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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 […]

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Keep Calm and Come Together

I offered some insight to Consumer Reports in this piece about how to safely celebrate the upcoming holidays: For the past 15 years, Maya Feller has given a Christmas Eve party for family and friends, transforming her Brooklyn, N.Y., home into a winter wonderland and serving an elaborate sit-down dinner for up to 18 people. […]

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Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Relationship With Food While Stuck at Home

Snacking isn’t a bad thing, as long as you’re reaching for the good stuff.  I talked to Real Simple in for this piece about how to snack healthier while we’re stuck at home: “I would recommend taking the time to sit away from screens while eating the snack and minimizing eating while walking or while […]

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Mom and Dad are Fighting Podcast

I paid a visit to the Mom and Dad are Fighting Podcast: The Corruptible Toddler Edition to talk about being a parent during these difficult times and answering questions about balancing extracurriculars with school homework.  Check it out!

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Steps That Each Of Us Can Take To Proactively Help Heal Our Country

Check our this interview I did with Authority Magazine about some steps that each of us can take to proactively help heal our country: This is a traumatic time for everyone in the US. The COVID-19 pandemic has upended the globe and exposed the most unsavory inequities in this country. The most vulnerable in this […]

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What Are the Health Benefits of Elderberry?

I spoke to Runner’s World about the elderberry and its reputation as an immunity booster: Elderberry is a dark purple berry that comes from the European elder tree. The berries are tart in flavor and need to be cooked to be eaten, which is why most products that tout the ingredient are in the form […]

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Well+Good TALKS: The Future of Healthy Eating in 2020 and Beyond

I’ll be participating in this Well+Good talk on Tuesday, July 21st at 5 P.M. ET: Eating “healthy” looks a lot different than it did just six months ago, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to grip the country and protests demanding racial justice shine a spotlight on the vast inequities in all parts of society—including our […]

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Your Top Coronavirus Questions Answered

Over the weekend I appeared on CNN to help answer the many questions they receive from their viewers about the Coronavirus. Check out the videos below! Part 1 https://mayafellernutrition.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/maya-feller-cnn-1.mp4 Part 2 https://mayafellernutrition.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/maya-feller-cnn-2.mp4 Part 3 https://mayafellernutrition.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/maya-feller-cnn-3.mp4

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Have your eating habits gone haywire since the coronavirus pandemic began?

Have your eating habits gone haywire since the coronavirus pandemic began? You’re not alone. It can be difficult to maintain a healthy eating routine when dealing with stress, an entirely different schedule, and a whole new way of grocery shopping. I joined Everyday Health for a Facebook Live along with other nutrition experts to discuss […]

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Coronavirus Cleaning From A to Z: The Groceries You Need to Disinfect

I contributed to this Reader’s Digest handy list of common household items you should clean and disinfect whe you bring them home (and why): For firmer produce, like melons, avocado, and potatoes, simply scrub with a clean produce brush, says Maya Feller, RD, of Brooklyn-based Maya Feller Nutrition, who also recommends that you disinfect counter […]

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The Best Foods to Eat to Avoid the Coronavirus

What you eat and drink can make a huge difference in staying healthy during the coronavirus scare.  I spoke to Inside Edition about why its important to stay hydrated and foods that can boost your immune system: “Hydration is terribly important,” Feller told Inside Edition. “For women, you want to drink two liters a day […]