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Maya Feller
RD, CDN
Maya Feller, MS, RD, CDN of Maya Feller Nutrition is a registered dietitian nutritionist who works with patients looking for nutritional management of non-communicable chronic illnesses with medical nutrition therapy. Maya received her masters of science in clinical nutrition at New York University, where she is adjunct faculty. When working one on one and with groups, Maya believes in meeting the whole person where they are and using a patient-centered, culturally sensitive approach to effect agency and enable each client to meet their unique nutrition-related goals. Maya is dedicated to promoting nutrition education that helps the public to make informed food choices that support health and longevity. Maya shares her approachable, real food based solutions to millions of people through regular speaking engagements, writing in local and national publications, via Instagram, and as a national nutrition expert on Good Morning America, Dr. Oz and more.
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By Maya Feller
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OK, But What Are Antioxidants Really?
Nutrition
By Maya Feller
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Why Racism in Nutrition Is Such a Big Problem — and What We Can Do About It
Nutrition
By Maya Feller
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7 Health Benefits of Eggs That'll Convince You to Crack One for Breakfast
Nutrition
By Maya Feller and Anthea Levi, MS, RD, CDN and Kelly Plowe, MS, RD
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Is a Gluten-Free Diet Healthy if You Don't Have Celiac Disease?
Nutrition
By Maya Feller
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Why Are Only Some Types of Moldy Cheese Safe to Eat?
Nutrition
By Maya Feller
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Do 'Lactose-Free' and 'Dairy-Free' Mean the Same Thing?
Nutrition
By Maya Feller
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The Best Pre-Workout Foods and the Science of Why They Work
Nutrition
By Maya Feller
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10 Thermic Foods That Fire Up Your Metabolism
Weight Management
By Maya Feller
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How Bad Is It Really to Eat Unwashed Fruits and Vegetables?
Nutrition
By Maya Feller
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What Are Calories — and Should You Be Counting Them to Lose Weight?
Nutrition
By Maya Feller
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Acetylcholine Is Crucial for Memory. Are You Getting Enough?
Nutrition
By Maya Feller
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How to Read a Nutrition Label — and Finally Get Your Macros Right
Nutrition
By Maya Feller
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Which Fish Has the Highest and Lowest Mercury Levels?
Nutrition
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