Nutrition plays a huge part in helping us to attain our fitness goals. Whether we are looking to lose weight, build muscle or maintain our current fitness level, one of the biggest mistakes we can make is neglecting our diet regimen. Our bodies need fuel to help us get through our workouts, to feed our Continue Reading
By Michelle Maxwell, MS, RD Poor nutrition among our children has become such an epidemic that we have two months to address it. August is Kid’s Eat Right Month followed by Childhood Obesity Awareness Month in September. Food is a touchy subject for most people, and it remains a difficult topic when talking to parents Continue Reading
Building a Vegan-Vegetarian Diet for Diabetics By Michelle Maxwell, MS, RD Vegetarian and vegan dishes seem to be gaining a great deal of popularity. It’s easy to find these options in different restaurants, but how do you figure out how to prepare these meals at home? Another question may be, can I even follow this Continue Reading
Boost Up Your Smoothies By Rashida A. Marshall Incorporating smoothies into your diet can be a great way to make sure that you are receiving the nutrients that you need while finding an easier and quicker way to include all of your meals throughout the day. There are so many different smoothie recipes out there Continue Reading
SICKLE CELL AWARENESS How Proper Nutrition Plays a Role By Michelle Maxwell, MS, RD As a dietitian in a predominantly African American county, I have seen my fair share of clients with Sickle-cell anemia (SCA) or clients who carried the trait. Unlike my diabetic or hypertensive clients, there really isn’t a clear diet plan I Continue Reading
Jacquee Fuller: Guiding Others to LiveWell By Rashida A. Marshall Figure Pro, Jacquee Fuller is making moves in the world of fitness and competitive bodybuilding. As an open figure, master’s figure and physique professional in the NGA and IFPA bodybuilding federations, Jacquee is showing individuals that the only limitations that stop you from your fitness goals Continue Reading
Aloe Vera: The Miracle Plant By Rashida A. Marshall The Aloe Vera plant is one of the oldest plants mentioned in history. With its many health benefits and medicinal properties, it is widely regarded for its amazing healing properties. Some of the oldest written reports of the use of aloe date back to 6000 years Continue Reading
Breastfeeding Awareness How Diet Plays a Part in Healthy Breast Milk By Michelle Maxwell, MS, RD As we celebrate Breastfeeding Awareness Month and approach World Breastfeeding Awareness Week, we usually focus so much on giving the information on why mom’s should breastfeed, and may not always give answers to the common questions that help moms be Continue Reading
FERTILITY Can Your Diet Play a Part By Michelle Maxwell, MS, RD Several women dream about the day when they can say they are eating for two as they go through pregnancy. Unfortunately, some women experience difficulties with fertility. When that issue arises, it may be time to take a look at your diet while Continue Reading
Jenné Claiborne of Sweet Potato Soul Putting a Fun and Creative Twist on Veganism Born and raised in Atlanta, Jenné Claiborne grew up in a household amongst those who enjoyed to cook. With a father and grandmother who were cooks, Jenné started cooking while spending time in the kitchen with her loved ones. At a Continue Reading
