Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S. affecting nearly 800,000 people. Black men and women are at the highest risk of having a stroke than any other racial group ... Read More
Healthy Weight Loss
130-Pound Weight Loss: “No Matter What Life Throws at You, Keep Going”
How do you overcome stress, personal tragedy and loss? It's hard for anyone to do, but it's something Rodney Lenon did and is living through today. In his ebook, Lenon shares his ... Read More
120+ Weight Loss: “Be Better Than Your Best Excuse”
We receive so many different feature requests each week, but this one stood out. Just imagine playing in the sport that you love only to be taken out by an injury that not only ... Read More
My Story: “We Have To Re-Teach Ourselves”
With the rise of social media, we've peeked in and have seen just about every facet of someone's life. People tend to share pictures for a number of reasons, some helpful and some ... Read More
10 Ways To Reduce Risk And Control Diabetes
Diabetes is a chronic disease that impacts millions of Americans, with the black community being at the highest risk. Research has found that 1 in 3 adults have prediabetes, which ... Read More
One 6-Piece From Sanity: How Weight Is Weaponized Against Black Women
My entire life I have battled my impulse of whether or not to eat a 6-piece fried hard or kale. It has been a long, drawn-out, depressing, aggressive, evil battle. Worse still, the ... Read More
Gut Health 101: 4 Simple Ways To Better Gut Health
The gut is made up of organs that are in charge of removing toxins from the body, digestion, and absorbing vitamins and nutrients. These organs include the mouth, esophagus, ... Read More
4 Ways To Boost Your Metabolism & Prevent Weight Gain During The Holidays
According to the New England Journal of Medicine, the average American will pack on one to six pounds over the holidays. Other experts believe the bigger challenge for most people ... Read More
A Nutritionist’s Top Tips For Surviving The Holidays
Sure, we’re surrounded by temptation, like yummy treats, all year long. But, there’s something about the holiday season that increases our urge to dive deep into an abyss of banana ... Read More
Mindful Eating During The Holidays: Tips & Recipes
The holiday season can be incredibly challenging for those working to maintain a healthy lifestyle and those wanting to avoid excessive weight gain. From work parties and dinners ... Read More
Stay Active During The Holidays! Here’s How…
It’s important to stay active during the holidays for a couple of reasons. First, you’ve put in so much time and effort to get to this point and have achieved positive results that ... Read More
Active Recovery: 3 Things You Should Be Doing On Rest Days
Your rest days are just as important as your days in the gym. If you workout 7 days straight without break (and you're not working with Olympic trainers), then you stand to undo ... Read More
5 Easy Tips For Meal Prepping During The Holidays
The holiday season has begun. With Thanksgiving only a few weeks away and Christmas and New Year’s Day right behind, we now challenge ourselves to eat healthily while avoiding ... Read More
14 Healthy Ingredient Swaps For Your Favorite Holiday Recipes
It's not always easy to eat healthy when all of the “bad” food tastes so good. Things get even more difficult when the holidays come along and you want to enjoy your family’s ... Read More