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USA Today: Is papaya good for you? Here’s everything you need to know.

By Caroline C. Boyle Published May 17, 2024 Papaya has long been regarded as containing healing properties. To this day, both the fruit and its leaves are used in traditional medicinal practices across the world. While more studies must be conducted to determine the benefits of papaya leaves, modern science backs the papaya fruit’s anti-carcinogenic […]

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Today: Are blackberries better for you than blueberries? A handful offers these benefits

By A. Pawlowski April 2, 2024 Berries are nutrition powerhouses, full of antioxidants, fiber and vitamins. Blueberries get the most attention, but blackberries — which share their dark color — offer their own impressive health benefits. That “deep, deep, deep” bluish purple hue is an important signal of powerful nutrients, says registered dietitian Maya Feller […]

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Diabetes Misconceptions

Let’s Debunk A Few! Let’s talk about some common misconceptions about nutrition and people living with diabetes. Here are a few that we often come across: People living with diabetes should avoid all sugar While it’s true that eating sugar results in increased blood sugar levels, that doesn’t mean that sugar has to (or should) […]

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Eating Well: Can You Eat Starchy Vegetables If You Have Diabetes?

This just in: you don’t have to skip the spud (or other starchy veggies) if you have diabetes. By Elizabeth Shaw, M.S., RDN, CPT October 17, 2023 According to statistics published by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR), less than 10 percent of adults meet the daily […]

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Do Fruits Impact Blood Sugar?

While it’s true that fruits can spike blood sugar, we’re here to cut through some of the noise!

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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 Introduce yourself? Hi, I am Robin Nwankwo, a 33-year registered […]

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Diving into the root of Maya Feller Nutrition, our patient-centered practice

Answering Your Frequently Asked Questions! I am thrilled to be receiving so many questions about Maya Feller Nutrition, our start, our philosophy, and the details of our practice. I have compiled some of my answers to your questions here. I love to read your comments and feedback. Leave them here or catch me in my […]

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Consumer Reports: Are Collard Greens Good for You?

This veggie is a southern staple that packs plenty of nutrition By Sally Wadyka February 19, 2023 While other dark leafy greens such as spinach and kale may garner more attention, collard greens are also an incredibly tasty and nutritious option. Unless you grew up in the South, you may not be familiar with collards, […]

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goop: Nutritional Tips for Insulin Resistance from Dietitian Maya Feller

Written by: the Editors of goop, Reviewed by: Denise John, PhD Published on: January 12, 2023 Registered dietitian Maya Feller takes an inspiring approach to food, combining nutritional science with the art of cooking to create nourishing meals without forfeiting flavor or cultural flair. You can find her finest recipes in her new cookbook, Eating […]

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The Power of the Pistachio!

Let’s get to know the small green nut that is a plant based powerhouse. Pistachios are a member of the cashew family, native to the Middle East 1. Did you know that botanically, pistachios are considered fleshy tree fruit, or drupes, that contain shell-covered seeds? 2. In culinary terms, though, they are considered nuts.    […]

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Is Bok Choy Healthy? Bok Choy Nutrition & Health Benefits

Let’s talk about bok choy nutrition! A cruciferous vegetable, bok choy is a type of Chinese cabbage. Growing up in my family, we called it Pak Choi. This leafy green is used in many Asian cuisines as well as throughout the Caribbean. And there are so many ways to prepare it, including braised, roasted, and […]

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What You Need to Know About Your Eating Patterns and Hormones

Have you ever considered that there may be a link between your eating patterns and hormones? Many of us are living with and managing hormonal imbalances, which can stem from a variety of causes and can result in diabetes, insulin resistance, thyroid dysfunction, and more. But there is a link between your eating patterns and […]