You’ve started out the new year eating healthy and one of the ways you are accomplishing your goal is by preparing healthy meals ahead of time. But are you following proper cooking, food storage, thawing and reheating techniques? The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) offers great tips on cooking, storing, thawing and reheating leftovers.…
On January 14, 2016, the Oscar nominations were announced by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Unfortunately and perhaps not surprising, for the second year in a row, no actors of color were nominated for any Oscar awards. Mrs. Jada Pinkest Smith, a well known actress, director, producer, singer, wife to actor Will…
I am in awe of this woman, Haben Girma. I first learned of Haben Girma when she was honored by President Obama as a White House Champion of Change. Haben Girma is the first Deafblind graduate of Harvard Law School. She advocates for the civil rights of persons with disabilities. As if I couldn’t be more…
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), black women experience sexually transmitted disease (STD) at disproportionally higher rates when compared to other races and ethic groups. As an example, in 2012 the rate of chlamydia among black women was over six times the rate among white women. Other than abstinence, consistent use of condoms is…
In July 2015, the FDA approved Flibanserin (Addyi), a drug targeted for women who suffer from low sexual desire. For many years men have had multiple prescription medications to treat erectile dysfunction. Who hasn’t seen commercials for Viagra? Viagra was first approved in 1990 for treatment of male impotence. And since then, there have been nine…
Cut back on salt, butter and vegetable oil by adding flavor with spices. Meals are made flavorful by adding various spices. You don’t have to fry your food or saturate your meals with salt, butter and vegetable oil to make a meal savory. Experiment with various spices, herbs, garlic, vinegar and lemon juice. My absolute favorite spices…
‘Move It To Lose It.’ I love this phrase because it is so true. Successful weight loss happens when you eat healthy and engage in regular physical activity. The 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines (PAG) from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is as follows: 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity aerobic activity combined with…
If you are like one of the millions of people who are glued to their television sets on Wednesday nights when Empire is in season, you know and love Cookie Lyon played by Taraji P. Henson. Empire’s success is in large part due to Taraji P. Henson’s flawless and unforgiving performance. Yesterday, Taraji P. Henson…
In the last issue of Sunday Peace, we focused on Advice When Making Major Life Decisions. Today we will discuss bad decisions and living with regret. As a physician, I have the privilege to meet people from all different walks of life. Patients share their most intimate details of their lives with me. One of the…
In October 2015, Oprah Winfrey purchased a 10% stake in Weight Watchers. She is now a Weight Watchers member, as well as a spokesperson. In time for the 2016 new year, Weight Watchers launched a series of commercials featuring Oprah. One commercial in particular is gaining a lot of attention because of a statement Oprah made about…
