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These canned goods taste just as good as their fresh counterparts. By Riley Wofford Published on February 29, 2024 Canned goods are a pantry staple for so many reasons: they’re convenient, inexpensive, versatile, and have a much longer shelf life than their fresh counterparts. Even better, ingredients are usually canned when they are at their […]
People have asked about my shopping habits and my criteria for choosing restaurants I support. I am happy to share my process, but I also want to remind you that these habits differ for everyone. They are based on personal history, upbringing, discovery, and intentionality. Having choices right in my immediate community and adequate resources […]
By Helen Carefoot November 24, 2023 When we think about what’s important for our longevity, there’s a specific set of life areas to prioritize—sleep1, stress2, movement3, relationships4, and food5—that can make all the difference in your well-being. Time and time again, researchers have found that prioritizing these realms leads to fewer physical and emotional health […]
By Maya Feller August 28, 2023 We need to rethink the term “ethnic foods” and how we discuss global cuisines. Growing up in Cambridge, MA, in the 90s, the ethnic foods aisle of our local Bread & Circus grocery store was the place you shopped when you were looking for spices other than salt and […]
July 25, 2023 Imagine you’re walking down the snack aisle in your grocery store and you pick up a box of Cheez-Its. Normally, you don’t pay attention to nutrition labels, but today you turn the box around. You understand the calorie number in big bold letters, but beneath it, there are words like, “Polyunsaturated fat” […]
A new study found that people aren’t getting enough of them. The first step to fix that, experts say: Better define the foods that qualify. Whatever the source, whole grains are important to include in your diet because “they tend to be really nutrient- and fiber-rich,” said Maya Feller, a registered dietitian nutritionist based in […]
Think back to the first time that you went to the grocery store to pick up ingredients for multiple meals. You might not recall that very first time but may be familiar with some common advice about the right way to shop: make a list and stick to it; eat before you shop so you […]
In the most recent episode of The Well+Good Podcast, Einat Admony, chef and owner of Balaboosta in New York City, and Maya Feller, MS, RD, CDN, owner of Brooklyn-based Maya Feller Nutrition and author of Eating from Our Roots (which comes out January 2023), shared their go-to tips for making easy and nutritious meals at home after a busy day, which is especially useful […]
It’s chili season again! I offered some ideas on some healthy ingredients you can add that make your chili healthier: Since most chili recipes are more bean-focused than veggie-forward, adding mbg organic veggies+ is a simple way to add an extra serving of vegetables to a meal. The greens powder contains fiber from cruciferous vegetables, […]
Whether your child will learn virtually from home or be physically present in the classroom this fall, these healthy lunch ideas from myself and other registered dietitians are able to be enjoyed right after it’s made or packed to-go in a lunchbox: Rice & Veggies with Thai Basil Sauce “This is a healthy option because […]
FIFO means ‘first in – first out’. It’s so easy for fresh foods — especially fruits and veggies — to go bad before we have a chance to use them. Don’t let that dissuade you from shopping fresh! Plan meals so that you use what you have in the order you acquired it. I contributed […]
I spoke to delish to offer my thoughts on the most popular wellness shots on the market, what to expect when you take them, and whether they’re really worth it. “I grew up eating Turmeric,” says Maya Feller, MS, RD, CDN of Brooklyn-based Maya Feller Nutrition. “It’s used throughout the Caribbean, India, Southeast Asia, and […]
With school, summer camps, and daycares closed due to the coronavirus, some parents are coming to the blunt realization of just how tricky it is to keep your kids busy all. day. long. (Hats off to teachers, am I right?) And keeping kids busy is just the half of it. You also have to keep […]
I contributed to this piece for Eat This, Not That! about the healthiest options when it comes to frozen pizzas: Cappello’s line of frozen pizzas is made with an almond flour crust so they are much lower in carbs than other pizzas. They also contain more protein per serving than many of the other gluten-free […]
