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Is Cinnamon Good for You? 4 Cinnamon Benefits: Blood Sugar, Heart, and More

There’s nothing like walking into a home and having the warm scent of cinnamon hit your nose. But did you know that cinnamon benefits more than just your sense of smell With its more than 250 variants, cinnamon is a prevalent and popular spice worldwide, largely thanks to its many widely-researched health benefits. [1] Although […]

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Black Nutritionists to Follow for Recipes, Healthy Eating Tips, and More

I was featured as one of the Black Nutritionists to Follow in this piece for Shape Magazine “I came into nutrition when I was training for the 2005 Boston Marathon,” Feller tells Shape. “After many miles, I found myself thinking about the meals I was eating and the impact on my training.” Now, Feller is […]

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10 Benefits of a Plant-Based Diet

I offered some tips on the benefits of a plant-based diet in this piece for LIVESTRONG: “When we think about lowering inflammation with a plant-based diet, it really leads back to gut health,” Feller says. “The gut is involved in managing inflammatory properties, and plants have fiber, polyphenols and phytonutrients that all help with reducing […]

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Is It Bad To Drink Coffee On An Empty Stomach?

Is it bad to drink your morning brew before you have something to eat? I weighed in about coffee on an empty stomach in this piece for HuffPost: Coffee stimulates the production of acid in the stomach, which can be irritating to some, including those who deal with heartburn and reflux. For certain people, the […]

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What Health Experts Eat To Manage Stress

Even though we know stress has serious health consequences and can impact our energy, focus, and work performance, many of us still struggle. I spoke to Forbes about the foods that have nutrients and compounds in them that help mitigate the effects of stress on the body. Feller says, “Fruits and vegetables in their whole, […]

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8 Reasons Greek Yogurt Is Good For You

I offered my insights about the health benefits of Greek yogurt in this article for Women’s Health: “I absolutely love the texture and taste of Greek yogurt,” says nutritionist Maya Feller, RD, CDN. “It’s such a great way to add a ton of nutrients to your diet, and I find that it’s super easy to […]

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Homemade Chili: Recipes + Healthy Ingredients To Use

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, […]

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Genetics and Diet Are Connected via the Microbiome

I offered some insight in this piece about how your genes can help you find the best eating plan for your gut: Once you have an idea of what makes your microbiome its best, that doesn’t mean you’re restricted to that diet. Feller’s in full favor of experimenting with different foods from various cultures and […]

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Healthy Lentil Salad Recipe

Check out the video of my visit to Windy City Live!  I shared some tips on how to eat healthy during the pandemic and a recipe for a salad that’s perfect for lunch or dinner.

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A Red, White, and Blue Smoothie for Your Tastiest 4th of July

Smoothies are one of those amazing things that are delicious and good for you (if you make them the right way). And even better when you can blend one that’s also pretty and festive, just in time for Fourth of July! I offered my thoughts on this patriotic recipe to LiveStrong: It features both coconut […]

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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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25 High-Fiber Foods To Help Meet Your Daily Requirements

I weighed in on this story for MindBodyGreen about high-fiber foods: “Fiber aids in the reduction of total and LDL cholesterol by binding to cholesterol in the gastrointestinal tract and moving it out of circulation,” says registered dietitian and nutritionist Maya Feller, M.S., R.D., CDN. It has also been proven to reduce the body’s blood […]