In the Press Covid

Today’s Dietician: Healthful Fats: Spotlight on Tahini

By Michelle Dudash, RDN Vol. 25 No. 1 P. 12 With the ongoing popularity of plant-based foods and consumers’ desires for global flavors, it’s no surprise that tahini (tahina in Arabic) is trending hot. If clients aren’t familiar with tahini, it’s possible they’ve enjoyed it in hummus, a main ingredient of the bean-based dip, or […]

In the Press Gut Health

mindbodygreen: An RD’s Go-To Recipe For Healthy Gravlax (Cured Salmon)

By Maya Feller February 1, 2023 The first time I made gravlax, a type of cured salmon, was with one of my closest friends, Marsa, who is quite the home cook. She talked about growing up in a Finnish-Austrian home where dishes like gravlax and mustard were always made from scratch. Cooking at home was […]

In the Press CookBooks

Forbes: In New Cookbook Dietitian Maya Feller Highlights Healthy Meals From Around The World

By Jess CordingFebruary 1, 2023 Think that “healthy eating” has to look like grilled chicken, brown rice, and broccoli for dinner every night? Nope. According to dietitian, author and speaker Maya Feller, letting go of the “good food, bad food” binary approach to nutrition, easing up on restrictive repetition, and celebrating diverse food cultures will […]

In the Press Antioxidants

Rachael Ray Show: Berbere-Spiced Chickpea Stew

Brooklyn-based registered dietitian and nutritionist Maya Feller shares a quick and easy vegetarian chickpea stew from her new book, Eating from Our Roots. The dish, from chef Gerald Sombright in Naples, Florida, is flavored with berbere, a spice blend from Ethiopia based on hot chiles. Chiles contain capsaicin, an antioxidant compound that can support healthy […]

In the Press Multicultural

mbghealth: 3 Nonnegotiable Tips For The Healthy Home Cook, From An RD

By Jason Wachob, mbg Founder & Co-CEO January 30, 2023 Eager to make healthier, home-cooked meals this year? You’re not alone. Prioritizing nutrition is a very popular New Year’s goal (as is a commitment to meal prepping), and it’s even easier to achieve than you think. According to registered dietitian Maya Feller, R.D., the key […]

In the Press Multicultural

Dr. Will Cole Podcast: Maya Feller: Eating From Our Roots (Evolution of Cultural Foods, Healthy Meals From Around The World + Fixing Food Deserts)

The Art of Being Well with Dr. Will Cole January 30, 2023 In this episode, I’m joined by registered dietitian, nutritionist, and author, Maya Feller. Taking inspiration from her own cultural roots and her clinical training, her new book Eating From Our Roots, takes us on a culinary trip around the globe. By shedding light […]

In the Press Beauty

mindbodygreen: 5 Science-Backed Health Benefits Of Pumpkin Seed Oil & How To Use It

By Heather Bien January 30, 2023 Pumpkin may be a favorite fall flavor, but in oil form, its uses and benefits go far beyond Thanksgiving pie. This versatile oil appears in everything from cooking to beauty products, and its health perks may include cardiovascular support, as well as skin hydration, hormone balancing, and more. Here’s […]

In the Press Multicultural

People: Maya Feller’s Greek Lamb Souvlaki Is Full of ‘Flavorful Goodness’

By People Staff January 25, 2023 “The marinade is really what makes the dish,” says the author of the ‘Eating From Our Roots’ cookbook “This recipe is straightforward and easy to replicate,” says registered dietician nutritionist Maya Feller, who includes this recipe in her new Eating From Our Roots cookbook. “So many of my patients […]

In the Press Multicultural

mindbodygreen: The Important Reason To Stop Using The Term “Ethnic Foods”

By Maya FellerJanuary 25, 2023 Language influences our thoughts as well as our perceptions, and it has the ability to evoke feelings. We remember words used to describe people, places, and cultures that are not our own, and this shapes our future reactions. In the current landscape, language has been weaponized and used to create […]

In the Press Antioxidants

Mindbodygreen: This Savory Golden Oatmeal Packs An Anti-Inflammatory Punch

By Maya Feller, M.S., R.D., CDN January 24, 2023 Morning oats are an incredibly nourishing way to start the day, especially when paired with antioxidant-rich turmeric and black pepper. This savory version uses jaggery, an unrefined sugar, as the sweetener, and boasts a beautiful yellow-orange color. If you are short on time, you can batch […]

In the Press Multicultural

Goop: Redefining Healthy Eating

Written by: Maya Feller, MS, RD, CDN Published on: January 24, 2023 Maya Feller, MS, RD, CDN, is the author of the new goop Press cookbook Eating from Our Roots. You can see Feller in conversation with Gwyneth this Thursday, January 26—and get your own nutrition questions answered in real time. In my nutrition practice, […]