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Children develop a natural preference for the foods they enjoy the most, so the challenge is to make healthy choices appealing. No matter how good…

To help African Americans improve their health and eating habits, Oldways, a nonprofit food and nutrition education organization along with an advisory team of experts, recently unveiled The African Heritage Diet Pyramid.

Don’t let one day, one week, or even one year of blowing your diet affect your choices today and every day after. Pick up where you left off and start making those changes again. Of course we all fall into temptation and have that piece of cake or all those slices of pizza, but it […]

A new study indicates that genes may explain about fifty percent of weight gain that begins in middle age. Researchers studied sets of twins who served in the military during the Vietnam War. Some of the twins were identical and shared the same genes, and the others were non-identical twins.After twenty years of follow-up, the […]

Many of us know 112 group member Q Parker for hits like “Cupid”, “Peaches & Cream” and “Only You” with bandmates Slim, Michael and Darion.  He’s  also noted with receiving esteemed Grammy and ASCAP awards during his music career.  Screaming fans all over the world have seen him grow and excel into a well-respected figure […]

Some of us are always looking for a “quick fix” when it comes to losing weight.  We want it off and we want it off now!!  There are some quick loss diets you should stay away from.  Read more 

Via:  www.elev8.com // Over 24 millions people are living with Diabetes.  Keeping it in control is a lifelong challenge that require support from your family, friends and healthcare professionals.  Having a healthy diet, exercise and medication management is vital for a long life.  Making the commitment to do the things to better your life such […]

From Elev8.com: “Get in shape? Are you kidding me? Have you seen what a treadmill costs these days, not to mention those ab crunchers you see on TV?” If that’s your excuse for your sedentary ways, forget it. Fitness is free—or nearly so, according to experts at the University of Richmond. “You don’t have to […]

Via:  Elev8.com // The common question today is “What is the Best Diet to follow?”  My answer is always the same and one that shocks many people.  “The best diet to follow is to follow NO diet at all.” I’m here to tell you that diets do not work.  They are one of the most […]