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Pesto Shrimp Over Linguine

November is American Diabetes Month and I teamed up with Wonderful Pistachios to share some recipes and some of the health benefits of pistachios. Check out my recipe for Pesto Shrimp Over Linguine below. The health benefits of Wonderful Pistachios Plant-Based Protein Heart Health and Diabetes Healthy Snacking Antioxidants:

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Pistachio Spinach Pesto

November is American Diabetes Month and I teamed up with Wonderful Pistachios to share some recipes and some of the health benefits of pistachios. Check out my recipe for Pistachio Spinach Pesto below. The health benefits of Wonderful Pistachios Plant-Based Protein Heart Health and Diabetes Healthy Snacking Antioxidants:

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Fonio Breakfast Porridge

November is American Diabetes Month and I teamed up with Wonderful Pistachios to share some recipes and some of the health benefits of pistachios. Check out my recipe for Fonio Breakfast Porridge below. The health benefits of Wonderful Pistachios Plant-Based Protein Heart Health and Diabetes Healthy Snacking Antioxidants:

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How a plant-based diet saved Eric Adams’ life

When Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, his life took a turn, but he thrived by embracing the power of healthy food. In the video above, I pay a visit to explain how there is power at the end of your fork.

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6 Health Benefits of Pistachios

I weighed in on the health benefits of pistachios in this piece for Prevention: “Pistachios are nutrition powerhouses loaded with antioxidants that help to minimize free radical and combat oxidative stress in the body,” says Feller. “They also contain an incredible amount of vitamin B6, whose properties support healthy brain development and immune and nervous […]

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Diabetes Complications & Tips for Lowering Your Risks

When living with diabetes, the goal is level blood sugars (also called euglycemia). Keeping blood sugar highs and lows in check while striving to maintain targets can go far in minimizing the risk of developing diabetes-related complications, such as kidney disease and eye issues. Here are some of the complications that can occur, plus tips […]

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The best foods to eat to reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes

I contributed this piece to Today.Com about a new study from the British Journal of Medicine (BMJ) that suggests that eating a diet rich in vegetables and fruit may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by up to 50%. As a large case study that spanned 16 years and focused on more than 23,000 […]

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Kale vs. Spinach

I talked to MindBodyGreen for this story on leafy greens and the benefits of kale vs. spinach: “Fiber aids in the reduction of total and LDL cholesterol by binding to cholesterol in the gastrointestinal tract and moving it out of circulation,” registered dietitian and nutritionist Maya Feller, M.S., R.D., CDN, previously told mbg. “These actions […]

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5 Things That Can Happen When You Eat a Lot of Peanut Butter

I weighed in on peanut butter for this recent post from Eat This, Not That!: “Peanut butter is high in polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats, and consumption of these may improve insulin sensitivity and glucose metabolism,” says Maya Feller, MS, RD, CDN.

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What Exactly Are Digestive Cookies—And Are They Good for You?

Check out this piece on Digestive Cookies I weighed in on for Cooking Light: “Digestive aids really need to be tailored to the individual based on the root cause of what’s creating the indigestion,” says Feller. “As there is no one-size-fits-all, what works for one may result in a sensitivity for the other.” The bottom […]