Cookbooks help to level the playing field. Your foodie friends will be inspired by easy recipes and beautiful images. This year, find something for the home cook, the aspiring gourmet and the junior chef. There is something on the list for every budget. Who knows? You just might gift something to yourself after you shop for your family … Read More
Plant-based Thanksgiving recipes are going to make everyone happy this year. Each one is full of flavor and ready to impress. In reality, many of the foods that we know and love have always been plant-based and on the table. In my childhood home, there was always a table full of fruit, grains and vegetables. But my mom … Read More
Vegan Thanksgiving meals don’t have to be made at home. I appreciate that there is someone out there willing to help a sister out! While not everything on my table will be vegan friendly, a large part of it will be. I’m all about making sure that we get more fruits, grains and vegetables on our plate. And … Read More
Vegan restaurants can be hit or miss. When I’m traveling, finding great plant-focused food is not always easy. Thankfully, there are more vegan restaurants showing up daily. There are also plenty of traditional restaurants that are now adding plant-based options to their menus as well. On a recent trip to Houston, I discovered that there are quite a … Read More
Glycemic Index. Social media has been flooded with posts about spikes in blood sugar. This used to be a conversation for just diabetics. Now it seems that everyone is concerned about it. That’s why understanding the glycemic index is important. If you are getting anxious about it, you are in the right place. Today, let’s take a look … Read More
Stress can lead to failing physical and mental health. Women may experience higher levels of stress than men because of the multiple hats we wear. We are more often than not juggling several roles including mom, caregiver and head of household. It’s well documented that African-Americans are more likely to experience stress due to discrimination, exposure to violence, … Read More
Grocery shopping now looks very different than it did just a few years ago. We used to be a family of full-fledged carnivores. Now it’s mostly plants. We are eating differently and our approach to grocery shopping has changed too. I live in the Bronx with a population of 1.4 million. The best day to shop for me? … Read More
Last minute gifts! I hope you find something you love. I have purchased quite a few of these items and I have curated this Father’s Day list all by myself. FYI, Black Girls Eat is an Amazon influencer and may be compensated from links on this page. What to get for the guy who has everything? What kind … Read More