Maria Faller
Expertise
Nutrition, Food Allergies, Gluten-free Living
- Maria lives with celiac disease and considers herself to be a gluten-free guru.
- In 2018, she spearheaded Long Island's first Be Better health and wellness weekend, a great success that included workshops by authors, TV personalities, and medical professionals, held in Port Jefferson, NY.
- Maria published a self-help book in 2018, BABY STEPS To A Better You, which shares tips on easy, healthy eating.
Experience
Maria has been working in the health and wellness field since 2003. She excels at helping others take hold of their nutrition and shines in the food allergy and dietary restriction arena. She is the CEO of Be A Better You Fitness, a company offering fitness training, nutritional counseling, seminars, and wellness retreats. Maria has had a passion for reading and writing since early childhood. She has combined that passion with her desire to help others by writing for multiple publications. Other roles in Maria's life include wife, mother, animal lover, and self-proclaimed sweatpants enthusiast.
Education
Maria has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Hofstra University.
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Stories By Maria Faller
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While fruits and veggies are obviously healthy, they're not considered the most nutrient-dense. The answer may appeal to a carnivore's heart.
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Some people absolutely need to avoid cheese and milk. Included in the list of those who should go dairy-free are people with a known allergy to milk.
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Playing basketball can help lift your mood and give you a great cardiovascular workout. However, injuries related to the sport are not uncommon.
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Vitamin D helps ensure elasticity of the arteries by reducing inflammation, which can help prevent hypertension, heart attack, stroke and other health issues.
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Unfortunately, the extra number of dark hours and cold temperatures have a negative impact on many people, some of who develop seasonal depression.
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There is an association between dandruff and diet. Dandruff may be present if your body is low in certain essential nutrients.
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Selenium is a powerful essential nutrient that is crucial for your health, which can only be acquired through food or supplements.
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Can the COVID-19 vaccine affect your child's future fertility? Here's what to know about this pervasive myth.
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You might be surprised to learn that concussions are, by far, not the most common injury of football players. Here is what impacts athletes more frequently.
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Many gyms build a business model on the premise that most people won't go, and this plan generates massive income, so gym contracts discourage cancellations.
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While yogurt is marketed through commercials and advertisements as a super healthy snack for its nutrient and probiotic content, it does have some drawbacks.
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This core-activating movement works your abs, hip flexors, quads, and lower back, as well as burning fat.
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Donkey kicks are great for toning the butt because they target the biggest glute muscle, the gluteus maximus. Here are other ways they benefit your body.
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High blood pressure occurs when the heart uses too much force while pushing the blood against the walls of your blood vessels. Does dehydration make it worse?
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It's time to ramp up intensity when you've been doing the same workout for up to six weeks and haven't noticed any changes in your body ... or you're bored.
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Fish that contains high amounts of methylmercury can be dangerous not only for hair, but major organs including the brain, heart, and kidneys.
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James Michael Tyler, 59, died on Sunday. The actor was well known for his character, Gunther, the barista on the hit series "Friends."
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Allergies can cause a wide variety of uncomfortable symptoms. When you take allergy medicine for relief, what does the "D" stand for on the box?
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Antibiotics come with specific directions for use, and it's important to follow these guidelines to ensure the medicine works optimally.
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Tawny Kitaen's actual cause of death was dilated cardiomyopathy, a common type of heart disease. The actress died earlier this year on May 7, 2021.
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Any time is a good time to head to the gym, but to maximize your gains and minimize your wait time and frustration, avoid busy times.
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Depending on how you wash your underwear and what detergent you use, you might not be completely eliminating the bacteria on it, which could impact your health.
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If you have high blood pressure, it's important to be mindful of your diet. Cooking with one specific oil can help you manage the condition.
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Those who live with SAD may benefit from supplementation with vitamin D, omega-3 fatty acids, and melatonin.
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If you have ever found yourself taking children's medicine, you are certainly not the first to have done that. What are the risks of doing so as an adult?
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If you only take vitamin C when you feel a cold coming on or you are already sick with the flu, you are not going to reap all the benefits.
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Soda and sugary beverages have been scrutinized for quite some time, but did you know that drinking them may also make you age faster?