Nutritionist Testimonials
"Stefanie Sacks is a tour de force. She is the Lance Armstrong of culinary nutrition. A dynamic powerhouse at the top of her game who is committed to her clients, committed to her mission, and committed to the natural foods movement. Stefanie has worked with many of my patients in an individualized and application-specific manner. I may tell them what to do, but she shows them what to do! Her work calls to mind the quote by Ben Franklin “Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” Stefanie is a fabulous teacher who involves her clients in the day-to-day process of redefining their relationship with food. Her work is transformative. "
Mary Beth Augustine, R.D., CDN -
Senior Integrative Medicine Nutritionist, Beth Israel Center for Health & Healing
Director & Owner of The Natural Nutritionist, PLLC
"In a world of dietary confusion and culinary pretension, I have never come across such a finely-polished gem as Stefanie Bryn Sacks. Her unique combination of Ivy-League academic education in nutrition and the master's touch as a fully trained chef can draw anyone into health and wellness. She is a rare resource to be treasured."
James N. Dillard, MD -
Medical Director, Rosenthal Center for Complementary & Alternative Medicine
Author of "The Chronic Pain Solution" PBS Special "Chronic Pain Relief"
"Stefanie's profound wisdom comes from years of walking the walk and talking
the talk. Her ability to truly listen to her clients needs and provide practical everyday advice creates powerful results for the people she works with. Whether you're ready for a total food lifestyle change or just want to include a few new and healthy options into your routine, Stefanie's guidance will help you meet your goals with ease."
Kris Carr - Filmmaker, Author, Activis, Founder of Crazy Sexy Life
"Stefanie is a fine culinary nutritionist and teacher. I'm very proud of
her, as she is a graduate of the Natural Gourmet Institute and has gone on
to continue her education and enhance her knowledge. She is helping many
people with her work; I know she will continue to do so and thereby spread
health and wellbeing all around her."
Annemarie Colbin, Ph.D. - Founder and CEO, The Natural Gourmet Institute
"Stefanie is my principal culinary – nutrition partner. I have the opportunity to work with hundreds of food, nutrition and culinary professionals nationwide to develop meaningful educational programs that make a difference in American’s food lives. Stefanie is my number one choice for ideation, program development, program implementation and program partnering to meet this need. She speaks the same food language as I, shares a similar vision and understands completely how to express the art of getting flavorful and nourishing food to the plate. This rare combination of nutrition expertise and culinary prowess makes Stefanie priceless in my work."
Amanda Archibald - Field to Plate, LLC
"I've always said my husband "never met a quack he didn't like." So when he told me he'd found this culinary nutritionist, Stefanie, I shrugged and wondered how much she was going to cost him. How wrong I was! Not only did I feel instant chemistry with Stefanie, but I'm now among her biggest fans. Within a very short time she pinpointed the cause of my gastric distress. And she "managed" my difficult hubby very well—even had him happily food shopping and cooking her very delicious, nutritious recipes as he sailed into fewer stomach problems... While enormously fun to be with, Stefanie takes her food and nutrition seriously. If you asked me what I wish she'd change about her practice, I can't think of a thing."
Harriett Levin Balkind - Founder & Director of Secrets No One Ever Told You
"Stefanie Sacks is passionate and idealistic about our ability to eat beautiful food and be healthy. Her talents are multifaceted as she unlocks the mystery of a patient's prescribed diet; squires the client through the food store; and patiently teaches him or her how to prepare wonderful meals. Her credentials are impeccable."
Laurie Cowan - Researcher, The Hoffman Center
Ronald L. Hoffman, MD - Medical Director
"Stefanie's dedicated commitment to a simplistic and practical approach to
diet and disease helps ease the pain of the sick while reassuring them of
proper nutrition."
Lew Perlman - Client
"As a doctor, I make many dietary recommendations to my clients. In order for them to truly understand the changes they need to make and how to do so, I refer them to Stefanie for her culinary nutrition expertise. She offers a cutting edge program that helps my patients transition to a healthier food lifestyle.
Stefanie’s personal and professional experiences have given her the tools to truly help others. I have met very few people who are as passionate as she."
Frank Lipman, M.D. - Founder, Eleven Eleven Wellness Center, NYC
"For many reasons, food slowly became the enemy and I hated the kitchen. The cooking classes with Stefanie reawakened my love for food and cooking . I am now back to thinking what can I cook. I've gotten ideas just from watching her and I really do want to work toward redoing favorite recipes and making a family cook book—I want to take recipes from my Great Grandmother and make them healthier for the family . Stefanie has given me the hope that eating healthfully can be achieved."
Lynne Strong - Client