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5 Rules to Follow for Healthier Eating in the New Year

Source: healthmatters.nyp.org Portion the perfect plate Each meal should consist of 45 percent fiber-rich carbohydrates, 30 percent healthy fats, and 25 percent lean proteins, such as white-meat chicken or turkey, fish, tuna, tofu, beans, or egg whites, Rosenstock says. Eat before hunger strikes A good way to make sure you don’t end up reaching for chips or a chocolate bar when you need a snack … Continue reading 5 Rules to Follow for Healthier Eating in the New Year

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What Are Beets Good For?

Source: Food and Wine Some people may call Beets a Superfood. Beets are high in fiber. Fiber can help you control blood sugar levels, maintain a healthy weight, lower cholesterol and stay regular.  So how can you use beets in your meal? Here is a list of ways you can eat Beets. Crushed. For beets that are crispy on the outside and super tender within, … Continue reading What Are Beets Good For?

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Active Living (55+), Austin Texas, Black Men, Black Women, Digital Issue, Health and Wellness, Seniors, Ujima Magazine

Active Living: Annual Wellness

During your wellness exam, you may receive screening for cholesterol, blood pressure, diabetes, mammogram, pap test, osteoporosis, or STDs. Your doctor may ask you about current stress, physical activity, diet, or drug use such as tobacco and alcohol. Try to get that appointment to start a healthy new year.  For more information contact your regular physician.  Continue reading Active Living: Annual Wellness

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Lone Star Circle Of Care Hosts Urban Health Expo March 24

The event supports CEO Rhonda Mundhenk’s mission to close health disparity gap Rhonda Mundhenk, J.D., MPH, is the Chief Executive Officer for Lone Star Circle of Care (LSCC), one of the leading Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) in Central Texas. LSCC has seventeen clinic sites throughout five counties known for its clinical excellence and innovation. Rhonda brings 20 years of healthcare and legal experience to … Continue reading Lone Star Circle Of Care Hosts Urban Health Expo March 24

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Latest Issue of Ujima! Feb/March Issue

Check out the latest issue of Ujima! Look for the printed issue soon.     #Ujima #UjimaAtx #newsmag #celebratingthevision #embraceyourcommunity #newsandinformation #staywoke #collectiveworkandresponsibility #ujimafebmar   Damita Miller-Shanklin Ujima   Continue reading Latest Issue of Ujima! Feb/March Issue

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