The Fitness Representative By Rashida A. Marshall Gabori Hill, Sr. of Chicago is on a mission to represent fitness for life. A former member of the Marine Corps, Gabori is the owner and lead trainer of The Fitness Representative, a personal training business aimed at providing clients with the tools needed to improve all aspects Continue Reading
Just Checking In Important Screenings for Women Each year, during the second week of May, the Office of Women’s Health with the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services celebrates National Women’s Health Week. Beginning on Mother’s Day, this week is dedicated to educating, encouraging, and motivating women to live healthy, long and fulfilling lifestyles. Continue Reading
Colon Cancer What You Need to Know Every year during the month of March, colon cancer awareness month is observed to bring awareness to the second leading cause of cancer deaths. According to the Centers for Disease Control, close to 140,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with colon cancer each year. Additionally, African-Americans have Continue Reading
By Michelle Maxwell, MS, LD, RD March is National Nutrition Month, so as a dietitian this is definitely one of my favorite times of year. The theme for this year is “Bite into a healthy lifestyle.” My goal is to get you to think about food a little differently and realize that it is just Continue Reading
With spring right around the corner, it’s time to start pulling those cute sleeveless and strapless spring dresses. These four exercises are guaranteed to have your upper body looking and feeling fabulous in all of your spring attire. SEE MORE IN THE MAR/APR ISSUE AFIYA MagazineAFIYA Magazine looks to enhance the awareness and knowledge of Continue Reading
TIPS FOR THE CORE Improving the strength and look of your midsection can be achieved with greater ease when the proper steps are followed. If this is something you are currently working towards, take a look at the following tips to help you reach your goal. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY Regular cardio is a must to help Continue Reading
Butternut Squash Soup Serves: 6-8 Ingredients 3½ lb butternut squash (4 cups roasted) 2 cups chicken broth 1 cup onions, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced ¼ cup half-and-half ½ teaspoon black pepper ½-1 teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon sage ¼ cup butter READ MORE IN THE PREMIERE ISSUE AFIYA MagazineAFIYA Magazine looks to enhance the awareness Continue Reading
Goal-setting—at times it can seem like a double-edged sword. The anticipation of embarking on a new journey for yourself can be wonderfully fulfilling. At the same time, you are faced with the reality of having to make (some big) changes and honest commitments to yourself regarding future life choices. The fact of the matter is, Continue Reading
