The biggest struggles of weight loss and just improving your overall wellness involves a combination of remembering to write down what you eat, keeping track of your weight loss, calculating how far your run was and other such chores that can be easily forgotten. Tracking your progress in the form of calories, miles ran and […]
Healthy Eating
8 Benefits of Eating Locally and Organically
One of the most beneficial things you can do for your overall well-being and health is to eat locally grownΒ foods, especially those that are organic,Β as much as possible. Β There are many reasons why it is a good idea to eat organic foods from your local farmerβs market or foods that are sourced locally by groceryΒ stores. […]
6 Tips for Organizing Your Refrigerator
The refrigerator is easily the hardest-working appliance in a home, yet it is often neglected. Not only is the average fridge not cleaned often enough but people simply donβt knowΒ how to properly organize their foods in the most efficient way. When it comes to organizing your fridge, it isnβt just for the sake of making […]
6 Spices that Support Weight Loss
We all know that in order to achieve your weight loss goals you must eat a healthy diet that consists of fresh, whole foods. Did you know that the seasonings you might use in your everyday cooking couldΒ be leveraged to give yourself an extra weight loss boost? Spices have numerous benefits for our bodies, from […]
Is Soy Really Bad For You?
People have been eating products the come from soy beans, like soy milk and tofu for hundreds of years. That’s why it’s amazing to me that soy just may be one of the most controversial health foods in the world right now. Soy and products containing soy have become very popular in the US and […]
5 Potential Dangers of Drinking Diet Beverages
Itβs no surprise that soda is one of the most widely consumed beverages. Coca Cola and Pepsi lead as the most popular brands but you may be surprised that diet Coke is the second most popular soda here in the US. Diet drinks, especially diet sodas, may just be one of the unhealthiest beverages. Though […]
Q&A: Plant Based Eating Twitter Chat with Tracye McQuirter, MPH
Β Giveaway!!! – We gave Β away a signed copy of “By Any Greens Necessary” courtesy of Tracye McQuirter! Book Winner:Β Nikki Williams Thank you to everyone who entered the giveaway! April Twitter Chat Q&A: On April 16th we hosted a Plant-based Eating Chat on Twitter (hashtag: #BWLW – @blackweightloss) with Special Guest Tracye McQuirter, MPH, Best-Selling Author […]
What Is The Deal With Coconut Water?
Coconut water has beenΒ available throughout the US for about 10 years and has seen rising popularity for the past few years. Coconut water can now be found in almost any grocery store, and is often sold with health tonic-style claims or as a beverage for athletes. As with most new “fad” drinks in the spotlight, […]
April Twitter Chat: Plant-based Eating with Special Guest Tracye McQuirter, MPH, Best-Selling Author of By Any Greens Necessary
On Thursday, April 16th at 8 pm (EST) BWLW will host a twitter chat on plant-based eating with best-selling author, nutritionist and long-time vegan Tracye McQuirter, MPH. Join us! #BWLW We will chat about the benefits of eating a plant-based diet, how to get started with this lifestyle and tips on making eating more plant […]
Use By Dates: How Long Can You Store Food?
Every year the CDC estimates that 1 in every 6 Americans will get food poisoning. While majority of the nearly 48 million people who experience food poisoning get it from a restaurant about ΒΌ will get it from home. Food poisoning is not just unpleasant to deal with but is expensive in terms of hospital […]