Fireworks on The Fourth of July is an American tradition, it’s a great time to have fun with family and friends. Unfortunately, year after year we hear about critical injuries that occur on July 4th. The Center for Disease Control(CDC) offers safety tips that can keep you and your precious loved ones safe. Here’s what the CDC has to say: Fireworks-related injuries…
DetailsIt’s summer time so this is a great time to discuss vitamin D, sometimes known as the “sunshine vitamin.” Our bodies obtain vitamin D from food and also our bodies produce it from sun exposure. Our skin absorbs the ultraviolet rays from the sun and a natural process occurs that allows for vitamin D production.…
DetailsOn June 28, 2015 I published an article entitled “Is Eating Healthy a Foreign Concept?” In this article I described the encounter that I had with a cashier at my local grocery store. The cashier questioned why the staples I purchased were all healthy options. He commented that I needed more balance in my diet,…
DetailsToday Misty Copeland a 32 year old African American ballet dancer has become the first black female principal dancer in the 75 year history of the American Ballet Theatre. In this complex world that we live in where racism is still rampant we can only imagine the adversity that Misty Copeland faced as a black woman in a field…
DetailsThis is my second post of the day, I was not planning another entry today but I had to share the experience that I had at my local grocery store today. It spoke volumes to me in terms of where our society is when it comes to healthy eating. As part of my weekend…
DetailsIn order to make healthy food choices it is important to understand what information is provided on product nutrition labels. My goal is to help you be a well informed consumer. Let’s first begin with understanding what Trans Fat and Partially Hydrogenated Oils(PHOs) are. Trans Fats occur natually in meat and dairy products. But most…
DetailsI wanted my first post to reflect what I want for black women. Our potential with God’s grace is limitless. In order for our potential to be unlocked we need to focus on our physical health, emotional health, financial health and most importantly our spiritual health. It was important to me to begin this blog with…
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