Marissa Vicario

Recent Blog Posts

Homemade Sushi with Kirin USA + Tips for Ordering at a Sushi Restaurant

  I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Millennial Central for Kirin. I received product samples to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation From ginger to umeboshi plum vinegar, Asian flavors and ingredients show up in my home cooking often because they're healthy and they give food a lot of natural flavor. But above … [Read more...]

A Healthy Home: Chemical Reform with Seventh Generation

I participated in a campaign on behalf of Millennial Central for Seventh Generation. I received a promotional item and product samples as a thank you for participating. This month I'm teaming up with Seventh Generation to help spread awareness about the importance of chemical reform in the United States. When I started prioritizing my health and wellness years ago, it was a one-dimensional … [Read more...]

Building Muscle Strength: The Les Mills Approach

The following post is sponsored by FitFluential LLC on behalf of Les Mills.  This winter I've been on a mission to build strength. Training for half marathons and triathlons involves a lot of cardio, which is a good thing, but last year I realized my workouts were becoming imbalanced and building muscle strength was where I directed my focus during the off-season, a great time to work on getting … [Read more...]

Oz-approved Chia Pancakes

Once upon a time, I posted this on Twitter: Thanks 2 @DrOz and team for the #HH Summit event and bringing important health topics mainstream, would love to be a guest on your show! — Marissa Vicario (@MarissaVicario) February 25, 2012 A few Fridays ago I got a call from the Dr. Oz Show, one thing led to another and this dream came true! I'm a firm believer in being clear and direct about your … [Read more...]

Spring Cleaning Mind, Body & Home

I participated in a Blogger Activation on behalf of Millennial Central for Modere I received a promotional item to facilitate my review and to thank me for my participation. Earlier this week we had our first sign of 60 degree weather. That didn't last long as we're back to the cold temps now. Regardless, the first sign of Spring weather (or any change in weather, for that matter) puts me in the … [Read more...]

A Day in the Life of a Health Coach

What's a day in the life of a health coach like? Last week I posted on Facebook and Twitter that I needed some blogging inspiration. Crickets. (Really, guys???) Except for one brave soul, Kara. She tweeted that she wanted me to write about a day in the life of a health coach - a day in my life as a health coach. I need some blogging inspiration. What do you want to read about most? Comment and … [Read more...]

Protein Pancakes {Gluten-free, dairy-free & sugar-free}

When your job revolves around talking about food, you tend to get cravings. Lucky for me, it's mostly for healthy things like broccoli so I have no problem honoring them This week while putting together a few menu ideas for a client, I had a strong craving for breakfast -- specifically, protein pancakes -- only it was almost time for dinner. I love a good breakfast for dinner so I cooked up … [Read more...]

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...]