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PIX 11: Healthy food options to incorporate into your diet

by: Marysol Castro, Alex Lee, Allie Jasinski Jul 18, 2023 NEW YORK (PIX11) – Almost two in five adults have high cholesterol, according to the CDC. It can put you at high risk for heart disease and stroke. Registered nutritionist and dietitian Maya Feller answers questions about cholesterol and what healthy food options you can […]

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Ebony: Dietician Maya Feller Shares Why Delicious Food is Actually a Gateway to Proper Nutrition. 

By Savannah M. Taylor July 7, 2023 Operating a Brooklyn-based practice rooted in an anti-bias patient-centered lens of cultural humility, Maya Feller MS,RD,CDN has been on a separate yet related quest to equip marginalized communities with resources to bridge the gaps of food inequality. Food and nutrition inequities have historically plagued communities of color, especially […]

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Ancient Health Podcast: Understanding Metabolic Disease and How to Prevent It with Food As Medicine with Maya Feller

NYT best-selling author and registered dietitian Maya Feller, shares her unique approach to healing metabolic conditions using a food as medicine approach to wellness. Ever wonder how to cook for the varying health needs of your family? Maya explains how it IS possible to cook for your heritage, individual preferences, and healing requirements. Other topics […]

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Own Your Healthy!

What does that really mean? People say, “I want to eat healthier.” or “ I want to be healthy.” My question is, how does one even define healthy? And does a definition even exist? We know that health is often defined as being free from illness or injury. How does this translate to a “healthy […]

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Consumer Reports: Are Collard Greens Good for You?

This veggie is a southern staple that packs plenty of nutrition By Sally Wadyka February 19, 2023 While other dark leafy greens such as spinach and kale may garner more attention, collard greens are also an incredibly tasty and nutritious option. Unless you grew up in the South, you may not be familiar with collards, […]

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Rachael Ray Show: Berbere-Spiced Chickpea Stew

Brooklyn-based registered dietitian and nutritionist Maya Feller shares a quick and easy vegetarian chickpea stew from her new book, Eating from Our Roots. The dish, from chef Gerald Sombright in Naples, Florida, is flavored with berbere, a spice blend from Ethiopia based on hot chiles. Chiles contain capsaicin, an antioxidant compound that can support healthy […]

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goop: Nutritional Tips for Insulin Resistance from Dietitian Maya Feller

Written by: the Editors of goop, Reviewed by: Denise John, PhD Published on: January 12, 2023 Registered dietitian Maya Feller takes an inspiring approach to food, combining nutritional science with the art of cooking to create nourishing meals without forfeiting flavor or cultural flair. You can find her finest recipes in her new cookbook, Eating […]

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To Salt or Not To Salt?

It’s about options and finding your flow!  Join me on this short dive into understanding cardiovascular health, prevention, and management choices. While cooking at home or even at a favorite restaurant, do you find yourself having second thoughts about adding a pinch or five of extra salt? To make informed decisions, let’s first dive into […]

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Avocado, Quinoa and Kale Salad With Lemon Mustard Dressing

From time to time we have dietetic interns who are studying to become Registered Dietitians rotate through our practice at Maya Feller Nutrition. They support us with research, patient counseling sessions and more. Recently, we had a new Chef, Chef Bri come and intern with us. She helped to develop this recipe. I wanted to […]

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Struggling With Inflammation and Need Help? These Common Fruits Pack a Powerful Punch!

Want to know how you can reduce inflammation related symptoms such as bloat, fatigue, and achy joints and prevent chronic illness?  Keep reading! Earlier this year we talked about Chronic Inflammation. I talked about what it does in the body and how to combat it.  Now we want to take a look at some powerful […]