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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, CPTOctober 17, 2023 Maya Feller contributed to this article on the role of starchy vegetables in a diabetes-friendly pattern of eating, emphasizing that they can be part of a balanced eating plan […]

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AFF Farm Tour: Without farmers, we don’t eat.

By now, you all know that not only do I love food and eating, and I am eternally grateful to the growers, pickers, packers, and shippers who make it possible for wholesome, nourishing produce that we all love to show up at our farmer markets, grocery stores and then on to our tables. I was […]

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Prevention: Brown Rice Vs. White Rice—Is One Better for Your Health?

Is brown rice really healthier than white rice? BY ARIELLE WEG AND ISABELLA CAVALLO AUG 14, 2023 It’s dinner time and you realize you need a quick side dish for your main course. But when you open the cabinet, you see you have two rice options. Brown rice versus white rice—which do you choose? “People […]

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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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Today: Eating these foods for vaginal health can make you feel better overall

Enjoying probiotics, prebiotics and water supports whole body and vaginal health. Aug. 10, 2023 By Meghan Holohan When it comes to vaginal health, doing less is more. But there are some basic foods that can boost your vaginal health. “Focusing on general self-care, drinking water, good hygiene practices, regular doctor’s visits, things like that typically […]

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PIX 11: Living with food intolerances

July 31, 2023 More adults are finding that foods they’ve eaten all their lives are suddenly making them sick. Dietician & nutritionist Maya Feller explains how to tell if it’s an allergy or intolerance, and what to do next.

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NPR 1A: What Nutrition Labels Really Tell Us About Our Food

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” […]

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Well + Good: The Diets Most Closely Linked to Longevity Prioritize Flavor—Not Nutritional Value—Says a World Leader in Healthy Aging

By Maki Yazawa May 22, 2023 According to a recent interview with Dan Buettner, a National Geographic reporter, longevity expert, and founder of the Blue Zones, there’s one thing all five of the healthy-aging hotspots around the world have in common: Deliciously flavorful food that’s been crafted with care. […] 5 tips for preparing flavorful […]

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Eating Well: The 6 Best Foods That Can Help Alleviate Acid Reflux

By Jenny McCoy Published on April 14, 2023 Eating these specific items may reduce that painful burn. Experiencing acid reflux is not pleasant. In some cases, it’s downright painful. Though it’s common to have occasional reflux, some people have it on a more regular basis. In fact, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and […]

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British Vogue: How To Support Your Body As You Go Through Menopause

BY TISH WEINSTOCK 28 March 2023 Menopause, and the perimenopausal period that leads up to it, brings about huge changes to the body, from hot flashes, mood swings and weight gain – particularly around the middle – to aches, pains, brain fog and insomnia, which is all to do with declining levels of estrogen. Women […]

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Washington Post: How to eat on vacation without feeling terrible

Dietitians share 9 tips for creating healthier eating habits while you travel By Hannah Sampson February 21, 2023 Vacation can introduce us to the most memorable meals of our lives. It can also lead to rushed airport breakfasts, skipped lunches or panic-bought fast food — none of which are particularly exciting or good for us. […]

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mindbodygreen: An RD’s Go-To Recipe For Healthy Gravlax (Cured Salmon)

By Maya Feller February 1, 2023 The first time I made gravlax, a type of cured salmon, was with one of my closest friends, Marsa, who is quite the home cook. She talked about growing up in a Finnish-Austrian home where dishes like gravlax and mustard were always made from scratch. Cooking at home was […]