Tips on social media, you likely have seen my delicious Nice-Cream recipes. Nice-Cream is a simple and healthy alternative to regular ice-cream; take frozen banana sl

Support Pediatric Cancer Research & THON!

Stefani Sassos

Dec 7, 2015
2 min

Support Pediatric Cancer Research & THON!

In my undergraduate career at Penn State, I was very involved in my sorority, Sigma Alpha. After graduating, one of the biggest things I missed was my sorority's involvement in THON. THON is a student-run philanthropy committed to enhancing the lives of children and families impacted by childhood cancer. THON's mission is dedicated to finding a cure for pediatric cancer through ensuring funding for critical research, while providing emotional and financial support to THON fam

Stefani Sassos

Nov 5, 2015
2 min

Save A Life: The Truth About Smoking

I recently posted about this topic on the Stef Health Tips Facebook Page. I'm currently a dietetic intern pursuing a career as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. My clinical rotations (aka my experience working with patients in the hospital) these past few months have been incredible and extremely rewarding; the learning curve when you are actually doing what you love is unreal. In my dietetic internship, I see different patients every day. When you're a patient in the hosp

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,

ELITE DAILY: #FitFam 10 Fitness Gurus To Follow On Instagram For Major Motivation

Stefani Sassos

Sep 28, 2015
1 min

ELITE DAILY: #FitFam 10 Fitness Gurus To Follow On Instagram For Major Motivation

Who else has been loving Instagram lately?! I love exploring this amazing social media platform, and countless Instagram accounts are packed with motivational pictures and quotes. Fitness gurus have taken a liking to IG as well, posting inspiring pictures to get us off the couch and to the gym. I compiled my personal favorite fitness gurus to follow on IG for major motivation. Here is the official list! 1. Kayla Itsines 2. Tara Stiles 3. Chris And Heidi Powell 4. Tracy Anders

Minimal Ingredients: Why Less Is Better!

Stefani Sassos

Sep 10, 2015
2 min

Minimal Ingredients: Why Less Is Better!

Fall has returned! You're getting back to your routine workout, hectic job, and starting to deal with that busy schedule. In the perfect world, we all have time to meal prep, and don't need to buy food throughout the day. However, when your boss calls you in early for an important meeting, and you don't have time to pack lunch, you're forced to scramble. This happens time and time again; life sneaks up on us, and eating healthy becomes a hassle. Don't let your busy schedule t

CITY GIRL BITES: Best Healthy Date Spots in NYC

Stefani Sassos

Aug 26, 2015
1 min

CITY GIRL BITES: Best Healthy Date Spots in NYC

My boyfriend, Polydoros, and I are always looking for healthy date spots in the city. We spend so much time eating healthy, working out regularly, and leading a fit lifestyle, that it's a shame to throw it all away on date night. I've compiled our favorite date activities to do in NYC in my latest guest blog post for City Girl Bites! Hopefully you'll find something you like to take your boo out to ;) Read the full post here: http://citygirlbites.com/blog/archives/11828 What o

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

THE KEY TO WELLNESS: Work It - 6 Ways To Improve Body Confidence

Stefani Sassos

Aug 12, 2015
1 min

THE KEY TO WELLNESS: Work It - 6 Ways To Improve Body Confidence

Here’s a secret: everyone has hang-ups about their body. Body confidence is more than just trying to appear confident to others; this is about your attitude towards your body, and the way you perceive yourself. Your feelings about your body shape, your sense of control of your body, and your opinion of your personal appearance all contribute to body confidence. Take a second right now to think about the role of body confidence in your life. Would you consider yourself very co

KevinMD.com & The Reality Of Emergency Care Costs

Stefani Sassos

Aug 3, 2015
1 min

KevinMD.com & The Reality Of Emergency Care Costs

I'm taking a more serious note this week with a powerful article posted on KevinMD.com. Dr. Kevin Pho is a board-certified internal medicine physician, and is a huge voice on social media for physicians. His articles provide a relevant, interesting, and fascinating perspective from hardworking physicians across the country. Getting sick is expensive. Getting hurt is expensive. Life is expensive. In this article, Emergency Physician Dr. Whitecoat details an issue regarding a $

POISE & PURPOSE: 9 Tips For Traveling Fit And In Style

Stefani Sassos

Jul 28, 2015
1 min

POISE & PURPOSE: 9 Tips For Traveling Fit And In Style

Traveling... who doesn't love exploring and experiencing different parts of this beautiful world! But those exciting nights out and delicious dinners don't have to derail your healthy efforts. Not only do I advocate keeping up with your healthy habits while on vacation, but I also think feeling good has a lot to do with looking good! I combined my love for nutrition and beauty in my latest article, 9 Tips For Traveling Fit And In Style! This article has relevant, fun, and use

