How To Dine With Nutrition In Mind
Once upon a time, I used to work at a certain restaurant… that shall remain nameless. Not out of their protection, but because the experience was so awful, that I… The post How To Dine With Nutrition...
View ArticlePecans and Almonds and Peanuts, Oh My! – Why Nuts Are Healthy For You
Nuts are lowering cholesterol, improving heart health, providing healthy omega-3 fatty acids, and full of fiber and healthy fat and protein! The post Pecans and Almonds and Peanuts, Oh My! – Why Nuts...
View ArticleFit Gear Review: The Excalibur Vegetable Spiralizer
My review of the Excalibur Vegetable Spiralizer, and how I used it to make a delicious raw dish! The post Fit Gear Review: The Excalibur Vegetable Spiralizer first appeared on A Black Girl's Guide To...
View ArticleThe Salad Gallery: Round 4 – Pineapples and Pecans and Peanut Oils, Oh My!
Yep, still making fancy pants salads. Still sharing them with you so you can make fancy pants salads, too. The post The Salad Gallery: Round 4 – Pineapples and Pecans and Peanut Oils, Oh My! first...
View Article5 Reasons to Quit Processed Food That Have Nothing To Do With “Chemicals”
So -- can a legitimate case be made against processed food without the "chemical" component? You betcha. The post 5 Reasons to Quit Processed Food That Have Nothing To Do With “Chemicals” first...
View ArticleArtificial Sweeteners Are ‘Okay’ Now? Not So Fast
As someone who works with people who are fighting through sugar addiction, I've got to tell ya: an artificial sweetener is no different from an added sugar. The post Artificial Sweeteners Are ‘Okay’...
View ArticleHow To #surviveon35, In Whole Foods, Buying Organic, And Keeping Your Wallet...
My wrap-up of how I #surviveon35, and tips on how you can, too! The post How To #surviveon35, In Whole Foods, Buying Organic, And Keeping Your Wallet Intact first appeared on A Black Girl's Guide To...
View Article5 Ways to Get More Fiber In Your Diet Today
What you need to know about dietary fiber, and five great ways to get it in your diet today. The post 5 Ways to Get More Fiber In Your Diet Today first appeared on A Black Girl's Guide To Weight Loss....
View ArticleFast Food Nation: Why McDonalds French Fries Taste ‘So Good’
Ask yourself: if a company goes to such great lengths to create addictive food, why are we surprised to find that people do, in fact, become addicted to it? The post Fast Food Nation: Why McDonalds...
View Article5 Ways to Extend the Shelf Life of Your Fruits and Vegetables
Tips to help you extend the shelf life of the fresh ingredients you buy on your journey to being a full clean eater. The post 5 Ways to Extend the Shelf Life of Your Fruits and Vegetables first...
View ArticleThe Challenges of Skipping Breakfast
Some people CAN'T skip breakfast, because their diets leave them starving in the middle of the night. The post The Challenges of Skipping Breakfast first appeared on A Black Girl's Guide To Weight...
View ArticleHow to Coach Clients from Other Cultures
Since I missed my ability to present at the 2016 Women's Fitness Summit about culturally-sensitive nutrition guidance, I decided to blog it instead! The post How to Coach Clients from Other Cultures...
View ArticleThe Case for Sustainability: Healthier Planet, Healthier Communities,...
A reluctance to protect the planet is very much tied into a reluctance to protect our economy, and the people who contribute to it. This series defines sustainability, and makes a case for why we need...
View ArticleTrue or False: Watermelon is ‘Just Empty Calories’
I see many, many, many fitness 'enthusiasts' who advise against eating foods like watermelon because it's just empty calories. Is this true? The post True or False: Watermelon is ‘Just Empty Calories’...
View ArticleThe Funny Thing About Pepsi Zero Sugar and Other ‘Sugar-Free’ Diet Drinks
Whenever you hear people talking about Pepsi Zero Sugar, remember: Just. Say. No. Here's why. The post The Funny Thing About Pepsi Zero Sugar and Other ‘Sugar-Free’ Diet Drinks first appeared on A...
View Article3 Big Reasons Why You Should Stop Drinking Diet Sodapop
I’ve been saying for years, that people need to relax on the fizzy drinks. The sweet drinks, too. Yes, that includes juice. And, for years, people have been coming aaaaat… The post 3 Big Reasons Why...
View Article7 Major Misconceptions About Smoothies and Juicing
A week or so ago, the Washington Post published an op-ed with three medical professionals—two of which are professors of medicine—basically saying the same thing I’ve been saying for [what… The post 7...
View ArticleDon’t Just Get Rid of the Sugar, Get Rid of the ‘Sweet,’ Too
Photo credit: Flickr / tellumo This is something I actually didn’t think about until I ran out of lip balm. (If you’re like me, you might call all kinds of… The post Don’t Just Get Rid of the Sugar,...
View ArticleCoconut Oil is Unhealthy? Not So Fast
Last week, a flurry of news reports were released, discussing research from the American Heart Association that discusses whether or not we can consider coconut oil a “healthful” food. From… The post...
View ArticleQ&A Wednesday: Am I Going To Be Calorie Counting Forever?
Q: Thing is, I've been thinking about the reality of counting every single calorie forever. I never want to be this big again, but how realistic is this? The post Q&A Wednesday: Am I Going To Be...
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