Marissa Vicario

Recent Blog Posts

What Supplements Should I Take?

One of the most popular questions I’m asked is, “what supplements should I take?” Seems a lot of people think supplements = healthy. Not so much. I’m on the conservative side when it comes to supplementation. I’ll attempt to answer the question, "What supplements should I take" by explaining why I take the ones I do in a minute but first let me explain why I’m conservative. Nature gets it … [Read more...]

Purely Elizabeth Gluten-free Granola Giveaway

When I first started studying nutrition and learned about the real meaning of “gluten-free” I was frustrated that eating store-bought gluten free bread meant ingesting a laundry list of other fillers and chemicals. I met purely elizabeth founder and maker of gluten-free granola and baking mixes, Elizabeth Stein, while I was a student at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition. I remember one … [Read more...]

Breakfast Ideas: Find Your Perfect Breakfast

By now you know that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It supplies a third of the macro and micro-nutrients your body needs to run without a hitch. Often my clients find they're stumped for breakfast ideas so they go without or get what's quick. Not any breakfast will do. A cup of coffee gulped down on the go, a sugary cup of yogurt or even a muffin probably won’t do. Your body … [Read more...]

Healthy Meal Planning for the Week: Whole Grains

I refuse to believe that healthy meal planning for the week has to take hours to be worthwhile. One of my most favorite tips is to make a large pot of whole grains on Sunday night to keep on hand throughout the week. Whole grains are more versatile than you think. I’ll tell you why in a second. Here’s what you do: 1. Measure 1 or 2 cups of your favorite whole grain. A few ideas: quinoa, brown … [Read more...]

Listen to Your Body

Last Saturday I went for a long run in Central Park with David. The weather was perfect, the sun was shining and I was properly fueled and hydrated. It should have felt incredible. But it didn’t. Afterwards, I turned to David and admitted I was depleted. Because I’m so active, imbalance is always apparent in my fitness first. September and October have been and will be hectic months. As a … [Read more...]

Fall Salad: Dandelion Greens with Honey-Dijon Vinaigrette

Now that it's Fall, I still love making easy salads for dinner paired with a protein but since the cooler weather is blowing in, I like to beef them up a little. There are so many ways to winterize salads as the weather gets even colder, but for now, let's talk about this one special salad that was a dinnertime hit on Sunday night. Dandelion greens are a heartier green, a great alternative to … [Read more...]

Healthy Living Summit Recap 2013

  I confess, this year I discovered I love going to blogger conferences where I don't know anyone and in cities I've never been to. Of course, this may sound crazy for an introvert like me, but sometimes I surprise myself. Last weekend, I went to the Healthy Living Summit in Minneapolis, Minn. and in May I went to Bloggy Boot Camp in Charlotte, Nc. I'm so excited about this conference that I … [Read more...]

Athleta Iron Girl 2013 Race Recap

I meant to post this recap sooner but I've been "processing" this race and for the past two weeks coupled with I'm really not one for race recaps. Even after all the processing, I'm not sure what to say about the Athleta Iron Girl Triathlon, so I'll let the pictures and numbers do most of the talking. Two Sundays ago was my third time doing this race (previously called the Danskin Women's … [Read more...]

How to Choose the Right Health Coach for YOU

I get hundreds of inquiries about my health coaching services. And in my five years of coaching, I'v noticed that I always develop effortless relationships with the women who become my clients. I'm not surprised, really. Like attracts like. Usually they're struggling with something I've been through or we have similar perspectives or personality traits. Somehow, it all seems to click from Day … [Read more...]