Out of 193 countries worldwide, the U.S. currently comes in 46th place forlife expectancy.
Integrative nutritionistElla Davar, R.D., CDN,is an exception to that rule.
Longevity is front of mind in her nutrition practice.
Davar approaches each patient in a personalized and holistic manner, emphasizing preventive wellness and long-term health.
Based in Miami and New York City, Davar specializes in integrative, healthy-aging nutrition and lifestyle interventions.
What does this year’s National Nutrition theme “Personalize Your Plate” mean to you?
Do you follow a specific dietary pattern?
I approach dietary pattern recommendations for each client holistically.
affect their health status.
What’s your go-to nutrient-dense meal right now (breakfast, lunch, or dinner)?
My day tends to be front-loaded with nutrient- and calorie-dense meals, followed by a light dinner.
My favorite meal isbreakfastbecause I usually wake up hungry and full of energy after mymorning yogaor stretching routine.
Is there one “MVP” healthy food or meal addition you’re personally loving right now?
I am really obsessed with my matcha tea right now.
I ensure to choose the highest quality, ceremonial-grade organic matcha tea.
Making my morning matcha is a daily ritual I look forward to.
Connect with Ella atwww.nutritionistella.comand on social @nutritionistella.
Ashley Jordan Ferira, Ph.D., RDN is mindbodygreen’s former Vice President of Scientific Affairsd.
Ashley received her B.A.
Her research contributions span vitamin D, cardiometabolic health, bone density, and weight management.
Ashley lives in beautiful Charleston, South Carolina, where she was born and raised.