This delicious fruity green smoothie really does taste good! Many people are turned off by the color of green smoothies but not only are they healthy but they can taste good too! With the right mix of ingredients (and the right blender), you can enjoy being healthy! I often drink a green smoothie as a supplement to one of my 3 meals in a day. Or I will sometimes drink it … [Read more...]
Hypertension in the Black Community: Why Our Families Deserve Better
When I was 21, I lost 40 pounds. This was after several failed attempts at losing weight. My lack of success was mainly due to the fact that I was trying to lose weight for vanity. But two weeks before my 21st birthday my grandmother died. She had a stroke years earlier and survived, but ultimately heart disease took her life. Earlier that same year my uncle died from a … [Read more...]
Childhood Obesity — Is it an Avoidable Epidemic?
"The physical and emotional health of an entire generation and the economic health and security of our nation is at stake." ~First Lady Michelle Obama (Let's Move Campaign) If it were medically feasible, would you consider allowing your 10 or 12 year old to go under the knife for gastric bypass? This is a decision that as a parent, most of us would probably answer, "No." … [Read more...]
Disney Living Challenge Week 1: Smart Morning Choices For Your Children
Can creating healthy lifestyle habits actually be fun for your kids? Well thanks to Disney it can. We're happy to announce that we've partnered with Disney Living to bring you 12 weeks of challenges that will hopefully assist and inspire you to make healthy changes for your children. During the process we'll share great information (and products too) that can help you along … [Read more...]
50 Million Pound Challenge Week 6
We're back for our weekly update on the State Farm 50 Million Pound Challenge. It's not too late to join our team that we have going on their site. Here is an update on how we're doing so far: HER VIEW: Mother's Day was great! My husband pampered me from morning to night. He prepared all of my meals and took care of the girls. It was lovely to just sit on the couch and do … [Read more...]