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Meat Labels

At BrownstoneFitness' April Meet-up the topic for the evening was MEAT. This meet-up discussed man's evolution as a caneivore and the importance of meat in our diet. We also talked about whether all meat are created equal by attempting to explain what the labels on the meat packaging really mean.

Being both delicious and healthy sushi remains a favorite with food lovers. The one downside being the expense involved for a full sushi dinner at a restaurant. Making sushi at home is a doable option and really easy. Just pay attention to three points - color, flavor and texture.

When I learned about Wal-Mart's new 5-year strategy, I was immediately surprised and applauded the positive efforts of this mega corporation to acknowledge and address the health of their consumers. However, while not ignoring this perhaps significant small step, I think there are several questions to raise about their efforts, when examining the larger picture.

Looking for Nutritionist  preferably in Harlem , or upper Manhattan ( but not opposed to anywhere in Manhattan)  to refer clients to. Preferably one who is familiar with African Americans and Latinos and their typical eating habits and cuisine. Most be certified and all credentials a must. 

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Does high blood pressure, a big belly, or cancer run in your family? Does that mean you're doomed to get these too? The burgeoning field of epi-genetics is working on the answer. Epi-genetics is the science of what makes our genes express themselves the way they do.

A new book has come to my attention-- “By Any Greens Necessary: A Revolutionary Guide for Black Women Who Want to Eat Great, Get Healthy, Lose Weight, and Look Phat.”  It's by nutritionist Tracye McQuirter, a health and vegan activist in Washington, D.C.   

I went to the supermarket yesterday because I decided that I didn't want to order out and I wanted to cook a healthy meal. I know how to cook meat, vegetables, rice, etc. But, the problem isn't cooking the food but picking out the food to cook. I never know if the meat that I picked has too much fat or is too red or if the fruit that I picked was too soft or too hard.

New Song/Harlem Center for Healthy Living is excited to be a part of the Harlem Fresh Food Summit. View the Harlem 4 Center for Change website to learn more about the event. 

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