Wellness Wednesdays

I’m sure you can relate to feeling a little stale and bored with the current state of life, especially spending so much time from home over the past year. Somehow it’s made time feel like it’s passing by slowly yet incredibly quickly. I’ve felt as if everything is happening within a box, from the walls of

OLDER AFRICAN AMERICANS MORE PHYSICALLY ACTIVE IN GREEN NEIGHBORHOODS – WELLNESS WEDNESDAY Adults 50 and older are significantly less active than those younger than 50. Many fall short of the recommended 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous-intensity physical activity per week. However, they still can benefit from some physical activity. Even 15 minutes of daily,

Ways of dealing with depression and fear that can come from loneliness and anxiety may seem obvious—therapy, medication, meditation, and yoga—but wellness practices aren’t always accessible. They may, at times, come with a negative stigma.1 Such is the case in communities of color. The National Council for Behavioral Health states that though 20% of Black Americans

More than ever, we’re seeing the effects when women aren’t supported in the workplace, with 3M+ women leaving the labor force since COVID-19 began that’s largely attributed to the disproportionate mental strain of the pandemic. From navigating competing pressures at home to burnout and uncompassionate work conditions, women are making their voices heard by leaving at an unprecedented

  15 ingredients Vegetarian Gluten free Produce1/2 heaping cup Cilantro, leaves1 tsp Coriander2 cups Corn4 Garlic cloves3 (15oz) can Great northern or cannelini beans2 (4oz) cans Green chilis, mild1/2 Lime1 Onion, small1 tsp Oregano Canned Goods3 cups Vegetable broth Condiments2 tsp Soy sauce, reduced sodium Baking & Spices2 tbsp Olive oil or avocado oil, extra virgin1 Salt and pepper Nuts & Seeds1 1/2 tsp Cumin Dairy1/2 cup Greek yogurt, plain

Everyone experiences stress at some point. But according to the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health, “African Americans are 20% more likely to report having serious psychological distress than non-Hispanic Whites.” Some stressors are short-lived, like dealing with traffic or feeling anxious before a test, while others are long-term, such as caring for

Tabitha Brown’s Vegan Deviled Eggs   Tabitha Brown’s Vegan Deviled Eggs Recipe by Sagen Jackson Course: Appetizers Cuisie: American Difficulty: Easy Servings 8 servingsPrep time 10 minutesCooking time 10 minutesCalories 323 kcal INGREDIENTS 5 cups mushrooms 1 jar pickle juice (marinade) 2 cups garbanzo beans 4 Tbsp mustard 1/2 cup vegan mayo 1/8 cup sweet relish 2 Tbsp dill 2 Tbsp garlic powder 1 tsp black salt 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 Tbsp pepper smoked paprika PREPARATION Wash mushroom caps and put them in