By Deah Berry Mitchell Did you know there was a difference between a plant-based diet and a traditional vegan diet? Veganism is a lifestyle devoted to the protection of all animals. It encompasses politics, ethics, and most importantly diet whereas a person who practices a plant-based diet consumes fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, legumes, seeds […]
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Hey, 2018, We’re so ready to give it all we got. How about ya’ll? As we usher in a new year every January, which some might argue is the Monday of months, here are a few ways to give it all you got in 2018. Give your body a break from unhealthy food habits. Get
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Hands down our favorite summer fruit is watermelon. Sources say that the sweet juicy fruit with enormous health benefits originated in South Africa, where it is found growing wild. In the 19th century, a man by the name of Alphonse de Candolle considered the watermelon to be indigenous to tropical Africa. It’s disheartening to hear
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Pictured: Wendy Shurelds (L) and Dr. Suzanne Afflalo On Saturday, July 30th approximately 80 people made up mostly of women, filled the Alpha Center located at the center of southeast San Diego for an inspirational community event. The purpose of the event was to raise breast health awareness among African American women. Members of the
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By Sheryl Mallory-Johnson Too often we girls sacrifice our desires, our passions, our purpose, and our voices. As nurturing beings, we are conditioned to believe that showing up for everyone else’s life is more important than showing up for our lives. As a result, we feel drained by those who manage to suck the life out
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Grilling for a cookout usually makes you think of big meals that aren’t very healthy, like ribs, sausages, hot dogs, and huge steaks. But grilling for a cookout can actually be a great opportunity to make a nice, light, healthy meal. Using a few easy techniques, like using a grilling plank and cooking veggies in
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Spring is in the air! Flowers are blooming, days are longer, and retailers are displaying bright, fresh, beautiful colors. In the spirit of spring, now is a great time to hop into the season and awaken our inner beauty. Let’s give our inner beauty permission to bloom like spring’s fresh flowers. Let’s radiate this beauty
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Well what do you know, spotty bananas does a mind and body good. According to an article on Lifehack, most people regularly pass on bananas that become too spotted. However, recent research in Japan has found some incredible benefits of these very same spotted bananas that usually find their place in the bin. Take a look at
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How many times have Black women had to question their beauty because other’s misguided perception of colorism?
