Marissa Vicario

Recent Blog Posts

One of Those Days

Ever had one of those days? A string of unfortunate events yesterday, including a crashed hard drive (back it up, people!), left me feeling a little low. These are the times when it can be tempting to practice self sabotage and eat an entire pint of Ben & Jerry's or we can choose to surrender to self care. I used to choose the former, now I choose the latter. One exercise I do with my clients … [Read more...]

Sprouted Grain Croutons

If you've ever had to throw away half a loaf of fresh bread after a couple of days because it was going stale, you may understand the heartache this can cause. At my house, we often buy a half loaf of the homemade sprouted grain bread at Whole Foods and still can't seem to finish it. I was about to dump the remnants in the trash again tonight when I felt inspired as I unpacked my dandelion greens … [Read more...]

Cooking for One? Buckwheat Noodles with Spicy Almond Dressing

When I first moved to NYC, I existed on a junk food vegetarian diet: pizza, Subway, chocolate chip cookies and McDonald's french fries (I'm not kidding!). One of my favorite nights in was to make a pot of Mac-n-Cheese for dinner and settle in on the sofa for some reality TV. While I still have a weakness for reality TV, I've transformed my Mac-n-Cheese meal into something more healthful but … [Read more...]

Braised Tempeh and Kale Salad with Raw Goddess Dressing

Warning: The recipe shared here is ridiculously good and embarrassingly easy to make. The scene: A balmy Spring night in Downtown Manhattan. An urban sweetheart winds down yet another busy day. Eager for a healthy, home-cooked meal, she flings open the refrigerator to find a dearth of ingredients: a few stalks of kale, half of an avocado, a bulb of garlic and a package of tempeh. With her … [Read more...]

Cacao & Chia Seed Pudding

During her coaching session the other day, my client mentioned she had some chia seeds and cacao powder around and needed a recipe to put them to use. Hmmm … Chocolate chia seed pudding came to mind for both of us, but I didn’t have the measurements to hand. Chia seeds are a powerful superfood that are easily digested and aid weight loss by keeping you full and reducing cravings. When mixed with … [Read more...]

The Jet Lag Workout

There's no denying that jet lag hits me hard. No matter what I do to prevent the feelings of lethargy, it always seems to creep up on me. After spending a week on the West coast, I have felt "jet laggy" all week. Today was particularly rough having slept later than usual, missing my workout and feeling groggy all day only to find myself wide awake now, after 10 p.m., when I am normally tucked in … [Read more...]

Dosing on D

In desperate need of some warmer spring weather, I took advantage of a recent opportunity to spend this past weekend in Las Vegas. A quick look at the weather forecast indicated that the temperature would be sizzling without a single cloud in sight so my decision was confirmed. Whenever I'm in the sun, I'm reminded of the importance of Vitamin D, what some in the world of nutrition say is the … [Read more...]

Healthy Snack Ideas

Brown Rice Pudding I was speaking with a Senior Executive of a global Fortune 500 company just the other day and she was lamenting that when she travels -- which is often and far -- her healthy way of eating gets thrown off track. It's buh-bye to the usual carrot sticks, and hello to chips and chocolate. Ladies, I cannot tell you how often I hear this story. Practically everyday. Having … [Read more...]

Not a Fan of the Green Smoothie?

I think I've made it very clear on more than one occasion that I am pretty much obsessed with green smoothies. But I have to confess, there are those moments when, for whatever reason, I want a smoothie but the green variety just won't do. This smoothie has become one of my favorite afternoon snacks. It's sweet, smooth and crunchy which satisfies any afternoon craving and packs a punch of protein … [Read more...]