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Maya Feller in the Daily Mail

January 17, 2017

Maya was quoted in the article Momtrepreneurs’ corner the ‘lactation’ foods market

New York based dietician nutritionist Maya Feller acknowledges the impact of the ingredients commonly used in lactation cookies, but says a well-balanced diet is a key to healthy supply.

She said: ‘Breastfeeding moms need to make sure that they are getting plenty of fiber coming from vegetables, legumes, fruits and whole grains along with lean proteins from plant or animal sources and healthy fats from unsaturated plant sources,’ exclaims Feller who works with clients at all stages of life.

‘If it’s a cookie something is usually used to sweeten it and hold it together. So at the end of the day, remember it is a cookie and although nutritious, portion control should be taken into consideration.

‘Also homemade are preferable simply because the maker can control the ingredients and limit the added salts, sugars and fats.’

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Maya Feller

Maya Feller, MS, RD, CDN is the founder and lead dietitian at Maya Feller Nutrition. In her practice, her team provides medical nutrition therapy and nutrition coaching for cardiovascular disease, diabetes, mood disorders, developmental disabilities, disordered eating, and more. Maya believes in providing inclusive nutrition education from an anti-bias patient-centered, culturally humble approach to help people make informed food choices. Maya shares her approachable, food-based solutions with millions of people through regular speaking engagements, writing, her social platforms, and as a national nutrition expert on Good Morning America, is a Healthline Medical Advisor, and on the advisory board for SHAPE and Parents, as well as appearing on TODAY Show, Tamron Hall, and in The New York Times, mindbodygreen, Well+Good, Food Network, Martha Stewart, Real Simple, Good Housekeeping, Cooking Light, Eating Well, Prevention, Glamour, SELF, and more. She is the author of The Southern Comfort Food Diabetes Cookbook: Over 100 Recipes for a Healthy Life and Eating from Our Roots: 80+ Healthy Home-Cooked Favorites from Cultures Around the World (goop Press, January 24, 2023).

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