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inflammation

Dr Maggie Cadet at the Office
3 Mar 2021

Rheumatologist Wants A Focus on Heart Health Every Day

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February is over but let us not forget that heart disease and strokes are the number one killer of women.  Be vigilant all year. Since we have just started National Women’s Month, it’s the perfect time to hear from Dr. Maggie Cadet. If you know my journey into the world of plant-based nutrition then you know it started … Read More

doctor, inflammation, plantbased

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Hi, I’m LA! My name might remind you of red carpets and palm trees but I’m a Bronx girl through and through, here to take you from plant-curious to plant-focused. Check out my story, some recipes, and other tips to help you eat well, feel well and live well! And don’t forget to tune in to the Black Girls Eat podcast, available on all the popular podcast apps.

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Happy Fri-Yay! What a week!!! 😩 Still trying t Happy Fri-Yay! What a week!!! 😩 Still trying to get it together? Please visit the link in my bio to check out the Essential Guide to Going Back to School from the team @sheknows. Me and my babygirl @iamtaryndunn are in week three of early mornings, grab and go breakfasts and easy dinners. Shout out to everyone who works to get the kids into the school building. Anyone have any strategies for waking up sleepy kids? Please share below. It’s so hard!!! 😂 #ad #athletagirl #blackgirlseat #backtoschool #fivemoreminutes #easyrecipes #homemade #bronx #nyc #friyay #fridayvibes
I shouldn’t be here. But they changed my reserva I shouldn’t be here. But they changed my reservation. I was supposed to be at an 8am breakfast meeting at Windows on the World on the 107th floor. Two weeks before the breakfast, the event moved to the Millennium Hotel in Times Square. I was mad. WOTW was iconic. The day was gorgeous. Blue skies and sun like a postcard. I arrived at the Millennium at 7:45. At 8:30am, we moved into an auditorium. 15 minutes later, cell phones started going off. The panel moderator admonished the group for answering phones. At 9:30am someone yelled, “Planes have hit the World Trade Center. You guys better get outta here.” It was chaos. No cell service. 2 pay phones for hundreds. No rooms available. Outside the glass doors people were screaming and running. I stepped outside. And then the unbelievable happened. I watched the large TV screen as the South Tower fell. I ran to the hotel.There were iron chains looped through the door handles and a crowd begging for entry. A man saw me and pulled and dragged me with him to the door. He screamed at one of the employees, “She has a badge, I have a badge, we are conference attendees here. You have to let us in.” And then they did. I stood in the lobby shocked. I met a family from Memphis visiting NYC for the first time. They were strangers but they offered me food, television and the comfort of their hotel suite. I wanted to get home. Those of us that lived in outer boroughs had two choices: Walk over a bridge or go underground. Everyone was silent. I was literally holding my breath praying that the plan for the day didn’t include blowing up the subway. When the train pulled out of the tunnel and the blue sky of the Bronx and Yankee Stadium appeared, there were cheers, shouts and hi-fives everywhere. We had all hoped that we had survived the worst of the day. It was only then that I broke down and cried. I had never felt so alone in my life. Like everyone else, I watched the news and then I couldn’t watch the replays and death counts anymore. Today is a painful one for our city. Sending love and respect to everyone touched with hope for continued healing in the Septembers to come. ❤️
And just like that…. She’s 11. Happy Birthday And just like that…. She’s 11. Happy Birthday to our beautiful, funny and creative girl. Mommy and Daddy are so grateful for your presence on the planet and so glad you chose us to guide you as you explore all of your talents and opportunities. Here’s to another year of Takis and Tik-Tok! We love you @iamtaryndunn and we can’t wait to see what you will do next! ❤️🎉🎂💫🎬
I got WHIPPED yesterday and it felt so good! 😜 JK- Happy Fri-Yay! I finally made it to the @urbandessertlab to try the world’s first ever soft serve oat milk ice cream. It was 💣 My plant-based options keep getting better every day! Why did I take a ferry and an Uber to get there? I would be lying if I didn’t share that I went because it’s owned by 2 Black Boss Women who just happen to be sisters. Not just Sistahs but siblings! 🥳 If you can’t get to the shop in NYC, look for them @goldbelly which ships nationwide. Shout to @iamtaryndunn for taking photos for mommy ☺️ * * * #blackgirlseat #plantbased #vegan #nondairy #lactosefree #urbandessertlab #vegetarian #oatmilk #softserve #nicecream #dessert #blackwomen #blackownedbusiness #blackgirlmagic #blackhistory #herstory #blackfoodblogger #nycferry #uber #nyc #orchardstreet #bronx
