Who is Sara Stratton?

Remission Nutrition is all about personalized care, which isn't possible without our amazing consultants! Sara Stratton is an Oncology Nutrition Consultant (ONC), Exercise Specialist, loving mother, breast cancer thriver, and an overall amazing human. It is important to highlight our team and show who we are. I asked Sara some questions so everyone can get to know her better.

Sara has also recently completed the AIM course with Metabolic Regen. The Advanced Integrative Metabolic Course (AIM) is an intensive program for experienced practitioners ready to master advanced metabolic protocols. This certification program combines cutting-edge research with practical clinical applications to create leaders in metabolic oncology. This is a HUGE accomplishment, and we are so proud of Sara and her ambition and drive to continue to learn and excel in the Metabolic Health arena.

Now enough from me, let's hear from Sara!

What does your daily wellness routine look like? A day in the life of Sara? 

What does a typical day of eating look like? What foods do you prioritize?

A day in the life of “Sara” includes waking up at a consistent time in the morning - usually without an alarm unless I am scheduled for a morning hot yoga class. I start my day off with tea - matcha or yerba mate - and then a walk with the dogs to get morning movement and early morning light.

I have two school-age daughters, so I am usually working on getting them out the door, and then after that, I try to get in my workout, which could be weight lifting at the gym, running, or a class (reformer, hot pilates, boxing, hot yoga). I prioritize a workout most days of the week - I really feel like it’s key for my mental health and overall energy. 

For breakfast, I sometimes have it before my workout; other times after. I make sure it is full of protein, healthy fats, and fiber - things like homemade chicken sausage patties, bone broth protein smoothies, egg scrambles, and usually a serving of sauerkraut. Then I have my latte (homemade almond or coconut milk, espresso, Blue Lotus Chai, ginger powder, and a little honey). 

I work from home and spend (too much) time on the computer; however, I have a sit/stand/treadmill desk, and I rarely sit. I also try to take quick mini breaks to move my body and get outside when I can, even if just for a few minutes, to soak up some sun or bounce on my trampoline. 

Lunch is usually a big salad with arugula and leafy greens, in-season vegetables, avocado, an animal-based protein source, and a dressing made up of olive oil, lemon, mustard, apple cider vinegar, paprika, and salt. I usually finish lunch with a piece of dark chocolate. When possible, I will try to fit in a 20-minute walk after lunch for the movement and for the fresh air!

My evenings are variable depending on what the kids have after school, but usually include a light dinner between 4-5:30 p.m. (usually leftover protein - I try to keep cooked ground turkey, chicken, or beef for easy use - and vegetables or sauerkraut); running the kids around to practices; and either an evening walk, sauna, or hot bath. I wind down in the evening usually by reading a book in bed. 

Overall, my diet is pretty basic, focusing on real foods - I am not a fancy cook and usually fill my fridge with vegetables and meats, and with those foods I either make an egg scramble, salad, soup, or stir fry. Always try to focus on getting a serving of fermented foods each day for my microbiome; healthy fats mostly from olive oil, pumpkin seeds, and avocados for energy; a few servings of vegetables (especially cruciferous) for estrogen detoxification and fiber; at least 100g of animal protein for my muscle mass; a few servings of tea for polyphenols, and at least one piece of DARK chocolate because I love chocolate. 

What are you focusing on this year for your own health? 

We often talk about the test, assess, and address philosophy - and I also take this to heart. I get my bloodwork and biomarkers done annually to identify if my routine and diet are supporting my overall health. 

Based on my most recent labs; a few things I am working on include improving my Omega 3 status; I know the importance for omega 3 fatty acids (especially EPA and DHA) to support reducing inflammation, immune function, cognition and muscle - however I don’t eat omega 3 fish as much as I need to to maintain good levels of Omega 3 and I had been slacking on my supplement; so my goal in the first part of this year is to improve my Omega 3 levels with more fatty fish and consistent supplementation.

Additionally, my fasting insulin isn’t as optimized as I would like it. My overall blood sugar terrain looks pretty good (A1C, triglycerides, C-Peptide) - however, my insulin is sometimes a bit outside the range I am aiming for. This could be an impact of my aromatase inhibitor, or it could be further refinement of my diet or parasympathetic balance. I am going to continue to experiment with macronutrients and other practices to see how I might be able to optimize. 

In 2025, my exercise focus was building muscle, and I was able to gain 3lbs of lean muscle mass!! However, with prioritizing more of my workouts on resistance training, I did less aerobic, and I did see a decline in my Vo2 max. This year, I am going to work on a little more balance in the time I dedicate to my different workouts, with a goal to get my Vo2 max higher while maintaining my muscle mass. 

You just completed the AIM program by Dr. Nasha Winters. Can you tell us what that means? How will you move forward with this certification?

I was drawn to the AIM (Advanced Integrative Metabolic) certification because of its terrain‑based, systems approach to health and chronic disease. Coming out of the program, I have a much clearer framework for recognizing patterns and trends that contribute to metabolic and terrain dysregulation, and for prioritizing where attention and supportive interventions can have the greatest impact.

We talk about the Terrain so much at Remission Nutrition. Can you explain what "Terrain" means? What is the terrain you focus most on in your wellness journey? 

I think of terrain as our internal soil—the environment created by what we provide our bodies over time. When that terrain is supported with the right inputs, the body can flourish and heal. When it’s depleted or dysregulated, we’re more susceptible to illness and imbalance.

My biggest terrain opportunity is digestion - I believe my ongoing IBS / SIBO / dysbiosis, along with slow bowel motility, put me at risk for cancer. While I have worked over the years to heal my gut (especially after chemo), my digestion is an ongoing focus because the gut influences our immune system, inflammation, and even metabolism.

You are an inspiration to so many because you have been faced with a cancer journey yourself. You walk the talk beautifully. Sara, what is the biggest lesson(s) that cancer has taught you? 

Cancer has taught me many lessons; the most meaningful has been learning to live with purpose. It showed me how often we become stuck in patterns that no longer serve us—investing time, energy, or attention in ways that drain rather than sustain us. Today, I’m intentional about choosing experiences and commitments that support me mentally, emotionally, and physically.

What brings you joy? 

I find joy in the everyday; the sunrise, my dog nuzzling up to me, a warm latte, my kids laughing, exploring a new city with my husband, girl chat with my bestie, swimming in the ocean, walking in nature, and a warm bath. I also find joy in supporting others along their cancer journey and health optimization path - it is fulfilling to know that I might have impacted someone else in a positive way or shared something with them that could improve their health. 

Thank you, Sara, for these insightful, heartfelt, and honest answers. We are so happy to have you on the Remission Nutrition team!

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