Marissa Vicario

Recent Blog Posts

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...]

Good to the Last Drop

The humidity has let up a bit but it's still sweltering in NYC. After yesterday's morning run, I couldn't wait to make one of my favorite juice recipes - pineapple mint juice. It's super easy, tasty and refreshing, especially after an intense workout. Pineapple Mint Juice (from -- where else? -- The 3 Day Cleanse) 2 cups chopped, fresh pineapple 1 1/2 cups ice 10-15 fresh mint leaves Blend until … [Read more...]

La La Leftovers

I love leftovers because they force me to get creative and try new recipes and they make for quick and easy meals. Cook once, eat two or three times! My boyfriend is traveling for work (again) so I'm eating for one this week and after Sunday's stuffed peppers, I had some leftover stuffing which led me on a search for how to use it. Turns out, I had a quick and easy recipe for stuffed chard leaves … [Read more...]

Egg-cetera

One of the times I'm happiest is when I'm in the kitchen. Five years ago I would have never said that -- I barely even set foot in my kitchen. What can I say - I've come a long way! Yesterday I spent a lot of time in the kitchen. One of our favorite Sunday breakfasts is eggs. Eggs are often referred to as the perfect protein because they are the only source of all the essential amino acids which … [Read more...]

Juicy Friday

The humidity has been off the charts lately and after my morning run as I opened the refrigerator to gather the ingredients I would need for my morning smoothie, I realized we were out of almond butter! Still craving liquid refreshment, I decided a juice was the best thing to satisfy my craving. Instead of hauling out my juicer due to lack of time, I swung by Health King on my way to work for a … [Read more...]

Calorie Crazed

I'm amazed by how many people base their eating habits on the number of calories they consume, how they justify eating certain foods because they are low in calories even if they are high in sugar and preservatives and that most people have committed to memory how many calories a skinny sugar free caramel latte has. The truth is, we live in a calorie crazed world and we spend our days adding up … [Read more...]

Food for Thought

The past couple of weeks have been a whirlwind! Last week I was traveling for work in London and my boyfriend was on the West Coast. So when we finally reunited in NYC, we wanted to spend some quality time together before my parents arrived for the weekend. We kept it local at a neighborhood wine bar called Terroir which serves yummy light bites and has an extensive wine list. I picked up this … [Read more...]

Life’s A Beach

There's no better place to spend 4th of July weekend then at the beach! Whenever I plan a trip to the beach, I make sure to pack lots of healthy snacks. It saves money and I can feel confident lying on the beach in my bikini having had healthy, wholesome food. Here are a few of the items on this weekend's 4th of July menu: Homemade edamame hummus (from the book The 3 Day Cleanse) Using the bread … [Read more...]