Cynthia Speaks About Dairy:
Humans do not need cow’s milk. The human body requires nutrients that happen to be found in cow’s milk; but those same nutrients are also found in whole, plant-based foods, and can be adequately obtained from plants at any stage of the life cycle. Teaching Americans how to obtain key nutrients from plant-based foods rather than dairy has the potential to improve health and lower disease risk. Numerous studies show that a plant-based diet is associated with reductions in body mass index, blood glucose levels, death from heart disease, and total cancer incidence. In addition, cow’s milk is one of the top eight allergens, and 65% of the human population suffers from lactose intolerance. We must stop positioning dairy as an essential or necessary food group. Doing so perpetuates misinformation, and can interfere with fostering eating habits that improve public health.
Cynthia’s Bio:
Cynthia Sass is a plant-based performance nutritionist with master’s degrees in both nutrition science and public health. One of the first registered dietitians to become a Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics, she has consulted for five professional sports teams in the NBA, NHL, and MLB. In her private practice Sass counsels a wide range of clients. She has worked one-on-one with Oscar, Grammy, and Emmy winners, and professional athletes in numerous sports.
A three-time New York Times best selling author, Sass is also a frequent writer, plant-based recipe developer, and media guest. She has appeared on numerous national TV shows, including The Today Show, Good Morning America, CBS This Morning, The Rachael Ray Show, The Martha Stewart Show, The Dr. Oz. Show, Nightline, and many others. She has also conducted over 3,000 print, radio, and podcast interviews, and has been an invited speaker at corporations, health professional association conferences, and community organizations across the country.
Sass is summa cum laude graduate of Syracuse University where she earned a bachelor’s degree in dietetics and a master’s degree in nutrition science. She completed a second master’s degree in public health at the University of South Florida with a focus on community and family health education.
Sass also has formal training in plant-based organic culinary arts and mindfulness meditation. She owns Sass Consulting Services, Inc. based in Los Angeles, and specializes in sports and performance nutrition, plant-based eating, and nutrition for optimal health and longevity.
