Obesity Wins Again. My Half-Sister Is Dying.

People often wonder why I cover the minefield that is black women and obesity. It stems from experience, watching my mother and half-sister eat, and e... READ MORE

Photo of the Day: Why Eggplant is My Favorite Vege...

Just look at how gorgeous it is… I took that photo right before I ate it! Eggplant is a great meat substitute for your vegetarians, and the bulk... READ MORE

How Roasting Makes Everything Better.

I am, by a HUGE margin eating more fruits and vegetables since growing my own food. I remember being especially interested, but I knew that if I was g... READ MORE

Gluten-Free Italian: Three Veggies Eaten at Once, ...

Raise your hand if it’s a struggle to eat your daily recommended among of vegetables. You can see my hand, but I’m raising it. While I gro... READ MORE

In Season in the “Beauty Garden”…...

Hot summer months means eggplants…and lots of them. You’re probably noticing that these are on sale at your local market, so nows your cha... READ MORE

Sweet and Paleo-Friendly Honey Roasted Carrots

  Yesterday on my way to visit my Mother for Mom’s Day, I noticed something strange about my feet when I reached down to slather lotion on ... READ MORE

I’m Loving Swiss Chard for Organic Gardening...

  Almost mid April and there’s little chance of frost anywhere, so there’s no excuse for not getting outside and starting your spring... READ MORE

It May Be the Middle of Winter, but You Can STILL ...

Nobody can tell me that my frequent consumption of fresh organic produce from my kitchen garden hasn’t resulted in glowing skin. And that’... READ MORE

Crazy Diets: Two Hot Twin Doctors Put the “L...

Chris and Alexander “Xand” van Tulleken, twins who also happen to be doctors, recently embarked on an experiment to see which diets were w... READ MORE

Kumquats! I Can’t Believe I Was Sleeping On ...

Do you know what a kumquat is? It’s the color of an orange, and it sort of taste like an orange peel. Not the most appetizing by itself, but mix... READ MORE

Fall In Love with Kale. It Makes Your Hair Grow.

Okay I said that just to get your attention, but hey, a balanced diet composed of dark, green leafies will help you grow a head of healthy hair, along... READ MORE