The Healthiest Foods May Already Be On Your Plate
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The Healthiest Foods May Already Be On Your Plate

This is a quick summary of my feature in The Chalkboard Mag. If you’d like to dive into the full article, you can read it here. The Healthiest Foods Might Already Be On Your Plate, According To Maya Feller Many people think eating well requires a complete overhaul of the foods they grew up with, […]

how to make vegetables taste good
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The Kitchn: 3 Clever Tricks for Making Vegetables Taste Amazing

This is a quick summary of my monthly column in The Kitchn. If you’d like to dive into the full article, you can read it here. 3 Clever Tricks for Making Vegetables Taste Amazing, According to a Registered Dietitian We all know we should be eating more vegetables, but for many people, the challenge comes […]

satisfying healthy snacks
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The Kitchn: Three Satisfying Snacks

This is a quick summary of my monthly column in The Kitchn. If you’d like to dive into the full article, you can read it here. 3 “So Satisfying” Snacks You Should Absolutely Grab on Your Next Grocery Run, According to a Registered DietitianSnacking has officially gone mainstream — in fact, more than 60% of […]

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NY Post: Are seed oils really that bad for you? Dietitians explain the risk of the ‘Hateful Eight’

By McKenzie BeardPublished Jan. 31, 2025 Expert Nutrition Advice on Seed Oils, Inflammation, and Balanced Eating The article dives into the growing online debate around seed oils — often referred to as the “Hateful Eight” — and their alleged connection to chronic illnesses. Influencers and public figures like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have amplified concerns, […]

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Kitchn: I’m a Registered Dietitian, and These Are the Only Things I Look for on Nutrition Facts Labels

How to Read Nutrition Facts Labels: A Comprehensive Guide In her first monthly contribution to Kitchn, Registered Dietitian Maya Feller explains how understanding how to read Nutrition Facts labels is essential for making informed food choices that align with your wellness goals.  These labels provide critical information about the nutritional content of packaged foods, including […]

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Martha Stewart: 6 Foods You Should Always Have in Your Freezer, According to Chefs

Expert-approved frozen items you should never be without. By Nashia Baker  Published on January 9, 2025 Stocking your freezer with essential items can streamline meal preparation and ensure you have nutritious options readily available. In this article on MarthaStewart.com, Maya Feller, MS, RD, CDN, and was one of three nutritionists to recommend six foods to always […]

Healthy School Lunch Ideas
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PIX 11: Healthy School Lunches

What parents need to know about packing cold cuts for school lunches, with Registered Dietician and Nutritionist Maya Feller. Watch on PIX11.com  

America's School Lunch Crisis
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Newsweek: America’s School Lunch Crisis

By Aliss Higham Published Aug 10, 2024 During an interview with CNN on July 28, days before being named as Kamala Harris’ running mate, Tim Walz was imagining how his record as Minnesota governor might be portrayed by his political opponents. “What a monster!” he laughed. “Kids are eating and having full bellies so they […]

Hunger Games: How Politics Perpetuate Food Inequalities
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Katie Couric Media: Hunger Games: How Politics Perpetuate Food Inequalities

What we eat has an impact on how we measure ourselves, whether we’re aware of it or not. We usually don’t think about food and nutrition as political issues, but they are. Politics affect what’s sold, how it’s marketed and to whom, and where it’s accessible and at what cost. We can’t separate societal norms […]

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Time: 8 Ways to Stay Hydrated if You Hate Drinking Water

BY ANGELA HAUPT MAY 13, 2024 For all the hype surrounding status water bottles—looking at you, Stanley and Owala—it turns out many of us aren’t drinking nearly enough H2O. “It’s a struggle,” says Vanessa King, a registered dietitian nutritionist with Queen’s Health System in Oahu, Hawaii. “We see thousands of people a month, and drinking […]