African-American Women & Breastfeeding
I am the proud mom of 4 children, three of whom were breastfed for more than six months after birth. My youngest, a spry and utterly delightful two year old girl, is currently being weaned. Yes, I said...
View ArticleMeatless Fun Days!
Yesterday, my partner and I were discussing the possible and likely transition to a vegetarian-type diet for our family. We already exclude beef and pork from our diets and are seriously considering...
View Articleyou are what you eat
nu·tri·tion [noo-trish-uhn, nyoo-] noun 1. the act or process of nourishing or of being nourished. nour·ish [nur-ish, nuhr-] verb (used with object) 1. to sustain with food or nutriment; supply...
View ArticleThe Power of Antioxidants
Antioxidants are phytochemicals and nutrients that may protect cells from damage caused by unstable molecules in our bodies known as free radicals. Free radicals are organic molecules responsible for...
View ArticleA Healthy Celebration: Nutritious & Delicious July 4th Recipes!
The 4th of July is a time for family and friends to come together to grill, BBQ and feast! Holidays tend to make many of us throw our good eating habits to the wind and we use these days as an excuse...
View ArticleIndependence Day – Love The Skin You’re In!
As the 4th of July celebrations wind down and some of us are stuffed full of toxic treats (… undoubtedly racked with guilt born of such festive gluttony!) I can’t help but wonder why many of us so...
View ArticleYour Body Is Your Beacon
What should I eat? Is it okay to eat this? Wasn’t there just a study done about the consequences of eating that? That diet worked for her but when I tried it I actually gained weight. Why? How am I...
View ArticleThe Family That Eats Together Is At Peace Together
If your family life is anything like mine, the idea of a “quiet, peaceful” supper is about as likely to happen as snow in Miami! With homework, chores and other distractions of every day life, it seems...
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