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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 […]
While plant-based foods are a goldmine of nutrient value, there’s one nutrient you need that isn’t readily available in them: omega-3 fatty acids, which slinked to increased life span. Fortunately, there’s one great source of omega-3 fatty acids: SMASH fish. SMASH is an acronym for salmon, mackerel, anchovies, sardines, and herring. To learn more […]
It’s National Diabetes Month, which means this is the perfect time to take a deep dive into the fastest growing global epidemic of our time: type 2 diabetes. While we’re all familiar with this chronic disease and likely have either been diagnosed with it ourselves or know someone close to us with this diagnosis, it’s […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
I paid a visit to Hoda and Jenna to talk about the five obstacles people face when trying to eat healthier.
I contributed this piece to The Chalkboard about aging and its relation to nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+), a vital coenzyme found in all living cells. The human body is made up of trillions of cells, each with its own composition and function. Our cells work together in a complex harmony to carry out various functions. […]
I contributed this piece to Today.Com about a new study from the British Journal of Medicine (BMJ) that suggests that eating a diet rich in vegetables and fruit may reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by up to 50%. As a large case study that spanned 16 years and focused on more than 23,000 […]
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 […]
I was featured in this important piece from MindBodyGreen about the relationship between structural racism and food insecurity. Because these disparities have continued for more than a decade, the researchers say it’s important to think beyond race and ethnicity alone and start considering the factors that affect people of color differently than whites—aka structural racism. […]
The folks over at The Thirty have updated their article about the health benefits of Stevia, and I offered my thoughts on the artificial sweetener: “We need to remember the importance of making changes such as replacing a caloric sweetener with a non-caloric sweetener in the overall context of diet and lifestyle modification. Using a […]
