Marissa Vicario

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Rice, Rice Baby

Last night I had one of my very best friends over for dinner. She lives in my hometown of Louisville, Ky and I can't even remember how long it had been since I've seen her so we were really looking forward to catching up during her short visit to NYC. Instead of going to a busy restaurant or noisy bar, I decided to have her over for a quiet dinner made with love. She was due to arrive around 6:30 … [Read more...]

Amazake is Amazing

I love when I stumble on new and nutritious foods to experiment with. Tonight I'm having a friend over for dinner, so as I was planning the menu yesterday and looking for a healthy and non-sugary dessert to end the meal, I came across a pudding recipe using an ingredient called amazake. I dutifully went to Whole Foods to look for it and picked up the last two bottles of Amazake by … [Read more...]

Your Body Knows Best

I took a short hiatus from posting because we've had out of town guests for the past week. They left today and I'm now looking forward to getting back to my routine. Don't get me wrong, I love having visitors but it's often necessary to give up eating and exercise patterns along with any sense of a schedule for the sake of accomodation. It's a good thing to be able to do this gracefully but one … [Read more...]

Your Pantry Staple and 3-Ingredient Recipes

Over the weekend I was relaxing with this month's issue of Real Simple and the question posed to readers was this: What is your favorite pantry staple? The answers ranged from pickles to pasta. I gave this some thought and figured mine would have to be tempeh. A product of Indonesia, tempeh is a high-protein fermented food traditionally made from soybeans. It has a bold, nutty flavor and a dense … [Read more...]

Never Underestimate a Sardine

One food I am loving right now is sardines. There. I can't believe I said it. You wouldn't believe the disgusted looks I get when I admit this. But if you have never considered adding sardines to your diet, you should. Sardines are named for Sardinia, an Italian island where large schools of the fish were once found. The small, oily fish is off the charts when it comes to nutrition promoting heart … [Read more...]

Change the Way You See Not the Way You Look

In honor of "Change the Way you See Not the Way you Look" week hosted by Operation Beautiful, I wanted to take the opportunity to post my story about my journey with body image and self love. I never had an eating disorder that endangered my health but accepting my body as it is hasn't always been easy. I participated in dance recreationally from the time I was three years old and sports starting … [Read more...]

VOO Don’t and My First V-log

I mentioned in a previous blog post that I wanted to try the Vegan Overnight Oats (VOO) from Oh She Glows. I made them twice last week and have to say that I can't get into them. I'm not sure if it's the texture, the flavor or both but they aren't for me. I felt tired and foggy after eating them which is a reminder to be aware when eating and listen to the messages your body sends. This is a … [Read more...]

More to Bread Tribeca than Bread

I love and hate going out to dinner. On the one hand, I love the atmosphere and sharing food with friends but on the other hand, I know that meals out can be unhealthy. Living in NYC doesn't make it any easier. It is tempting to go out to dinner any given night of the week. One of the biggest challenges my clients face is how to make wise choices when dining out. It can all be overwhelming really … [Read more...]

Yoga Fix

I spend a lot of time in downward dog. For the 10 years I've been practicing yoga, it has evolved into more than just a workout for me. These days, I crave yoga for its spiritual aspect. It centers me more than anything else and when I haven't practiced I feel it -- mentally, physically and emotionally. Nothing beats the feeling of lightness and calm perfectly balanced by a sense of energy and … [Read more...]