Ovarian & Breast Cancer: Using Nutrition to Reduce Your Risk By Michelle Maxwell, MS, RD During the months of September and October, national observances are held for both ovarian and breast cancer. According to the Centers for Disease Control, Black women have a higher chance of dying from breast cancer than white women. Additionally, Black Continue Reading
Transitioning to a Vegan Diet What Should I Know By Kayla Moses-David I am a vegan and so is my family which means animal products are not a part of our diet. We have been this way for at least three years. We eat mainly fruits, vegetables, beans, nuts, seeds and minimal grains. In my Continue Reading
Corn and Zucchini Tacos In conjunction with our Epidemic of Sugar article, Registered Dietitian Doniss Hicks shares with us quick, tasty and healthy recipe that can the risk of developing diabetes. This corn and zucchini taco recipe an easy fix that can be served during your summer get-togethers. Serves: 6 Serving size: 1 taco Preparation Continue Reading
The Epidemic of Sugar: A Pathway to Diabetes By Doniss Hicks, RD “Sugar Diabetes” A long time ago, before I became a Registered Dietitian, I used to hear my elders talking about “sugar”. At that time, I had no idea what “sugar” was other than the white sugar that my family and everybody I knew Continue Reading
Personal trainer and physique competitor, Leslie Prater, had a fantastic idea when she created Not Guilty Nutrition. Stemming from an unexpected shift in her morning routine, her cupcakes offer a form of healthy and enjoyable snacking that is sure to satisfy anyone’s taste buds. A former athlete while in high school, Leslie studied health promotion Continue Reading
Healthy Eating on a Budget Many of us have dealt with the issue of having to choose between paying more to eat healthy or saving money by choosing the less nutritious route. Unfortunately, this battle between our pockets and our health tends to happens more often than it should. Making the effort to eat a Continue Reading
