Category: Culturally relevant foods

Katie Couric Media: Why Healthy Eating Demands Personalization, Not Generalization

July 18, 2023

By Maya Feller, MS, RD, CDN July 18, 2023 The American medical establishment is fixated on a narrow definition of “healthy food.” A Filipina woman recently came to see me for dietitian services after she was told by her primary care provider that she needed to “eat healthier.” She was told if she didn’t make...

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Sound Bites: Reconsidering “Healthy” Eating: Embracing Cultural Foods & Flavors

July 12, 2023

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Cheddar News: Cookbook Author Maya Feller Promotes Nutritious, ‘Culturally relevant’ Diets

March 9, 2023

Mar 7, 2023 03:15 pm By Cheddar Staff For National Nutrition Month, registered dietitian nutritionist and cookbook author Maya Feller shared her tips for eating well sustainably, while stressing that...

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Own Your Healthy!

March 3, 2023

What does that really mean? People say, “I want to eat healthier.” or “ I want to be healthy.” My question is, how does one even define healthy? And does...

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Culturally Relevant Foods

February 24, 2023

Let’s explore some definitions more closely Recently, I wrote an article titled “Why Eating Foods that are Culturally Relevant to You Is Profoundly Important for Your Health, According to...

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MSNBC: Why eating culturally relevant foods is important

February 13, 2023

February 13, 2023 Nutritionist Maya Feller argues that eating food aligned with your culture is an important factor in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. She recently released a book entitled “Eating...

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bewell by Kelly Podcast: Eating From Our Roots: Bringing Accessibility, Culture, & Health to the Table with Maya Feller

February 10, 2023

February 10, 2023 Today’s guest is my friend Maya Feller, a Brooklyn-based RD who graduated from New York University. Maya’s always been absolutely approachable and real food-based. You can find...

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Martha Stewart: This Registered Dietitian Wrote a Book About Global Cuisine

February 3, 2023

This Registered Dietitian Wrote a Book About Global Cuisine, and Says There’s More to Healthy Eating Than the Mediterranean Diet A more inclusive approach to food and nutrition can change...

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PIX 11 New York Living: Eating From Our Roots Cookbook takes you around the Globe

January 31, 2023