Sara Siskind - Nutritionist

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Sara Siskind - Nutritionist

Nutritionist specializing in healthy habits and clean eating, teaching people to live optimally.

Certified Nutritional Health Counselor & Culinary Chef Sara Siskind offers cooking classes, detox programs, one-on-one counseling & nutrition services for adults, families and kids of all ages.

10/15/2025

Creamy Pistachio Wedge Salad 🥬💚

Crispy, creamy, and absolutely delicious. This salad is powered by crunchy Setton Farms Raw Pistachio Kernels! I loved creating this recipe for the pistachios add the perfect crunch, protein, and flavor to every bite.

✨ Save this for your next refreshing, protein-packed meal!

Ingredients
1 head iceberg lettuce
3 radishes, thinly sliced
½ cup Setton Farms Raw Pistachio Kernels
Salt and pepper to taste
Dressing
3 tbsp minced shallot
1 tbsp + 2 tsp white wine vinegar
¾ cup Setton Farms Raw Pistachio Kernels, chopped
⅓ cup mayonnaise
⅓ cup sour cream
3 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp lemon zest
1 ¼ tsp lemon juice
1 ½ tsp minced tarragon
3 tsp minced chives
3 tsp minced parsley
Salt and pepper to taste
To make:
1️⃣ Combine shallot, vinegar, and salt; let sit 10 min.
2️⃣ Whisk in zest, lemon juice, mayo, olive oil, and sour cream until smooth. Stir in herbs and chopped pistachios.
3️⃣ Arrange iceberg wedges on a platter, spoon dressing over top, and garnish with radishes, pistachios, salt, and pepper.

Crunchy, creamy perfection! 💚

09/25/2025

Snack duty doesn’t have to mean bags of chips and sugary treats.

The varsity tennis team proves it—their top request is fresh fruit and all-natural snacks straight from nature.

Their favorite? pistachios.

These naturally seasoned pistachios deliver:
• Plant-based protein to keep muscles fueled
• Heart-healthy fats for long-lasting energy
• Fiber to help them stay satisfied—without the sugar crash

It’s the perfect match-day snack that powers the girls to perform their best on and off the court.

Next time you’re the “snack mom,” think beyond the junk. Nature already packed the best energy bites for you!

01/27/2025

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09/04/2024

Let me explain…

Walking, especially fast walking, is the simplest and most accessible exercise. It burns calories, boosts metabolism and improves mental health.

Sleep sets the tone for your day. Poor sleep impacts decision-making, cravings, hunger, and activity levels. Aim for 8 hours.

You wake up naturally dehydrated, so it’s crucial to hydrate properly in the morning before breakfast, especially before coffee. This helps improve decision-making about food, as thirst is often mistaken for hunger.

Morning sunlight boosts mood and regulates your circadian rhythm, leading to better sleep. When your mood and sleep are well-managed, your overall life improves. Aim for 10-15 minutes of sunlight in your eyes each morning.

Aim for 30-50 grams of protein per meal to stay satisfied and curb hunger. Remember, a fit body is 80% nutrition and 20% exercise. Focus on nutrient-dense foods to change your body composition, and strive to get 90% of your food from real foods found in nature.

The best investment in your body is building muscle mass and strength. This boosts metabolism, enhances your health, and helps you lose fat while building muscle. It also reduces the risk of injuries as you age. Aim for 3-5 resistance training sessions per week.

⭐️⭐️I would add to eliminate any toxins like alcohol and drugs. They disturb sleep, impaired your decision making, lowers your metabolism and disrupts muscle building.

DM me if you’re interesting in improving your health and need accountability! I make it easy and fun to feel and look your best.

04/02/2024

If not now, when?

03/20/2024

🥬 🌸 It’s spring and now is the time to lighten up your load and enjoy the fresh foods in season.

🥗 This salad has it all. Made of cabbage, fennel, fresh herbs, celery, apple and pistachios for the perfect crunch. Leftovers are even better!

Full of nutrients- Your body will thank you!

🥗 High in fiber, aiding digestion and promoting gut health.
🥗 Rich in vitamins C and K, supporting immune function and bone health.
🥗 Low in calories but high in fiber, promoting satiety and aiding digestion.
🥗Excellent source of vitamin C, boosting immunity and collagen production.
🥗 Good source of healthy fats,
and plant-based protein- pistachios are a complete protein containing 9 essential amino acids!

If you’re eager for the recipe, just drop a “greens” in the comments below!

10/30/2023

Set yourself up for success with a healthy alternative to processed, artificial candies that may fill your house on Halloween.

These delicious Pistachio Power Balls made with pistachios are easy to make, require no baking and satisfies your sweet tooth while providing you with energy, healthy fats, protein and fiber!

