the no B.S. roadmap to healthier choices

BY CULINARY NUTRITIONIST STEFANIE SACKSMS, CNS, CDN

Image of Stephanie holding a freshly cooked dish

FROM THE AUTHOR OF
What The Fork Are You Eating?

Credible, accessible, digestible and actionable food solutions to be lived, savored, and shared

Letter from the FounderSTEFANIE SACKSMS, CNS, CDN

Stephanie organiszing vegetables

Welcome to WTFork — the no B.S. roadmap to healthier choices, inspired by my book What The Fork Are You Eating?

Having listened to your needs, we’ve created this unique roadmap—the 3R’s—that connects you to food, nutrition, and cooking in a way that is clear, approachable, and deeply personal. Wherever you are on your journey — whether you’re just starting out or looking to go deeper — you deserve a compassionate, intelligent path toward feeling and being your healthiest. Isn’t that what we’re all seeking?

My own journey started back in the 1980s, when I was sick and tired of being sick and tired—and doctors kept offering only more drugs. While my friends were sipping Coke through Twizzler straws, I was reading ingredient labels and asking where my chicken came from. It wasn’t trendy then. In fact, it made me the “food freak.” But changing what and how I ate changed everything. It gave me my health back when no one else had answers.

Eventually, I was diagnosed with Sjögren’s Syndrome—an autoimmune disease—along with a rare but manageable kidney condition. Chronic illness has shaped my life, but so has the decision to turn pain into purpose. It’s the reason I do this work and the heartbeat behind WTFork.

Here, we meet you exactly where you are. We explore your relationship with food. We find what works for you. And we empower you to take charge of your wellbeing in a way that lasts. I am living proof that nourishing choices matter—and while I have the degrees to back this up, my greatest teachers have been my clients, students, readers, and my two children.

I’m honored to be your guide. Let’s learn, grow, and thrive—together.

With love + nourishment,
Stefanie

P.S. You can learn more about my story written in a slam poem entitled Onion

The WTFork Family

Stefanie Sacks MS, CNS, CDN

FOUNDER + CEO

Stefanie Sacks, MS, CNS, CDN is a nationally recognized Culinary Nutritionist, author, educator, speaker, and consultant with over 30 years of experience at the intersection of food, functional nutrition, and healing. Her book, What the Fork Are You Eating?, is a practical guide for anyone seeking to take control of their health and navigate food choice with clarity and confidence. WTFork.com has been inspired by her book.

Stefanie holds a Master of Science in Nutrition from Teachers College, Columbia University, is a Certified Nutrition Specialist®, a Board-Certified Dietitian Nutritionist, and a graduate of the Chef’s Training Program at the Natural Gourmet Institute for Health and Culinary Arts. Her academic and professional credentials are grounded in a deeply personal journey of recovery from Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), chronic illness, and disordered eating—experiences that profoundly inform her approach to nourishment and healing.

In addition to working with a wide range of conditions, Stefanie has pioneered hands-on, trauma-informed culinary nutrition experiences that educate, empower, and transform. Her work bridges the gap between science and the kitchen, offering sustainable solutions for individuals, families, and communities.

She has collaborated with some of the nation’s top integrative and functional medicine practitioners and has advised cultural icons such as Jean-Georges Vongerichten. She has also worked alongside organizations like Teachers College, Columbia University, the Environmental Working Group, and Luv Michael/US Autism Homes. In 2022, she authored The Health Benefits of a Plant-Forward Diet for the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health. A seasoned media contributor, Stefanie has appeared across broadcast, radio, print, and digital outlets, known for her grounded wisdom, science-backed guidance, and signature sense of humor.

An inductee of Les Dames d’Escoffier, Stefanie also serves on the advisory board of A Greener World and is a member of both the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the American Nutrition Association. She is also an expert contributor to the Center for Nutritional Psychology.

She lives on the East End of Long Island with her husband, two sons, and rescue pup Faith. She relishes time with her boys, cooking with fRamily, open water swimming, hiking, reading and writing. You can read Stefanie's story here.

Andrea Sanders MFA

CREATIVE DIRECTOR

Andrea is an experienced creative leader, adept at spearheading inspiring visual campaigns and customer communications. As Senior Vice President and Creative Director for Americana Manhasset, she was responsible for building the premier shopping destination's brand from 1991 to 2022 via globally recognized multi-channel storytelling. She has a proven history of team development and management, directing marketing and social media teams, graphic designers, photographers/videographers, digital/web developers, and copywriters. In her role  at Americana she had a proven track record of developing long-term relationships with luxury brand leaders, real estate groups, charitable organizations, creative partners and media. Her expertise extends to marketing and PR, and her refined aesthetic sensibility and communication prowess are evident in every aspect of her work. Recently Andrea has been working as a creative and brand consultant for businesses and individuals. 

Rachel Frank MS

CONTENT & SERVICES MANAGER

Rachel Frank has an extensive background in creating and managing content to promote health and wellness education, successfully building awareness among individuals and organizations. In her 15+ years in dining services, she developed comprehensive health, wellness and sustainability initiatives utilizing her experience in marketing, writing, and design, all the while studying food and its connection to healing. 

Rachel’s early career was spent in graphic design and editorial content-creation for a variety of industries, from luxury fashion to global print —until she realized her true passion for nutrition. She holds a Master of Science in Nutrition from SUNY Stony Brook School of Medicine and a BA in Communications and Marketing from Hofstra University. Rachel lives on Long Island with her husband, their three children, and their dog. When she isn’t whipping up plant-based creations, you can find her out for a run, on the yoga mat, or curled up with a good book.

Made By Sea

BRANDING & WEBSITE

Made By Sea is a creative agency based between New York and Portugal. At the convergence of design, production and technology, their work supports value-driven brands in expression of authenticity. Made By Sea has worked alongside Stefanie for almost a decade, on multiple projects. With WTFork, they worked from the initial naming and brand development, creative direction, and all the way through to print and digital application, most substantially on the WTFork digital platform. 

Slam! Media Group

CONTENT PRODUCTION

SLAM! Media Group is a full-service content studio and production company delivering powerful storytelling and immersive experiences for brands, organizations, and audiences worldwide. With a diverse roster of top-tier production professionals, SLAM! specializes in brand films, corporate documentaries, multi-camera capture, live-casts, web series, podcasts, and event A/V. Whether you’re a Fortune 500 company or a mission-driven non-profit, we create the media that moves your audience and amplifies your message.

Founded by award-winning writer, creative producer, and director Glen Hoffman, SLAM! brings over two decades of cross-disciplinary production expertise across television, advertising, digital and social marketing, music, and live events. Glen’s career includes collaborations with global brands such as Canon, Samsung, Tag Heuer, Absolut, Microsoft, Sony, and Hanes, and directing or producing for icons like Billy Joel, Tony Bennett, Idina Menzel, Stephen Sondheim, Ozzy Osbourne, Michael Jordan, Donna Karan, and Chef Daniel Boulud. His network credits span A&E, ID, History Channel, and Food Network.

As SLAM!’s creative force, Glen blends executive-level production oversight, docu-style and narrative directing, sharp creative development, and versatile writing—from B2B communications to Broadway-style lyrics. A published songwriter, DJ, and music supervisor, he approaches every project with a rare mix of strategic insight, creative vision, and hands-on craft.

At SLAM! Media Group, the mission is simple: deliver bold, engaging, and unforgettable content that connects.