I have been dedicated to increasing my upper body strength for the last two months because I feel like it’s my week point. I’ve added lift days (blerg) to my routine and I already have an unnatural relationship with my kettlebell, but there are days
It’s Spring again, everybody knows it’s spring again! I can’t believe it’s ALREADY April. This year is flying by but not without so many awesome things happening. So many wonderful things to celebrat in April but none more important than National Minority Health Month. The theme
There are lots of theories on why people in our community are obese or suffering from “curable” diseases like diabetes but the one that gets ignored is access. More than 2.5 million Americans live in “food deserts” and have little to no access to supermarkets
I’m not sure when I first experienced the deliciousness that is pastelón, but I do remember the first time I craved it. My younger sister, V had just come an event at work, she had bags filled with plantains and what looked like the ingredients
I am not a fan of pre-made salads of any kind but sometimes a craving strikes and well I had to give in. I decided to give the chicken salad a try at my local organic market and was VERY disappointed. I went home that
Every Thursday I’ll be showcasing one of the many “Baobab Eats” recipes I have been playing around with all year, just in time for your weekend shopping trips. While I’m not an expert chef, I love flavorful, healthy food. I hope you all will enjoy
Summer is upon us and my inbox has been flooded with “Krishna, what can I use to detox and lose weight quickly?” emails. and though I promote the idea of quickie weight loss, I do enjoy a detox on occasion. I prefer to detox after
Italian Food holds the key to my soul. I love all the rich sauces, the lightly fried meats and well of course the cheese, all of which are usually not paleo friendly. I’ve tried to remake my favorite recipes without things like breadcrumbs but
This weekend the boys and I had the privilege of walking with my friend and sister, Alena in support of a cure for Lupus. Watching the swarms of families decked out in purple tees, tutus and beads made for an extraordinary day, the weather cooperated and
Have you ever heard of the Food Stamp challenge? If not let me fill you in quickly, it’s where rich people graciously throw away all their access to fancy restaurants, artisanal cheeses, wine and fresh vegetables to live on $33.26/week, the budget for one