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
Honey Curry Chicken Wraps By Raven A. Davis Wraps are a great go-to meal when you are looking for something quick but tasty to eat. Check out this wonderful recipe shared by Raven A. Davis in our latest issue. Ingredients 5 boneless chicken breasts ¼ c honey ¼ c melted, butter ¼ c dijon mustard Continue Reading
Beyond the Stretch By Sherrell Moore-Tucker When you think about stretching your body what comes to mind? For many of us, we envision bending over and touching our toes, a runner’s lunge or a standing quad stretch. Maybe a yoga posture comes to mind such as a deep back bend. Whatever you envision the stretch Continue Reading
Uterine Fibroids: Foreign Invaders By Doniss Hicks, RD The Fibroid Experience As an African-American male, I was admittedly oblivious to the devastating effects that uterine fibroids can have on the gynecological and psychological health of African-American women. I had never heard of fibroids, period. That is, until about three years ago when I was abruptly Continue Reading
Maria Gordon: A Weight Loss Inspiration By Rashida A. Marshall It requires a great deal of willpower and focus to commit to changing your life for the better, but Maria Gordon is proof that it can be done. After battling weight issues and diabetes, Ms. Gordon came to terms with her situation and realized that 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
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
By Rashida A. Marshall It’s almost inevitable to go a day without seeing advertisements for products that are best for healthy, shiny, strong hair. There’s no denying the benefits of using quality “products” on our scalp and hair, but if what we put inside of our bodies is not quality then it begins to defeat Continue Reading
The word can sometimes make people cringe, and many may think that they may never have to deal with it. But arthritis is something that could affect any one of us so it’s important that we be aware of the symptoms and causes of in order to prevent it or deal with its onset. According Continue Reading
