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Ring in the New Year 2012 with the African Heritage Diet Pyramid

January 8, 2012 By Denine 2 Comments

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This is the month to start New Year resolutions such eating healthy, losing weight, stop eating out every day and cook more at home. I had the chance of being invited to a nutritional webinar from … [Read more...]

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Happy Kwanzaa Time!

December 11, 2011 By Denine Leave a Comment

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During the week of December 26th thru January 1st, 2012 is a long seven day ceremony of bountiful feasts, storytelling, music, dance and rich symbolism serves as a window to the African heritage - … [Read more...]

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The Global Epidemic of Diabetes

November 5, 2011 By Denine Leave a Comment

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This month of November is American Diabetes Month. Diabetes is not just an American disease but a global epidemic. Everyone knows that HIV/AIDS is taking a toll in Africa but not everyone knows that … [Read more...]

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Motherland Treasure: Ethiopia’s “New Jerusalem”

April 14, 2011 By Katryna Starks Leave a Comment

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In a small town in the hills of Ethiopia, the natives have a story: Once upon a time, there was an infant who was destined to be a king. … [Read more...]

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