Understanding High Triglyceride Levels: Causes & Solutions
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Understanding High Triglyceride Levels: Impacts, Causes, and Solutions

Medical review by Maya Feller, MS, RD, CDN When new patients come to Maya Feller Nutrition, we ask them to share a copy of their most recent blood work to see what nutritional markers might be out of range. This helps the provider develop a personalized plan based on current data. We’ve found that people […]

Shopping for prebiotic foods
Nutritionist Guide Gut Health

Prebiotics, the carbohydrate that needs to be a part of your routine!

People always talk about probiotics and the wonders they do for your microbiome. It’s true, probiotics are a necessary element to maintaining a healthy gut. But, what people underestimate is what and how to maximize the efficacy of probiotics when regularly consumed. Prebiotics vs Probiotics Do you know what makes your probiotics even more effective? […]

8 High Protein Foods: Benefits + Simple Meal Ideas
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8 High Protein Foods: Benefits + Simple Protein-Based Meal Ideas

Let’s talk about high protein foods and how they can fit into high protein meals you actually enjoy. What is protein?  Protein is a macronutrient made up of amino acids (often called the building blocks of the body). How does protein work? When you eat protein, your body breaks it down into amino acids and […]

Sweet Fun, Smart Choices: A Parent’s Guide to Candy Season
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Sweet Fun, Smart Choices: A Parent’s Guide to Candy Season

Candy doesn’t have to be spooky! Halloween often feels like the unofficial start of the holiday season and the beginning of fall. October 31st isn’t just for kids; it can be a way for adults to rekindle that kid-like feeling: dressing up in costumes, enjoying a sweet treat, and building relationships within our communities. If […]

Middle-aged woman looking out the window and smiling. Menopause Series.
Nutritionist Guide Menopause

Menopause: An Honest, Educational Conversation

Written by: Chisom Blessing Okoli, PhD Medically reviewed by: Maya Feller MS, RD, CDN There are some topics considered sacred, but that doesn’t mean they don’t need and deserve to be voiced. Today we’re talking about menopause and we’re doing it out loud, not a hush among friends or silently within. A menstruating woman who […]

An organized freezer containing labeled containers of frozen spinach, homemade stock, fruits, nuts, meats, and pre-made meals.
Nutritionist Guide Grocery Shopping

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 […]

Enjoy the holidays without food guilt! Maya Feller, CDN, shares mindful eating strategies to help you stay healthy & balanced while indulging in yummy holiday dishes.
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Mindful Eating During the Holidays: Tips from a Dietitian

Should we officially unveil the curtains for the holiday season? Word on the streets is that holiday preparations have begun in full swing. And if you don’t know this, you’ll hear it from us today—we love a wonderful holiday season at Maya Feller Nutrition. Notwithstanding, we have a thing or two to share that may […]

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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Why Work with a Registered Dietitian?

Learn the top benefits of working with a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) for personalized, evidence-based nutrition advice tailored to your health goals.

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Meet our team of Registered Dietitians!

Ready to serve! I am so pleased to introduce these trained and talented dietitians to the MFN team. Please take a moment to read their brief stories in their own words. We look forward to serving you as you meet your nutrition goals. Robin Nwankwo, MPH, RDN, LD, CDCES Introduce yourself? Hi, I am Robin […]