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How to Stop Snacking Late at Night
I spoke to HUM Nutrition share some insight into the causes and side effects of eating late at night, as well as tips to curb even your strongest after-hours cravings. Then, Brooklyn-based nutrition expert Maya Feller, MS, RD, CDN, notes that widespread developments in modern living also influence hunger cues in a variety of ways. […]
Tips for Maintaining a Healthy Relationship With Food While Stuck at Home
Snacking isn’t a bad thing, as long as you’re reaching for the good stuff. I talked to Real Simple in for this piece about how to snack healthier while we’re stuck at home: “I would recommend taking the time to sit away from screens while eating the snack and minimizing eating while walking or while […]
5 common obstacles to eating a healthier diet
I paid a visit to Hoda and Jenna to talk about the five obstacles people face when trying to eat healthier.
How the Calorie Content in Food Is Determined
Wondering why your favorite yogurt has 100 calories while that muffin has 400 of them? I spoke to Amy Gorin in this piece for The Healthy about the history of the calorie and how calorie counts are calculated: “It’s important for people to know there is far more to nutrition than the caloric value of […]
The Healthiest Foods At Chipotle
I talked to MindBodyGreen about the healthiest choices on the menu at Chipotle! I had a patient who worked at Chipotle, so I became very well versed in their menu options because they provide their staff with meals. I really appreciate the customizable nature of their offerings. My top pick would be a salad with […]
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 […]
The 3 Sneakiest Foods That Cause Cellulite
I contributed to this article for Shape about food that packs on the pounds and can cause cellulite. Refined carbs, or foods that are missing one or more of the key components that make a grain a whole grain, is one of the main inflammation-causing food groups, says registered dietitian Maya Feller. “In refined carbs, […]