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The Art of Being Well with Dr. Will Cole January 30, 2023 In this episode, I’m joined by registered dietitian, nutritionist, and author, Maya Feller. Taking inspiration from her own cultural roots and her clinical training, her new book Eating From Our Roots, takes us on a culinary trip around the globe. By shedding light […]
By People Staff January 25, 2023 “The marinade is really what makes the dish,” says the author of the ‘Eating From Our Roots’ cookbook “This recipe is straightforward and easy to replicate,” says registered dietician nutritionist Maya Feller, who includes this recipe in her new Eating From Our Roots cookbook. “So many of my patients […]
By Maya FellerJanuary 25, 2023 Language influences our thoughts as well as our perceptions, and it has the ability to evoke feelings. We remember words used to describe people, places, and cultures that are not our own, and this shapes our future reactions. In the current landscape, language has been weaponized and used to create […]
By Maya Feller, RD January 24, 2023 Each of us has patterns of eating that are, in many ways, routinized and repetitive. In addition, we have all adopted our own ideas about what foods get categorized as “healthy” and often have binary thinking about “good” and “bad” foods. Our ideas are shaped by cultural norms. […]
Written by: Maya Feller, MS, RD, CDN Published on: January 24, 2023 Maya Feller, MS, RD, CDN, is the author of the new goop Press cookbook Eating from Our Roots. You can see Feller in conversation with Gwyneth this Thursday, January 26—and get your own nutrition questions answered in real time. In my nutrition practice, […]
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By Maya Feller, M.S., R.D., CDN January 23, 2023 This legume-rich stew provides a great source of plant-based protein as well as vitamins and minerals that support metabolic function and energy production thanks to the peanuts and black-eyed peas. It’s creamy with a hint of starch, and simply delicious. The rich flavors come together in […]
A unique look into new American Filipino cuisine Introducing my friend, Chef Joel Javier! Chef Joel spent his early years in the Philippines and migrated to Jersey City when he was 10 and has been a New Yorker for the past 19 years. We met through Bill Tellpan, the culinary director at The Met Museum […]
Excited to share my friend & book content contributor with you! Silvia came to New York from Italy for what was meant to be a 3 month consulting gig. She somehow turned that into 10 years, becoming an executive chef at 26, getting on Top Chef, and opening this beautiful restaurant, LaRina Pastificio e Vino […]
By Crystal Hoshaw — Updated on Jan 10, 2023 Dietitian Maya Feller knows a thing or two about cultural cuisine. In fact, she wrote a whole book about it! “Eating From Our Roots: 80+ Healthy Home-Cooked Favorites From Cultures Around the World” is Feller’s latest contribution to cooking canon. It’s a global culinary journey spotlighting […]
More research is needed to really know the impact of this plant, but for many, it’s worth exploring. BY VALERIE AGYEMAN, R.D.PUBLISHED: JAN 5, 2023 […] Benefits of Maca With plenty of anecdotal information about its effectiveness passed down from past generations, “much of the research around maca has been conducted on animals and therefore […]
There’s been a lot of talk about cultural foods lately, but what does that really mean? Cultural and heritage foods can refer to traditions based on region, ethnicity, and even particular families. “Cultural foods are different based on the individual,” says Maya Feller, registered dietitian and author of “Eating from Our Roots: 80+ Healthy Home-Cooked […]
I’ve heard it so many times: New Year, New You. As a trained nutrition professional and cookbook author who works with individuals from diverse backgrounds, I have learned that dominant Western social norms have taught us to believe that come January 1st, we are expected to attempt to transform ourselves into a whole new person—crash […]
Written by: Denise John, PhD Published on: December 22, 2022 Working with registered dietitian Maya Feller is a revelation: She’s practical but not prescriptive. Her advice about healthy eating is always nonjudgmental—she really listens, especially about the foods you have always loved, the flavors that bring you joy, and the dishes you cannot imagine a […]
