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American Academy of Pediatrics and The Congress of National Black Churches
NFL player Ronde Barber, photographer Shari Belafonte, and former Surgeon General David Satcher, MD offer 7 steps for learning, nutrition, regular exercise, and more.
The
Health Benefits of Fruits and Vegetables: A Scientific Overview
The research behind eating more fruits and vegetables
The Black Church and the Importance of Good Nutrition
What the black church needs to
say to its congregations
about good nutrition.
The Black Church and the Importance of Good Nutrition
What the black church needs to
say to its congregations
about good nutrition.
How
Science-based and Community-based
Organizations May
Work with the
Black Church
Producing Effective
Health Promotion
and Policy Initiatives
Organizations May
Work with the
Black Church
Producing Effective
Health Promotion
and Policy Initiatives
NBCI
Declares WAR on Tobacco, Smoking and Tobacco
Companies
African American
Leaders Call on
Tobacco Industry
to Stop Targeting
Their Community
Companies
African American
Leaders Call on
Tobacco Industry
to Stop Targeting
Their Community
NBCI Declares a National Health Emergency in the Black Church

The 5 Foods You Should Eat Every Day

Eating right on a budget can be a challenge, but it's certainly not impossible. Consider this your cheat sheet to the 5 inexpensive foods you should eat everyday for optimum health.

Medical experts call them one of nature's miracle foods. Leafy greens like Swiss chard and kale are high in nutrients like folate and vitamins A and C that can lower your risk of cancer. Just one cup of dark, leafy greens a day could also prevent diabetes and high blood pressure.

Many nutritionists recommend nuts like almonds, cashews and walnuts because they're high in natural fiber. Fiber slows your digestive process, keeping hunger and unhealthy mid-afternoon snacks at bay. Goodbye vending machine runs!

Studies show that consuming onions on a regular basis may reduce symptoms of asthma and the risk of developing stomach cancer. Add them to soups and stir-fry, and just remember -- the stronger the onion, the greater the health benefit.

Refined grains, like white rice and pasta, have lost 90% of their nutritional value through the refining process. As if that weren't reason enough to choose whole grains like brown rice, quinoa and whole oats, a recent study showed that a diet rich in whole grains actually flattens your belly by reducing fat storage in your lower abdominal region.

Making yogurt part of your daily eating routine can improve your digestion -- if you're buying the right stuff. Check that the label lists "active cultures" to make sure you're getting healthy probiotics, and pick a yogurt rich in vitamin D to prevent osteoporosis.