These yummy pistachio balls do not leave you with a sugar rush and crash. They actually stabilize your blood sugar and give you sustainable energy.

For full recipe check out my blog. The link is in my bio.

09/02/2023

If you’re over 40, chances are, you’ve experienced some of these:
Gaining body fat but not sure why
* Feeling achey
* Bloating
* Brain Fog
* Lack of energy
* Mood swings
* Mid-day crashes
* Sleeping issues
This might be why….
You’re body is changing.
Things like what you eat and how you exercise don’t work for you like they used to.
Here’s a fun fact…
You don’t have to go through it alone.
Right now, my Grow& Glow Community Registration is open.
But only for 5 more days and then we shut down again.
Now is the best time to join….

Here’s why -
Summer is over, it’s time to get back on track
The holidays are coming
You’re tired of feeling achey and tired
You want to learn about new ways nutrition, fitness, sleep and recovery can better your life
You’re ready to start glowing again

Join Grow & Glow in September and in addition to all of the value you’ll get each month, you’ll also receive:
* Nutrition Assessment
* 1-Hour Private Coaching Session
* Fall Shopping list and recipes

Click the link in my bio for even more information and to sign up.
Registration closes on 9/5 so don’t wait… our first Zoom is 9/6 with Business Coach and Life Hacker - Hayley Foster - who will talk about finding purpose and optimizing your life.

05/22/2023

Do you need an at home health coach?

One of the many things I offer my clients is to come to your home and coach you.

I spent a few hours today with a client in the city talking about what she should have in her pantry, different healthy snacks to grab during busy days, and healthy, delicious meals she can cook for her and her family to enjoy together.

We came up with her shopping list, weekly menu, and small habits she can start this week to lead to a more healthy lifestyle.

During sessions like this, we can also talk through goals and set up an accountability tracker so we are seeing your progress and keeping you on track each week.

Sometimes kicking off a healthy lifestyle just takes having someone there to guide, educate, support and encourage you along the way.

Looking for a coach? I've got you.

05/16/2023

Would you rather - Avocado or Spinach?

There are so many benefits to eating both of these. I try to get my clients to incorporate both of these superfoods into their week on multiple days due to all of the incredible benefits you get from each.

Benefits of Avocado:
1. High in Healthy Fats: Avocados are a great source of heart-healthy monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats, which can help lower cholesterol levels.
2. Rich in Nutrients: Avocados are loaded with vitamins and minerals, including vitamins C, E, K, and B6, folate, potassium, and fiber.
3. May Help Improve Heart Health: The healthy fats in avocados, combined with their high potassium content, may help lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart disease.
4. May Help with Weight Management: The high fiber and healthy fat content of avocados can help promote satiety and prevent overeating, making them a great addition to a weight management plan.
5. Anti-Inflammatory Properties: The phytonutrients in avocados, such as carotenoids and flavonoids, have anti-inflammatory properties that may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases.

Benefits of Spinach:
1. Rich in Nutrients: Spinach is loaded with vitamins and minerals, including vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin C, folate, iron, and calcium.
2. Good for Eye Health: The high levels of antioxidants, including lutein and zeaxanthin, in spinach can help protect against age-related macular degeneration and other eye diseases.
3. Promotes Digestive Health: Spinach is high in fiber, which can help promote healthy digestion and prevent constipation.
4. May Help Lower Blood Pressure: The nitrates in spinach have been shown to help lower blood pressure levels.
5. Anti-Inflammatory Properties: The flavonoids and carotenoids in spinach have anti-inflammatory properties that may help reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as cancer, heart disease, and diabetes.

Both avocado and spinach offer unique health benefits to fuel your body, which is your favorite?

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Sara Siskind - Hands on Healthy

Welcome to Hands on Healthy, founded by Certified Nutritional Health Counselor Sara Siskind. While Hands on Healthy is specifically known for hosting cooking classes customized towards families, adults, teens and children, they also create nutrition plans, detox programs, and host a variety of events for the local community.

Sara Siskind has dedicated her life and career to educating clients on making the right lifestyle choices in order to look and feel their best every day. She believes that your everyday food and lifestyle choices affect your overall health, both in the present and future. Sara translates the complexity of integrated nutrition into usable tools with easy-to-cook recipes that appeal to the entire family.

Sara counsels privately to offer highly customized health and nutrition plans for her clients. She also works with parents on shopping and cooking smarter to create healthier homes. In addition, she teaches cooking classes at all levels with her signature “toss it in” approach. Sara’s expertise is regularly sought after by corporate and non-profit clients alike where she is a brand ambassador and regular public speaker.

Sara holds a BBA from the George Washington University. She has also studied at The Natural Gourmet Institute in New York City where she advanced her knowledge in cooking healthy, plant based-dishes. Sara resides in Long Island with her four children, along with her professional practice.