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 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 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 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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