Fitness & Nutrition
We all know about the great health benefits of green vegetables, but what about black veggies? Black foods have more antioxidants than light-colored foods because of their high pigment content. So in the words of Wesley Snipes, “Always bet on black.” Here’s five foods that prove why: 1. Black Garlic Black garlic may look frightening […]
Low on energy? Mix and match these metabolism boosting foods to give your body’s engine the fuel it needs to burn, baby, burn! Almonds: Though high in calories, when eaten in moderation these nuts are a great source of unsaturated fats (keeping you fuller longer) and rich in protein, causing your body to burn more […]
getty image: When the beat drops followed by the melodic, “Go, go, go, go…,” you cannot control your hands or feet! Even the rhythmless nation among us finds a way to look like seasoned vets on the dancefloor. However, if we silenced the beat of the smash hit, “Treat ‘Em Right,” we would hear a timeless […]
Are you expecting and a bit of a fitness fanatic? Not sure how much is too much with a bun in the oven? BlackDoctor.org recently caught up with Dr. Jamil Abdur-Rahman of Twin Doctors TV, who answered some of the most common questions about pregnancy and exercise. BDO: What are the worst exercises you can […]
Everyone wants to know the secret to abs. The good news is that we all have abs; no need to go out and get them, especially if you have spent a considerable amount of time doing ab exercises. To “get” six pack abs is essentially to reveal them and thus you will need to obtain […]
As a person living with diabetes, you’re constantly worried about your feet. You’ve heard the horror stories of people who had a toe, foot or leg amputated because of a diabetes-related complication. These complications arise because the amount of blood flowing to your lower extremities can decrease with diabetes, especially if you’re not doing the […]
Ever contemplated what role food plays in brain function? While it’s no secret that what we eat affects the way we look and feel, physically and emotionally; according to researchers, our dietary decisions also impact brain functions like memory and productivity. In fact, according to a 2010 study, by consuming foods rich in antioxidants, good […]
Fight stomach acids and hard-to-digest foods that tend to back up into the esophagus, causing burning pain, belching, bloating and other painful symptoms with low fat smoothies sure to rid you of this common tummy trouble. Keep strolling for our top 5 picks courtesy of health experts like Dr. Oz and many more. The Green […]
We love to keep our melanin poppin’, but there are some cities that won’t let our skin be great. According to WalletHub, skin cancer is more common than breast, colon, lung and prostate cancers combined. A recent report from the American Cancer Society states that in 2016 alone, more than five million new cases of skin […]
Many people are turning to juicing and making smoothies as a way to detox, slim down or improve their overall health. No doubt, there are a lot of good reasons to juice and make smoothies, especially if you don’t get enough vitamins and minerals in your everyday meals. Before you rev up your blender or […]
According to the American Chiropractic Association, over 31 million Americans have had low back pain at some point in their lives. A study conducted by The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio recently uncovered disparities in the presentation and treatment of low back pain, finding that African American individuals report more severe […]
Now that you’ve gotten the easy part of your New Year’s resolution out of the way – setting a fitness goal – let’s get down to the nitty gritty: how to stay on track and stick to your guns. Keep a fitness journal. Getting into the best shape of your life isn’t all about the […]