Church Food
How do we stop the spread of unhealthy diets at black church functions? I know most outreach is through schoolchildren, but I think we are missing the boat with black churches.
My church recently had a chef's buffet where we handed out the American Heart Association Healthy Soul Food recipes. We prepared an all you can eat buffet with recipes from the book. Everyone enjoyed the food and they didn't miss the extra grease, sugar and salt.
Anyone that's been to a black church function can take a quick at a glance survey to see the numbers of us suffering from effects of poor diets, swollen ankles, eyes with dark circles, canes, walkers and large bellies.
I really would like to expand this effort amongst black churches. I produced a series of receipes on video that I hope to post on this site soon, but I would love to know what other outreach efforts as far as healthy food for the old school church crowd is being promoted
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Posted 1 year ago
noellicenter wrote
Flag as inappropriateI agree 100 % , when many of my patients come in with elevated sugar and blood pressure, they often tell me because of ribs or cake they had at church. I recently held a heart and soul food seminar, but older church members do not typically come. I would like to know if you have a way of surveying those who went to see if they actually cooked differently at home after the event. How were you abe to obtain so many copies of the book to give away .signed Noelli Center
Posted 1 year ago
HHK123 wrote
Flag as inappropriateHi,
Thanks for responding. I called my local chapter of the American Heart Association.
They had about 40 copies on hand and gave them away for free.
I can survey the members and let you know .
I will also be posting videos clips of a show I produced for Public television last year. Two shows were produced which demonstrated healthy soul food cooking. I hope to get them uploaded before the holidays are in full swing so folks can have an idea of some alternative dishes for their holiday meals.
HHK123
Posted 1 year ago
Publisher wrote
Flag as inappropriateHHK123,
Is there a way you can email the videos to gethealthyharlem@gmail.com (or links to the videos?). We might be able to help get them on the site!
Thanks!
Posted 1 year ago
HHK123 wrote
Flag as inappropriateHi,
Thanks for responding.
I have to repackage the show into clips so they will upload easier. I hope to get to my editor next week. I would like to have them up before the holidays are in full swing so folks can have some alternative dishes for the holidays.
As soon as I repackage the show into clips I'll be in contact. In the meanwhile I have a website that can tell you about the show. www.healthyheritagekitchen.com
HHK123
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Posted 1 year ago
Riverside wrote
Flag as inappropriateIt's really great that you're doing this and thinking about this HHK! I didn't even think about how Churches can be used to set an example for health eating, but you're right - there's always unhealthy food at church meetings and things...
Looking forward to seeing those videos!
Posted 1 year ago
DrumsC wrote
Flag as inappropriateI visited the website, what a great idea to change traditional recipes to make them healthier. The trailer to the video looks great too. Can't wait to see the full videos!