Healthy Weight Loss

Recipe: Braised Lamb Shanks

This slow-cooking meal is perfect for cooler weather and worth every minute of the wait. Forks Up! Serves 4-6 Ingredients 4 ... Read More

5 Ways To Jumpstart Weight Loss

Making a commitment to shed those unwanted extra pounds can be both intimidating and overwhelming in the same thought, and who could blame ... Read More

Recipe: Ginger Roasted Beets

I don’t know about you, but I love beets. If you don't already know, beets are high in potassium, magnesium, fiber, phosphorus, iron, ... Read More

After The Biggest Loser: How To Keep The Pounds Off

Even though Tumi Oguntala didn't win "The Biggest Loser" competition, she hasn't stop losing. In fact, since leaving the ranch behind, she ... Read More

One Pan Cooking: White Wine Braised Chicken

This is a great cold weather recipe. It's quick, easy and utilizes one pan cooking, so the clean up is quick and easy as well. This recipe ... Read More

Q&A: Diets Don’t Work For Me – What Can I Do?

Q: I've been trying every diet under the moon and I haven't had any success! I've seen many black couples on your Facebook page, and they ... Read More

Cooking Basics: Chicken Stock

The importance of chicken stock or any stock for that matter is immeasurable. It is the root and foundation to any good soup, sauce or dish. ... Read More

3 Foods To Avoid If You Want To Lose Weight

Losing weight is in large part about avoiding unhealthy foods. You can work out as hard as you want, but if you're replacing those burnt ... Read More

4 Ways To (Finally) Kiss Belly Fat Goodbye

We're never spared the image of a nice rock-hard pack of abs. But while we're busy being shamed for not having them, we're never told about ... Read More

Is Junk In The Trunk Still Healthy?

"I like big butts..." and now I know why. Multiple studies are proving that the voluptuous figures of countless Black women possess more ... Read More

The 5 Snacks You Should Eat Every Day

Just yesterday you complained to a colleague at work "I eat healthy, and I don't snack between meals, so why can't I lose any weight?" And ... Read More