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 don’t know how to properly organize their foods in the most efficient way. When it comes to organizing your fridge, it isn’t just for the sake of making […]
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Spot Reduction: Can you really just lose belly fat?
There are ads, commercials, books, magazines and videos galore that make promises to get rid of your love handles, slim your inner thighs, boost your booty and get rid of that upper arm jiggle. It is normal to find exercise regimens that target the legs or the abs or tone other specific parts of your […]
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 could be leveraged to give yourself an extra weight loss boost? Spices have numerous benefits for our bodies, from […]
6 Top Vegetarian Sources of Protein
Protein is an incredibly important aspect of a healthy diet. Many people get their daily protein needs met with meat but for vegetarians and vegans it can be difficult to get enough if you don’t realize that you can get enough protein from a variety of plant-based sources. Protein is the nutrient responsible for many body […]
Q&A: Plant Based Eating Twitter Chat with Tracye McQuirter, MPH
Giveaway!!! – We gave away a signed copy of “By Any Greens Necessary” courtesy of Tracye McQuirter! Book Winner: 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 […]
The Basics: What are Uterine Fibroids?
Fibroids, specifically uterine fibroids, are a common health issue among women during their childbearing years. Exact statistics of women affected by fibroids is difficult to determine since they generally have no symptoms. The OWH claims that anywhere from 20% to 80% of women will develop uterine fibroids by the time they are 50. On the […]
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 ¼ will get it from home. Food poisoning is not just unpleasant to deal with but is expensive in terms of hospital […]
7 Foods for Supporting Colon Health
Digestive health problems are easily the most common ailments adults experience in the United States. According to a survey done, almost ¾ of Americans experience some type of digestive problem. Colon health is particularly important for those trying to lose weight. “Colon cleansing has the potential to aid weight loss; some people claim to have […]
What’s the Cause of Menstrual Cycle Weight Gain?
Many women will agree that they not only feel emotionally crabby or irritable during their period but also feel bloated. A common concern is that you might actually be gaining real weight during your period as well. This can be especially worrisome to women who are trying to lose weight already. The truth is, yes, you […]
