Marissa Vicario

Recent Blog Posts

Winter Ski Getaway in Stowe

   It seems like ages ago now, but on New Year's Day we headed to Vermont for a Winter ski getaway in Stowe. Skiing in the Northeast can always be a little icy, but I love going to Vermont for a Winter ski getaway because there's so much natural beauty and always lots of good food. This was our fifth time to Stowe and we've also been to Okemo which is charming. Although this trip to … [Read more...]

Natural Solutions for Common Winter Woes

This post is sponsored by NOW Foods. All opinions are my own. It's Winter and that can only mean one thing - opportunities are rife for bolstering your immune system (hello sniffles), taking care of your skin (dry air, not fair) and soothing sore muscles. I have endless gratitude for Western Medicine and rely on it whenever it's needed, but as a Health Coach I also like to supplement with natural … [Read more...]

Year in Review … Most Memorable Moments of 2018

Happy New Year! This year we stayed stateside for the holidays and I took some time off of blogging and my usual social media schedule. We started the week in Vermont for a short ski trip to kick off 2019. I'm thankful that our travel schedule was lighter this year and also for the time off. As far as years go, 2018 was pretty ok for me. There were some difficult moments - and likely more to come … [Read more...]

Tart and Tangy Blueberry Yogurt Parfait with Chia Pudding

This post is sponsored by Lantana Foods and Fit Approach. All opinions are my own.  I’ve always been a hummus-lover, but I’ll admit that the idea of fruit hummus had me questioning life. To me, hummus has always been a savory condiment enjoyed on toast, crackers and veggies. However, the team at Lantana Foods has completely flipped any preconceived notions I had of hummus on its head and … [Read more...]

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...]