Stefani Sassos

Jul 21, 2015
1 min

ELITE DAILY: How General Mills Is Shedding Light On 'Dietainment' In A Good Way

“Are you ready for bikini season?” “Celebrity secrets to a hot body.” “Get skinny in just one week.” “Ten miracle foods that really work.” “In every situation, somebody will judge you on the way you look.” These are all phrases from General Mills latest ad campaign, which features young girls reading common diet messages in the media. The company coined the phrase “dietainment,” which is “unhealthy diet messages disguised as entertainment.” This campaign and petition comes as

ELITE DAILY: Smart Is The New Sexy: 40 Ways To Keep Your Brain In Shape

Stefani Sassos

Jun 30, 2015
1 min

ELITE DAILY: Smart Is The New Sexy: 40 Ways To Keep Your Brain In Shape

June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month. As promised, here is my follow-up article to the Alzheimer's research post! Your brain is your most powerful muscle. In my latest Elite Daily article, I highlighted 40 small changes you can make in your daily routine to keep your brain in shape. Read the article here: http://elitedaily.com/life/ways-keep-brain-in-shape/1084459/ Xoxo, Stefani *This article was originally published on Elite Daily. #brain #research #elitedaily #well

ELITE DAILY: How Lauren Conrad Is Paving The Way For An Anti- Body Shaming Movement

Stefani Sassos

Jun 3, 2015
1 min

ELITE DAILY: How Lauren Conrad Is Paving The Way For An Anti- Body Shaming Movement

Celebrity Lauren Conrad made a major announcement yesterday that her website will be banning body-shaming words. I covered this story in my latest Elite Daily article. This article is one of my favorite I have written thus far; it is definitely worth a read! Read the article here: http://elitedaily.com/women/beauty/lauren-conrad-paving-way-anti-body-shaming-movement/1051773/ Xoxo, Stefani *This article was originally published on Elite Daily. #elitedaily #bodyimage #wellness

ELITE DAILY: Base Tans Don't Work: 18 Tanning Myths Debunked

Stefani Sassos

May 7, 2015
1 min

ELITE DAILY: Base Tans Don't Work: 18 Tanning Myths Debunked

May is Melanoma Awareness Month, a movement dedicated to raising awareness of melanoma and other forms of skin cancer. May is also, coincidentally, the start of beach season. We all want to lay out in the sun and get tan for Memorial Day Weekend. But, what is the cost of your sun-kissed glow? I compiled 18 tanning myths in my latest Elite Daily article that you should know about, and tips on how to avoid damaging your skin! Read the article here: http://elitedaily.com/life/ta

ELITE DAILY: 7 Ways You Can Be More Environmentally Conscious This Earth Day

Stefani Sassos

Apr 23, 2015
1 min

ELITE DAILY: 7 Ways You Can Be More Environmentally Conscious This Earth Day

April 22nd is Earth Day! On this wonderful day, take a moment to make some small changes to benefit our earth. Our world greatly influences our health, and our health can seriously influence our world. Read my latest Elite Daily article on 7 simple ways to be more environmentally conscious on this Earth Day, and in your normal routine. http://elitedaily.com/life/8-ways-unleash-inner-earth-child-earth-day/1007875/ Xoxo, Stefani #wellness #hydration #environment #health

ELITE DAILY: 5 Ways Focusing On My Needs Helped Me Find The Love Of My Life

Stefani Sassos

Apr 6, 2015
1 min

ELITE DAILY: 5 Ways Focusing On My Needs Helped Me Find The Love Of My Life

If you are new to the blog, welcome! I am changing it up this week with a dating article I wrote for Elite Daily. Emotional health is just as important as physical health in my opinion. Hopefully, this article will help you reprioritize and focus on your personal needs. How can you work on yourself and simultaneously open your heart up to the world? Read the full article: http://elitedaily.com/dating/5-ways-focusing-needs-helped-find-love-life/984157/ Over 5K shares on this a

ELITE DAILY: 7 Ways Drinking Green Tea Is Healthy For Your Mind, Body And Soul

Stefani Sassos

Apr 2, 2015
1 min

ELITE DAILY: 7 Ways Drinking Green Tea Is Healthy For Your Mind, Body And Soul

My latest Elite Daily article features health and wellness benefits of drinking green tea! I'm not a fan of coffee, so I'm constantly drinking tea. Green tea is one of my favorites, and has a slew of benefits! Read about it here, and try incorporating green tea into your daily routine. http://elitedaily.com/life/7-ways-drinking-green-tea-healthy-mind-body-soul/984386/ Over 12K shares on this article, thank you for your support! Xoxo, Stefani *This article was originally publi