Your relationship with food is complicated — and when you throw cancer into the mix, it takes it to a different level.
One Google search tells you to cut out sugar, fruit and basically anything that tastes good — and another one implies that cancer is your fault. You can’t find a straight answer when it comes to oncology nutrition and you’re not just confused — you’re discouraged.
This is where I come in and tell you this: There’s a better way.
I don’t believe there’s a one-size-fits all way that nutrition fits into cancer risk reduction, treatment or survivorship. I don’t swear by a list of foods you absolutely must avoid or encourage my patients to follow restrictive diets. I don’t attach positive or negative associations to foods or impose rules on your eating habits.
I believe that with the proper guidance, achieving your personal cancer nutrition and health goals is not just possible — but simple and delicious. Eating healthfully to support wellness does not mean counting calories or cutting out all of your favorite foods.
It means learning how to incorporate them in proper balance.
We can work together to customize the right plan for you — no matter where you are in your relationship with food or cancer.
I’m Hillary Sachs — and I’m a Board Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition. I’ve dedicated My life to bringing non-restrictive cancer nutrition plans to individuals at every stage of their experience with cancer.
Meet Hillary Sachs, MS, RD, CSO, CDN
Founder, Board Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition
From a young age, I grew up cooking alongside my grandmother and mother, creating dishes that were both healthy and delicious. Two things stood out. First, I noticed an undeniable link between what we eat and our overall feeling of health and wellness. Second, I realized that delicious foods and nutritious foods are not mutually exclusive.
My cooking hobby evolved into a passion for nutrition as I pursued formal studies on the biochemistry and medicinal value of foods at Cornell University. Based on this knowledge and training, I devoted my career to helping others live life to their fullest potential through their food choices.
I completed my undergraduate education at Cornell University in Education and Nutritional Sciences. I went on to complete a master’s degree in Clinical Nutrition at New York University, a dietetic internship at the James J. Peters Bronx VA Medical Center, and board certification in oncology nutrition through the Commission on Dietetic Registration. My past roles have included Nutrition Manager at Northwell Health's Cancer Institute, a Professor of Nutrition at Hofstra University, and a regular speaker at nutrition conferences and health seminars.
I’ve counseled and educated hundreds of people at various stages of their cancer journeys on the impact their nutrition has on their treatment and overall wellbeing. I work one-on-one with patients post-diagnosis — as well as those looking to optimize their health to prevent cancer — to design and implement sustainable and actionable oncology nutrition plans.
