Marissa Vicario

Recent Blog Posts

Healthy Hot Spot: The Butcher’s Daughter

It's been forever since I've written a Healthy Hot Spot post. Why? Because David and I are eating at home more than ever and we love it. We DO get out on occasion (a girl's gotta live a little!). But I swear now that my belly is used to home-cooked food, restaurant food mostly feels too heavy and salty. Then we stepped foot into The Butcher's Daughter  and that all changed -- at least for a … [Read more...]

How {and Why} I Fell Back in Love with My Blog

When I started blogging in 2008, I was ecstatic. The decision to publish something online that was all my own and would document everything I learned as a health coach in training at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition was like a huge jolt of energy to my system. But it wasn't long before that initial high wore off and I despised my blog. In fact, at one point, I went months months without … [Read more...]

Cherry Chocolate Smoothie and Cherry “Ice Cream”

Love is in the air and I'm not referring to Valentine's Day. It's these two gems that have my heart. So much so I can't stop making them. For blogging purposes, I decided this was a good thing because a) It's February, a cherry and chocolate kind of month and b) it feels like ages since I've posted a recipe here. Now that the justification is out of the way, here's the cherry with the chocolate … [Read more...]

Tuesday Tip: 4 Heart Healthy Oils

  Valentine's Day is this week so protect that love instrument, your heart, by eating the right foods. Saturated fats in some foods, including oils, are necessary for maintaining a healthy heart and lowering your risk of heart disease. But not all oils are created equal. Watch the video to learn which ones I prefer and what to look for on the label before you buy. If you liked this … [Read more...]

An “I Love My Life” Kind of Day

We all have good days and bad ones. But then there are those days that seem particularly perfect. Today was one of those days. Nothing special or different about it. I just loved it. It started with a five mile run. This week marked the beginning of my training for the More/Fitness Half Marathon. I'm following a training plan that Jess put together for me and I'm confident that I'll be … [Read more...]

Tuesday Tip: 6 Natural Sweeteners That Slim and Trim

It's probably pretty obvious by now that skipping the white and refined sugar is the smart thing to do. Here are six natural sweeteners I keep on rotation when my cooking or baking calls for a little sweetness. Watch the video below to find out what they are and how I like to use them. Why do I say they slim and trim? Because these sweeteners are raw, unprocessed and won't spike your blood … [Read more...]

My First Time with a Pendulum

It may be cliche but when I hear the word hypnosis, the first thing that comes to mind is a pendulum. I had a run in with one of these balls attached to a chain last week at a Ladies Who Launch event about using hypnotherapy to move past your fears and propel your business to the next level. I was skeptical at first but it turns out that hypnotherapy isn't the weird "make someone do anything you … [Read more...]

Chia Pudding Mash {Recipe}

When I posted pictures of the Chia Pudding Mash I've been making after my workouts, so many of you wanted the "recipe". So I finally gave in and posted the how-to for my chia pudding recipe here. This was inspired by NYC-based Hu Kitchen's Mash Bar. If you're ever near Union Square, go check it out. For the times when I'm not in the neighborhood, I make it at home and it's a favorite. I even … [Read more...]