Marissa Vicario

Recent Blog Posts

10 Superfoods That Love You Back

I had the opportunity to preview the newest edition (3rd ed.) of Integrative Nutrition: Feed Your Hunger for Health and Happiness. This book has been like my nutrition bible since attending IIN five years ago. But I was pleasantly surprised to see a TON of new content, including a sidebar about global superfoods. Eating the right food has everything to do with your health and well-being. So when … [Read more...]

The Biggest Loser Controversy: A Health Coach’s Perspective

So, about this Biggest Loser controversy. Unlike most of the rest of the country, I didn't watch this week's finale. While I've seen the show many times, I don't tune in regularly. I have mixed feelings about it. There are plenty of articles out there taking side on the Biggest Loser controversy so I'm also not going to comment on whether Rachel lost too much weight, if she deserved to win … [Read more...]

Meditation Made Easy

One of my goals for this year is to be more consistent with my meditation practice. Yes, I'm putting it out there to keep me accountable. For years, I've been on and off with it, but so far this year it's going better than ever (no, still not perfect, but I probably won't ever be!). Mostly because I'm doing it differently this time around in a meditation made easy kind of way. Meditation makes … [Read more...]

Beyond Sushi’s Sunflower Halva Vanilla Nut Butter

  For anyone tired of run-of-the-mill nut butters, may I suggest Beyond Sushi nut butters. I tried their Sunflower Halva Vanilla Nut Butter and we managed to polish off an entire jar before I could snap a picture! This creamy spread has a surprising flavor that manages to be sweet and savory at the same time. I went into Beyond Sushi, a vegan sushi spot in Chelsea Market (there's also a … [Read more...]

11 Healthy Lunches That Aren’t Salad

It's cold outside and frigid temps mean your usual cold salad may not be as appealing as it was last June. That's normal. Cold weather calls for warm food to keep your body temperature regulated naturally. Here, I've curated 11 healthy lunches that aren't salad. Put these easy, creative meals on rotation to get you through the rest of this winter. Kale and Mushroom Wrap Source: Women's Health … [Read more...]

Healthy Hot Spot: Jack’s Wife Freda

I have to be honest, for two whole years the SoHo cafe Jack's Wife Freda has been on my never ending wish list of NYC restaurants to try-- the name alone makes it intriguing --  but for whatever reason I kept missing it. Luckily, I had the chance to go  last weekend with Women Who Brunch and am happy to say, it could become a new favorite. It'll take at least a few more visits … [Read more...]

Breakfast Oatmeal Muffins

Ever need a grab and go breakfast? Like something that's not a store-bought granola bar, because really, those are so not satisfying. January is National Oatmeal Month (so I'm told) so of course an oatmeal recipe is appropriate this week. Somewhere online I ran across this recipe for oatmeal cupcakes so I adapted it a little and ended up with these breakfast oatmeal muffins. Ingredients:  … [Read more...]

2014 Fitness Must-Haves

Exercise has always been a non-negotiable part of my day. So I need to have the right gear and classes to keep me motivated. I've found that having a new top or a fun class to look forward to is key. Β As part of a FitFluential campaign, I've rounded up a few of my fitness essentials for the new Year, including the new Koss Fit Series. Hopefully, you'll find something new to try to keep your … [Read more...]

Why Getting Off Track Can Be A Good Thing

Confession: Over the holidays I got off track with healthy eating and exercise.Β  I didn't plan it that way. The opposite, really. But it being the holidays and us getting engaged in Paris, it happened. I ate, I drank and I didn't workout -- the worst possible combination. Though I don't really weigh myself, I did when I got back, just so I could come completely clean in this blog post. Not a … [Read more...]