Vitamins and Supplements Immunity

The Health Benefits of Winter Squash

I weighed in on this article about winter squash for Consumer Reports: True to their name, winter squashes are ideal foods to have on hand during the cooler months. They not only are packed with immune-­enhancing nutrients but also work well in heartier dishes and can last a long time in your kitchen. “Their thick […]

Vitamins and Supplements Keto

Benefits Of MCT Oil

Whether MCT oil is a staple in your diet (keto followers, looking at you) or you’ve just stumbled upon it in a smoothie recipe or two, chances are you’ve had some type of interaction with this buzzy supplement. I spoke to The Zoe Report for this piece about MCT oil and its benefits: “Medium chain […]

Nutritional Yeast
Vitamins and Supplements Protein

22 Secret-Weapon Ingredients for Big Flavor

I weighed in on this piece for Shape about fast flavor boosters: “Nutritional yeast is a food-grade inactive form of yeast that can be fortified with additional vitamins and minerals, or unfortified with the naturally occurring nutrient profile. The fortified versions of nutritional yeast are loaded with B vitamins—specifically B12, a nutrient that is very […]

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Expert-Approved Vitamin Brands

I offered my thoughts to TheThirty about how to make the best choices when you’re browsing the vitamin aisle at your local drugstore. “In my opinion, I would suggest avoiding supplements with unnecessary and unacceptable ingredients such as heavy metals, trans and hydrogenated fats, and artificial colors to name a few,” Feller says. “In addition, […]

Vitamins and Supplements Beauty

13 of the Best Anti-Aging Supplements

I offered my thoughts to TheThirty about whether you should consider taking supplements and doing all you can to take care of yourself as you age: “Aging is a result of normal biological functioning where there are marked changes in our cells,” explains registered dietitian Maya Feller, MS, RD, CDN of Brooklyn-based Maya Feller Nutrition. “The process […]

Vitamins and Supplements Inflammation

What Are the Health Benefits of Elderberry?

I spoke to Runner’s World about the elderberry and its reputation as an immunity booster: Elderberry is a dark purple berry that comes from the European elder tree. The berries are tart in flavor and need to be cooked to be eaten, which is why most products that tout the ingredient are in the form […]

Vitamins and Supplements Antioxidants

5 Best Wellness Shots

I spoke to delish to offer my thoughts on the most popular wellness shots on the market, what to expect when you take them, and whether they’re really worth it. “I grew up eating Turmeric,” says Maya Feller, MS, RD, CDN of Brooklyn-based Maya Feller Nutrition. “It’s used throughout the Caribbean, India, Southeast Asia, and […]

Vitamins and Supplements Grocery Shopping

The Best Healthy Foods to Buy for Your Kids Right Now

With school, summer camps, and daycares closed due to the coronavirus, some parents are coming to the blunt realization of just how tricky it is to keep your kids busy all. day. long. (Hats off to teachers, am I right?) And keeping kids busy is just the half of it. You also have to keep […]

Vitamins and Supplements Grocery Shopping

Benefits of sprouts that will have you eating them up

As far as nutrient-packed ingredients, heavy hitters like cauliflower and broccoli tend to get a lot of love and attention. But sprouts also pack a nutritional punch, and the benefits of sprouts shouldn’t be overlooked.  I spoke to Well+Good about their nutritional benefit and how to incorporate sprouts into your diet: Feller’s go-to way to […]

Vitamins and Supplements Covid

The Best Foods to Eat to Avoid the Coronavirus

What you eat and drink can make a huge difference in staying healthy during the coronavirus scare.  I spoke to Inside Edition about why its important to stay hydrated and foods that can boost your immune system: “Hydration is terribly important,” Feller told Inside Edition. “For women, you want to drink two liters a day […]

Vitamins and Supplements Gut Health

6 cauliflower benefits that make it a healthy choice

Cauliflower packs a punch when it comes to its nutritional benefits, which only further solidifies its reputation as one of the best healthy foods you can eat.  I offered some insight on this cruciferous vegetable to Well+Good: Another one of the many cauliflower benefits you can enjoy: better digestive health. “The high fiber content of […]

Vitamins and Supplements Antioxidants

Easy Wellness Shot Recipes You Can Make at Home

I offered some ideas and recipes to PopSugar for this piece about DIY versions of the fancy wellness shots you get at your local juicery: We’ve enlisted the help of Maya Feller, RD, of Brooklyn-based Maya Feller Nutrition, to ensure you’re balancing out your diet in a feasible, convenient, and delicious way — even while […]

Vitamins and Supplements Metabolic Health

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 […]