Marissa Vicario

Recent Blog Posts

How to Survive the Holidays and Thrive

If you're anything like me, you're trying to make it through the next two weeks in once piece while simultaneously punching the clock on end-of-year deadlines. With all of the joy that comes with the holidays, they can also bring on a lot of stress. This time of year isn't easy for everyone as many try to navigate difficult family dynamics, financial hardhsips and the pain of loss - the holidays … [Read more...]

Gluten-free Double Chocolate Cherry Cookies

This post is sponsored by Lantana Foods and Fit Approach. All opinions are my own.  I'm not sure what's come over me, but I've had Holiday baking on my brain lately. I'm usually not a big baker but when I laid eyes on the Lantana Cherry Hummus, I knew it was calling for chocolate - and lots of it! Double chocolate and I knew I had to make these Gluten-free Double Chocolate Cherry … [Read more...]

15 Holiday Gift Ideas for the Wellness Lover in Your Life

To say this gift guide isn't just a little self-serving would be an understatement. While I own many of the items on it and highly recommend them as healthy holiday gift ideas for the wellness lover, a handful of them are on my own personal wishlist so either way, they come with my own wellness stamp of approval.  I've included a variety of gifts at a range of price points so no matter who's … [Read more...]

Should I Drink Celery Juice?

Currently in wellness, celery juice is trending and that means I'm getting asked by ALL my clients this one burning question: "Should I drink celery juice?" If you know me, the answer isn't always as cut and dry as a "yes" or "no." What's with this trend in the first place? Celery juice fans claim that 16 ounces of celery juice first thing in the morning on an empty stomach is a miracle cure-all … [Read more...]

Sakara Recipes + Discount Code: Zucchini Linguini

Sakara Recipes: A Sakara Life 10-Day Reset Recipe + A Discount Code EXCLUSIVE SAKARA LIFE DISCOUNT:Β SAVE 20% ON YOUR FIRST ORDERΒ WITH CODE MARISSAVSAKARA I'm going to let you in on a little secret - something that has been my secret weapon for gently detoxing and resetting my body whether after an indulgent vacation, busy travel or work week or during the hectic holiday season. Whenever I feel … [Read more...]

With Gratitude + The Healthiest Black Friday Savings

During this season of thanks, I'm posting a personal note to let you know that I'm grateful for you, the members of the Marissa's Well-being and Health/Where I Need to Be community.    You may not know it, but you've touched my life profoundly with each passing year. Whether you've read my book, shared a blog post, liked an Instagram photo, came to a class or workshop, participated in a … [Read more...]

Should You Get a Flu Shot?

It's the most wonderful time of the year, and unfortunately, the most contagious time of the year. If you've ever been hit with the flu - and I'm sure you have - you know it can be a miserable experience. Every doctor and pharmacy will have you believe that the flu shot is the best way to prevent getting the flu, but the reality is that the flu shot isn't as effective as the advertising … [Read more...]

5 Ways to Create a Deeper Spiritual Practice

In my work as an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, I support women with creating healthier lifestyle habits. Doing so reaches far beyond nutrition into every aspect of life from career, education, home life and even spirituality. Spirituality as a self-care practice is one of the areas where my clients commonly feel lacking yet wish to create a deeper spiritual practice. I find that a lot of … [Read more...]

A Beginner’s Guide to Matcha

Unless you're living under a rock, you've likely heard of matcha! Whether or not you've tried it (and like it!) may be another story. As someone who has loved the green tea beverage from first sip, I'm partial to matcha and all of its many health benefits. However, if you've never tried it or you're matcha-curious but have yet to dive into a cup, here's a quick guide to matcha for … [Read more...]