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Berries such as strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries are well known for providing a variety of health benefits. But did you know what pomegranate benefits your health as well? This flavorful berry usually doesn’t immediately spring to mind when you hear about the nutritional content of berries, but pomegranates are incredibly delicious, versatile, and packed […]
Harvested in the fall, butternut squash is a vegetable that’s quite popular to eat in the cooler months. And while there are many options featuring this vegetable, such as soups and even pastas, I wanted to share with you one of my favorites: Maple Chili Glazed Butternut Squash This recipe serves as a great side […]
Today I want to introduce you to my latest creation: Winter Kale Pomegranate Salad with Candied Walnuts. Many of my patients prefer warm greens in the colder months. After all, so many of us associate salads with warmer weather—I get it. But there is a way to play with temperature and texture and transform salads […]
Turmeric is a vibrant spice best known for its inclusion in curry dishes. But did you know that it contains a compound called curcumin that has been used therapeutically for centuries? As a result of this compound, turmeric is known to support many areas of your health—from reducing inflammation to supporting your immune system and […]
Chicken and rice dishes are a favorite comfort food for many—and with good reason: It’s nourishing and satisfying. If you’re a fan of the old standard, you’re going to love my latest creation—my Skillet Turmeric Chicken and Rice Recipe. This turmeric chicken and rice recipe features aromatic jasmine rice and a variety of spices such […]
I’ve said it many times: One size does NOT fit all—and belly bloating is a great example of this. So many fad diets are high in fiber and this can actually be the culprit behind the question of what causes bloating. The truth of the matter is that in order to minimize bloating and get […]
We’re in the heart of fall, which means we’re at the beginning of cold and flu season. And after a year and a half of fighting a global viral illness, I wanted to share with you a recipe that is full of ingredients known to support your immune health: my Carrot Ginger Turmeric Soup with […]
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 […]
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 […]
This quick and easy recipe is packed with anti-inflammatory omega-3 fatty acids. This recipe is one of my contributions to the “Cook With Us” series from Well+Good.
I contributed this piece to Women of Today about sugar and its relation to inflammation in your body: Sugar, Sugar, Sugar. It’s in the news and at the tip of everyone’s tongue. You have likely heard that you should cut down your sugar intake for various reasons, but did you know that one of the […]
I spoke to Runner’s World about the elderberry and its reputation as an immunity booster: Elderberry is a dark purple berry that comes from the European elder tree. The berries are tart in flavor and need to be cooked to be eaten, which is why most products that tout the ingredient are in the form […]
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 […]
If there’s one word that’s entered the public consciousness in a big way over the past few years when it comes to understanding our food choices, it’s inflammation. I spoke to THE THIRTY to weigh in on the top foods that cause inflammation: “Consuming a diet that is rich with sugar-sweetened beverages increases oxidative stress […]
