Our May 2016 Challenge will be a Plant-Based, Meatless Eating Challenge. We are going to focus on eating fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, etc. I want you to focus on food with life in it to improve our health and wellness. That’s right, living foods. These foods are full of fiber, nutrients, anti-oxidants, healthy carbs and more. […]
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The Main Reason Why Smoothies Can Help With Weight Loss
The number one reason you should drink smoothies: They are an easy way to add more nutrients to your daily diet; Vitamins, Antioxidants, Potassium, Fiber, etc. By and large, Americans eat too much processed food that has very little nutritional value. When we talk about weight loss, we always stress balanced, healthy eating and eating […]
7 Foods That Can Cause Bloating
Do you ever find that after a meal or a snack your stomach feels huge, swollen and/or taut? This unpleasant feeling is commonly called bloat. Bloating can be caused by a number of factors but it is often related to diet. Some people are more apt to bloat than others, but all in all, you can usually avoid […]
5 Reasons That a Plant-Based Meals are Perfect for Weight Loss
There is a lot of debate over what the optimum human diet is, especially when it comes to weight loss. I am of the belief that there is no perfect plan, no one size fits all plan for losing weight. However, I do think that fad diets promising to help you lose X number of […]
Rotating Your Green Vegetables
Eating the same vegetables is certainly better than eating no vegetables. However, a lack of variety in the greens you consume doesn’t just lead to boredom but can also have negative health effects for some people. Rotating Vegetables is Important It’s common knowledge that eating a variety of foods is the key to good health […]
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 […]
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 […]
Being Black and Vegan – One Sister’s Story
I asked Poet, Author and Vegan Tiara Butler (aka Lady T.). to share with us her thoughts on being Black and Going Vegan. Her story is heartfelt and real. Everyone has their reasons for how they choose to eat. This is just one sister’s story… By: Tiara Butler – IG: @soulfullyspokenspirituals No… it’s not a typo. You […]
6 Reasons You Should Eat More Veggies for Weight Loss
If losing weight and maintaining a healthy weight are your goals, then you should add as many veggies to your diet as possible. You can eat them in many different forms – from raw to juiced – making them an easy add to your daily diet. Many of the most common veggies are considered “superfoods” […]
7 Tips for a Heart Healthy Diet
It is never too late to make changes that can improve the health of your heart. The simplest changes to begin with concern your diet. It is usually recommended that you begin by changing one area of your eating habits at a time, rather than go for a radical overhaul. This lets your body and […]
