Knowledge can be a powerful preventative tool when followed by action.  Planning for good health helps us live our best life and give our best self to our families, friends and co-workers.  Take the oath and creates a personal …

WOW! How time has flown since I competed at Mrs. International 2015. Every day has been an exhilarating experience in preparing for the next stage of my life, promoting my platform and working on the next fundraiser for The B…

Research has shown that walking at least 30 minutes a day can help you: Reduce your risk of  coronary heart disease  and  stroke Improve your  blood pressure , blood sugar levels and blood lipid profile Maintain your body wei…

Flatbread Pizza Salad Ingredients 10 ounces spring salad greens  1 red onion, thinly sliced  1 (6 ounce) can pitted black olives  1 green bell pepper, chopped  1 red bell pepper, chopped  2 large tomatoes, choppe…

Don't be afraid to be active. Physical activity should be part of your daily routine. It helps reduce your risk for cardiovascular disease by improving your blood pressure and other risk factors. It can also help you lose wei…

Black Bean, Roasted Peppers & Feta Cheese Quesadillas Ingredients: 4 tortillas 4 roasted red peppers, sliced 7oz feta cheese 7 oz black beans, cooked           lime          sour cream, if wished          …

Thank you Chef John for this delicious Meatless meatballs recipe Ingredients for 16 small meatballs: (recipe can easily be doubled!) 1 pound white mushrooms, chopped into very small pieces 2 tbsp olive oil pinch of…

You can reduce your blood pressure risks by: Quit smoking. Besides damaging your lungs smoking constricts blood vessels and increases your blood pressure making it hard for your heart to beat. Avoid alcohol consumption or …

Everyone loves snacks. Snacks give your body an energy boost throughout the day, and they can help maintain your weight because you will be eating less at big meals. Eating less at main meals and having snacks in between will he…

Summer is coming and we all want to look our best so why not participate in the #FitIn5 workout every day for two weeks - and keep score - to challenge yourself and see your progress. You can split it up over the course of the da…

Made these stuffed shells tonight and they are absolutely delicious. So filling and so healthy Adapted from:  Clean Food  by Terry Walters Yield : approx. 30 shells or 6 servings 3.5 cups pasta sauce 340 grams ju…

The importance of water while exercising When you exercise, you lose an enormous amount of water, which must be replaced.  Athletes don’t carry around water just for show.  An hour of working out can easily cost you one to…

Take the Salt Pledge for your heart. The amount of salt you eat has a direct effect on your blood pressure. Salt makes your body hold on to water. If you eat too much salt, the extra water stored in your body raises your BLOOD P…

One of the fondest memories I have growing up in Haiti was corn season. My family and I would indulge is some of the sweetest corn one could imagine. A combination of intense Caribbean sunshine and no use of fertilizers or pesti…

The “Thank You” letters are without a doubt one of the tremendous gift Terrance M Graham  and I could have ever imagined. It’s amazing the influence and impact we, as adult can make on children. As you know, many hands make light…