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Spotlight on Alaska I’ve been thinking about starting a foodways series looking at the link between culture, food, and history. Here is the first conversation. Please send your thoughts and feedback! Let’s start with Alaska- the name derived from the Aleut word, “Aleyska”. In this post, I’ll discuss food history and delicious dishes you should […]
By Marissa Sheldon, MPH January 23, 2024 Maya Feller, MS, RD, CDN, is the founder and lead dietitian at Maya Feller Nutrition in Brooklyn, New York. She received her Masters of Science degree in clinical nutrition from New York University, where she also previously served as an adjunct professor. She is dedicated to promoting nutrition […]
By Abbey Stone January 23, 2024 Time to move beyond your understanding of cucumber, feta, olives, tomato, and red onion—and onto what makes this eating pattern so powerful. In its annual Best Diets ranking, U.S. News and World Report has awarded the top spot to the Mediterranean diet for the seventh year in a row. […]
Jan. 3, 2024 Mediterranean Diet tops list for seventh consecutive year. WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in health rankings and consumer advice, today revealed the 2024 rankings of its annual evaluation of Best Diets. Partnering with The Harris Poll on the Best Diets methodology — and including input from […]
By Apple Mandy 2nd September 2023 The iconic vegetarian stew is a popular Jamaican dish made from a medley of fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices, all simmered in coconut milk. In Jamaica, there’s nothing more comforting than a bowl of ital. The popular island stew eaten by the Rastafarian community is a medley of fresh […]
There is a detrimental misconception about Black diasporic food, and it’s time for cultural awareness in a dangerously white industry. AMIRA BARGER September 12, 2023 For centuries, food has served as a means to connect people across various communities. There is no more common tradition among humanity than breaking bread. This universal experience tells the […]
By Maya Feller August 28, 2023 We need to rethink the term “ethnic foods” and how we discuss global cuisines. Growing up in Cambridge, MA, in the 90s, the ethnic foods aisle of our local Bread & Circus grocery store was the place you shopped when you were looking for spices other than salt and […]
By Michele Ross August 8, 2023 There’s no time better than the present to look into lifestyle habits that support long-term health. Naturally, being proactive is much more advantageous than doing damage control only once signs of unwellness kick in. That said, prioritizing restriction is definitely not on the menu du jour. “I like to […]
Diversity is the critical component your diet may be missing. By Dezi Abeyta July 26, 2023 IN THE WORLD of nutrition, there’s a rising trend toward embracing culturally diverse and inclusive diets. It’s not just about trying new flavors and exploring different cuisines. This movement is actually grounded in science. And that exact science suggests […]
By Maya Feller, MS, RD, CDN July 18, 2023 The American medical establishment is fixated on a narrow definition of “healthy food.” A Filipina woman recently came to see me for dietitian services after she was told by her primary care provider that she needed to “eat healthier.” She was told if she didn’t make […]
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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 […]
These are Kindred’s top picks for places where Black families can find community, celebrate culture, and build generational legacies. By Leslie D. Rose Updated on June 23, 2023 So many families in the United States move from city to city or state to state in search of opportunities that will benefit their families generationally. But […]
By Maki Yazawa May 22, 2023 According to a recent interview with Dan Buettner, a National Geographic reporter, longevity expert, and founder of the Blue Zones, there’s one thing all five of the healthy-aging hotspots around the world have in common: Deliciously flavorful food that’s been crafted with care. […] 5 tips for preparing flavorful […]
