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6 cauliflower benefits that make it a healthy choice

Cauliflower packs a punch when it comes to its nutritional benefits, which only further solidifies its reputation as one of the best healthy foods you can eat.  I offered some insight on this cruciferous vegetable to Well+Good: Another one of the many cauliflower benefits you can enjoy: better digestive health. “The high fiber content of […]

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Easy Wellness Shot Recipes You Can Make at Home

I offered some ideas and recipes to PopSugar for this piece about DIY versions of the fancy wellness shots you get at your local juicery: We’ve enlisted the help of Maya Feller, RD, of Brooklyn-based Maya Feller Nutrition, to ensure you’re balancing out your diet in a feasible, convenient, and delicious way — even while […]

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7 Healthy Habits That Could Be Making You Bloated

When you work hard to establish new health habits, there are plenty of things you expect to happen as a result—an increase in energy, a sunnier mood and maybe even a good night’s sleep or two. But a mad case of bloating for your efforts? I spoke to Eating Well for this piece about some […]

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Glowing Skin Smoothie Recipe to Tap Your Inner Radiance

With the right blend of fruits, veggies, and skin-loving nutrients, you can make your complexion radiant without an overnight face mask. I spoke to Shape for this piece about how to get that glow you’re after by focusing on what you’re putting in your body, not just what you’re putting on it. Research shows that […]

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The Healthiest Foods At Chipotle

I talked to MindBodyGreen about the healthiest choices on the menu at Chipotle! I had a patient who worked at Chipotle, so I became very well versed in their menu options because they provide their staff with meals. I really appreciate the customizable nature of their offerings. My top pick would be a salad with […]

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7 benefits of asparagus that prove it’s the best spring vegetable

I weighed in on the health benefits of asparagus in this piece for for Well + Good: “Asparagus is a non-starchy vegetable that has a nice array of nutrients and fiber,” says Maya Feller, MS, RD, CDN of Maya Feller Nutrition. And that’s just the beginning of its benefits. Need proof? Here are some excellent […]

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Are rice cakes better for you than toast?

I talked to Well+Good about Rice Cakes and whether they are healthier than bread: A rice cake has fewer calories than a slice of bread, which suggests it’s a healthier vehicle for almond butter or smashed avocado. But not so fast. “Bread can be a very healthy choice depending on the ingredients, so I would […]

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7 “Bad” Foods That Are Actually Good for You

I offered some insight to Cooking Light in this piece about some healthy “bad” foods: Previously, peanuts got a bad rap because of their calorie and fat content, with 1 ounce (roughly 35 peanuts) clocking in at around 170 calories and 14 grams of fat, says New York-based registered dietitian Maya Feller, R.D. Fortunately, the […]