Marissa Vicario

Recent Blog Posts

Five for Friday: Alexandra Jamieson

I've never actually met Alexandra Jamieson in person but I've admired her from afar. She is the epitome of an accomplished health coach and natural foods chef, one who walks her talk and has successfully spread her message about holistic health and wellness far and wide. You may know her as the author of Vegan Cooking For Dummies, Living Vegan For Dummies, and The Great American Detox Diet. Or … [Read more...]

Healthy Hot Spot: Left Bank

After being turned away from two restaurants on last Saturday's balmy date night (yes, we were sans reservations yet again - it's more fun that way, isn't it?), David and I literally stumbled on Left Bank. A fledgling on New York City's dining scene,the cozy, dim-lit restaurant was buzzing by 8 p.m. but not as bustling as its West Village neighbors. We were apprehensively seated right away and by … [Read more...]

There’s Something About Pinterest

As an entrepreneur, a blogger and someone who just likes pretty pictures and organizing my thoughts, Pinterest is genius to me. When I see a cute pair of wedges in a fashion magazine or a recipe I want to try, I love to tear the pages out. Yes, I'm that girl on an airplane who goes on a tearing spree that garners quizzical looks and annoyed stares. But once the pages are torn, they go into a file … [Read more...]

Teas for a Flat Tummy and Good Digestion

Coffee has never been my cup of tea, but I do enjoy a hot beverage and when it delivers health benefits, I'm even happier. Today I want to share my favorite teas for a flat tummy and good digestion. But first, can we talk about last night ? After I returned home from my Junior League meeting, David and I ate dinner and then settled in with a cup of tea to watch Ben choose Courtney on the season … [Read more...]

Turnips Two Ways

Wait, before you "turn up" your nose ...reconsider the turnip. I can probably count on one hand the number of times I've eaten turnips. They're so often overlooked, because most people don't know how to cook these ruddy little root vegetables which are high in Vitamin C. Then I had braised turnips at Locanda in San Francisco last August and I was sold on the idea that a turnip could taste … [Read more...]

That Thing You Do: Health and Happiness Summit with Dr. Oz

What. a.week. I am almost fully caught up after spending last weekend in Long Beach for the IIN Mega Conference and today I'm off to spend a few hours at a photography class. Photography = my new hobby. In case you haven't seen it yet, I've started a new Women in Wellness series where I'm featuring some of the women in the field of wellness that I find inspiring. This project was a GIANT … [Read more...]

Five for Friday: Soul Cycle’s Elizabeth Cutler

About two years ago, I trekked to the Upper West Side to take a spin class at a tiny cycling studio where it was rumored Kelly Ripa worked out. I had no idea what to expect but the moment I stepped inside I knew this wasn't my health club's spin class. A few months later, Soul Cycle opened in TriBeCa and now that it was outside my door, I was hooked on the high energy, inspirational and … [Read more...]

Healthy Hot Spot: Whitehall NYC Kitchen + Bar

High Tea, proper Fish & Chips (with mushy peas) and a British gentleman are a few of my favorite things, so when our weekend plans included a birthday brunch for a friend at the British-inspired West Village cafe,ย  Whitehall NYC Kitchen + Bar, I was happy to oblige. The menu blends classic and modern British fare from fry ups to salads with an emphasis on simple, seasonal and locally sourced … [Read more...]

Raw Foods vs. Cooked Foods

I would imagine that if an avocado were to incarnate it would probably look like this. David "Avocado" Wolfe is to IIN students and graduates what Justin Bieber is to teenage girls. Totally crush-worthy. And for good reason. His spirit and enthusiasm about raw superfoods is enough to make you want to forage your own. His motto: "When you're green on the inside, you're clean on the … [Read more...]