Feb 21, 2023
In today’s podcast episode, Maya Feller, MS, RD, CDN, cookbook author and founder of Maya Feller Nutrition, is joining us to discuss an anti-bias, inclusive, culturally sensitive approach to nutrition, an area that the nutrition field has historically missed the mark on. Maya specializes in nutrition for chronic diseases and is a nationally recognized nutrition expert that has incredible insights to share.
Dedicated to promoting nutrition education, Maya is seeking to help the public to make informed food choices that support health and longevity. You can check out her latest cookbook, Eating from Our Roots: 80+ Healthy Home-Cooked Favorites from Cultures Around the World for delicious, healthy recipes that will send your taste buds on an exquisite cultural journey.
Join us as we discuss:
The inspiration behind Maya’s journey to becoming a dietitian
How Maya’s career as an RD impacted her eating habits
Problems surround inclusion and cultural sensitivity in the nutrition world
How healthcare professionals and the media can improve and promote more inclusive nutrition
Diet myths and misconceptions
Maya’s favorite recipes
What it means to eat from our roots
Connect with Maya
Website: https://mayafellernutrition.com/
Instagram: @mayafellerrd
Facebook: MayaFellerNutrition