Chef took us all to school this summer. It was so Chef took us all to school this summer. It was so great to spend time with her as she shared her childhood, her passion and culinary story. As some of you may know, I launched Black Girls Eat as a result of my concern for my own health. But once I started learning more about using food as a weapon against inflammation, heart disease, diabetes and obesity— I couldn’t keep it to myself. I became a plant-based advocate so that I could help others remix their plates for better health. I enjoy exploring and learning about food spaces and as you can tell by scrolling through my page—I have been hanging out with lots of farmers this year. And lots of Chefs! Spending time with Chef Adrienne this summer reminded me that I wasn’t really starting from scratch. She reminded me of my own food heritage and resurfaced my own memories of fresh fruits, vegetables and grains on my table and in my world. It wasn’t all Wonder Bread and Grape Kool Aid in my Bronx apartment. 😂 We had the “Greatest Hits” but as Chef said, there was so much more. Check my stories for some of the fun we had during the last week of her residency @stonebarns and get ready for her new Sunday Best Cookbook coming soon! Let’s show Chef some love in the comments. She’s a #topchef and an awesome human being! 🌿💚🥑
I know you are probably like damn…when is the la I know you are probably like damn…when is the last time she posted some food on this page? 😂 I know I know! Well thanks to Chef Angela @culinarykisses for my very bomb one on one #vegan cooking lesson this morning. Thank you for the laughs and for getting my bruschetta to a respectable place! One of the cool things about being in the food space is meeting other people who are passionate and excited about what they do. Your love and energy came through the Zoom girl! I love learning. If you want to try something new, show Chef Angela some love and visit her page. Today we made vegan pesto, ratatouille veggies, creamy polenta and my fave- bruschetta! Save or share this post for the next time you are thinking about taking a class! 💚🌿🥑 * * * #blackgirlseat #plantbased #cookingclass #vegancookingclass #veganpesto #polenta #bruschetta #virtual #culinarykisses #veganrecipes #blackowned #blackfoodblogger #womenowned #nyc #michigan #fridayvibes #friday #friyay #easyrecipes #easydishes #blackchefs #cooking #birthdaygift
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Oh snaps! It’s going down tonight! We are chatti Oh snaps! It’s going down tonight! We are chatting about food and culture. Grateful for @chefadriennecheatham for her presence on the planet! Visit @stonebarns to register. See you at 7! 🥑🌿💚 #shemedia #theproducemoms #thebeet #blackgirlseat #plantbased #bronx #nyc #tarrytown #stonebarns
Here’s a funny story for you. My good friend @yo Here’s a funny story for you. My good friend @yourgirllez sent this beautiful silk garment to me and I was psyched. First of all— it is yellow which is my favorite color. So I sent her a video message saying that I couldn’t wait to wear it to bed. I went on and on about how comfortable it felt. Within minutes she sent me photos of how you are ACTUALLY supposed to wear it. 😂😂😂 I was like whoa!?!?! You wear it outside? We have been friends for almost 3 decades and after all these years I’m still a cornball. 😩😩😩 So after I saw the photos I decided that I would prove to her that I could follow directions and voila! My birthday outfit was created. We all need friends who can literally keep you being from CORNY. I think I did a good job!!!! Love you @yourgirllez ❤️❤️❤️ #birthdayshenanigans #blackgirlseat #friends #girlfriends #rideordie #fridaynight #friday #friyay #fashionista #fashion #style #bday #gifts #girlsnight 🎉🍾🥂
The Birthday So Far…. 12:00am- Of course @yourg The Birthday So Far…. 12:00am- Of course @yourgirllez is the first call of the day! ❤️ 1:00am- The text messages start rolling in 7:42am- I was born at 7:42 so of course I’m having a Happy Bday Call with my Mama! 8:30am- Water the garden. Hey @stonebarns we now have cucumbers! 9:00am- FaceTime Bday calls with my Besties- well not all of them at once! 10:00am Onboarding meeting with my new management team. Shhh….announcement soon 11:00am- Took a peek at my gifts but I will wait until later or maybe even tomorrow! I love to savor the moment! 🤣 Face done…about to put in some work so I can rollout and have dinner and laughs tonight with some very awesome human beings. 🎈🎁🍾🎊🎉 @feliciaburrowshair @thecoochiecoach @lprestigiousevents @trinismyle
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