{"id":62816,"date":"2017-02-01T16:06:04","date_gmt":"2017-02-01T23:06:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/?p=62816"},"modified":"2024-02-26T06:56:50","modified_gmt":"2024-02-26T13:56:50","slug":"african-heritage-health-week-challenge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dherbs.com\/articles\/diet-nutrition\/african-heritage-health-week-challenge\/","title":{"rendered":"African Heritage & Health Week Challenge"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As this week kicks off Black History Month, today is also the first day of African Heritage & Health Week (AHHW). AHHW challenges everyone to try at least one dish, homemade or from a restaurant, that is inspired by traditional African cuisine from Africa, the Caribbean, South America, and the American South. Enjoy a family-style meal at an Ethiopian restaurant, season your way through a traditional, home-cooked West African stew, or enjoy farm to table delicacies of African ancestors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We at Dherbs<\/a> will provide some recipes of these traditional dishes to inspire you. We continually try to inspire people to eat healthier, plant-based foods<\/a> that stem from the cuisine of our ancestors. A world of processed foods, junk foods, fried foods, and meat-based diets can cause serious health problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The leading causes of death to African-Americans include cardiovascular disease<\/a>, obesity, diabetes, depression, and cancer. Nearly all of these killers are diet-related and can be remedied naturally. This is why it is important to always care for the body. Eating fresh fruits & vegetables<\/a>, nuts & seeds, legumes, and whole grains is the best way to start fighting these diseases. Don\u2019t wait for problem to occur to start taking care of your health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cardiovascular Disease<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This is the number one killer of all Americans, but research indicates that African-Americans are at a greater risk of coronary disease, hypertension<\/a>, or stroke<\/a>. This can be attributed to poor diets, lack of exercise, cigarette smoking, and genetics. The easiest ways to prevent these ailments include eating right and exercising.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Eat More Of These<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr>

Meat, poultry, pork, & processed meats<\/td>Green leafy vegetables (spinach, chard, kale, broccoli, and cabbage)<\/td><\/tr>
Dairy products<\/a> (cheese, yogurt, & milk)<\/td>Avocados<\/td><\/tr>
Processed foods<\/td>Alfalfa sprouts<\/td><\/tr>
Fried foods<\/td>Legumes & whole grains<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Diabetes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Roughly 13.2% of all African-Americans, who are over age 20, are diagnosed with diabetes. Unless you develop type 1 diabetes early on in life, type 2 diabetes is commonly associated with poor diets and obesity<\/a>. Daily exercise, along with a modified diet, will do you a world of good in helping to prevent diabetes<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Do More Of<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>

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Do Less Of<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr>

Exercise 40 minutes a day (walking, jogging, yoga<\/a>, or pilates<\/a>)<\/td>Eating fried or processed foods<\/td><\/tr>
Eat magnesium-rich veggies<\/td>Manmade or synthetic sugar consumption<\/td><\/tr>
Eat fenugreek, biliberry extract & aloe vera<\/td>Avoid sugary fruits (mangoes & cherries)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Obesity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Out of all African-Americans who are over age 20, two-thirds are either obese or overweight. A BMI that is over 30 indicates that a person is obese. Obesity can lead to heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, cancer, and stroke. Here are some helpful tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n