Here at SistersInHealth.com, my goal is to empower black women with knowledge on all aspects of their health. As such, I believe that financial health, is equally important as physical, mental and spiritual health. Stressors related to money or lack thereof, impact all aspects of your health. Here are a few ways this is demonstrated:…
Vegetables are a great source of nutrients and provide multiple health benefits. Adding vegetables to your diet may reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke. Also, a diet high in vegetables helps you to lose weight and maintain weight loss. Nutrients and Health Benefits Most vegetables are naturally low in calories and are nutrient dense.…
Breaking ground as a black women in any field is difficult and the Hollywood entertainment industry is no different. Opportunities for lead or supporting roles for black actresses are few and far between. So when three black female actresses win in major categories in one night, its a real big deal and one that we should…
I was at a point in my fitness where I needed to switch gears, I needed to mix up my exercise routine. So I decided to give kickboxing a try. I took advantage of a one-time free pass to a kickboxing class that was offered by a local boxing gym and that’s all it took,…
Oftentimes we get so busy with the hustle and bustle of life that we lose sight of what matters most, such as family, friends and helping others. In addition, we forget how the little things in life can make a difference in someone else’s life, even that of a stranger. Taking the time to hold…
Kyemah McEntyre is a teen fashion designer from East Orange, New Jersey who’s self designed prom dress went viral on the internet this past prom season. She designed a dress that was creative, unique and fashion forward. A naturally gifted artist and creator she was inspired to regain her identity after enduring cruel comments from…
A mixed green tossed salad is packed with nutrients and fiber. It makes for a healthy side dish or as a main course for lunch when paired with lean protein. Unfortunately, most folks negate the health benefits of a hearty salad by saturating it with loads of store-bought salad dressing. The serving size for most…
September happens to be National Yoga Month. Have you tried yoga? It’s been quite some time since I personally tried yoga. I wasn’t drawn to it immediately. I actually found it to be very challenging. Yoga appears to be an unassuming exercise but it can really challenge your body, mind and spirit. So what exactly…
September is Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. Unfortunately, childhood obesity has become a major public health problem. Obese children are more likely to be obese adults, increasing their risk for diabetes and heart disease. But this trend isn’t waiting, we are diagnosing prediabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure in children before the age of 18. Another…
Last Wednesday we discussed the benefits of eating fruits. Unfortunately many of us opt for fruit juice or fruit drinks instead of the actual whole fruit. You think that you are making a healthy choice but in realty you may be sabotaging your weight loss efforts. 100 % fruit juices are calorie dense, meaning they…
