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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 […]

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What is Mediterranean food? More than you probably think

Well + Good wrote up a recap of this week’s TALK Panel, where I offered my thoughts on the Mediterranean Diet and how to reap its nutritional benefits: “The Mediterranean diet, the way that we talk about it in the US, we’re really referring to the Mediterranean as Italy. However, we know that the Mediterranean […]

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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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Green tea extract is not the same as green tea—and that matters for your health

I weight in on the health benefits of Green Tea Extract in this piece for Well+Good: Most capsules also have a low amount of caffeine, Feller adds, so it might affect sleep rhythms of people who are caffeine sensitive (especially if a person is drinking other forms of caffeine on top of the extract.) As […]

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Best Mushroom Beverages

Is The Mushroom Drink Trend Worth Trying?  I gave my thoughts in this piece for AskMen: But, Maya Feller, MS, RD, CDN notes that besides the aforementioned benefits, it’s important for men to remember that mushrooms are high in dietary fiber (allowing you to feel fuller longer, while being cardio-protective) and rich in vitamins, minerals, […]