Edamame Hummus
This hummus uses tofu as its base instead of chick peas. Combining both tofu and edamame gives this dip a protein punch and is definitely one to keep in your staple of snacks! 2 cups of frozen shelled...
View ArticleAsk Dr. Didi: HIV in the 20th Century
The face of HIV has changed in the past 30 years. It is no longer the death sentence that we associated with it in the beginning of the epidemic, rather it is now treated as a chronic illness, the goal...
View ArticleAsk Dr. Didi: SCOTUS, Hobby Lobby & Women’s Reproductive Rights
A Woman’s Power to Decide The Size of Her Family Challenged As an obstetrician-gynecologist, a mother and woman, I don’t know what saddens me the most: that in 2014, women are still struggling for...
View ArticleSauteed Shrimp & Swiss Chard with Roasted Roma Tomatoes
Heart-saving tomatoes!! You heard me right, tomatoes are rich in Lycopene, an amazing antioxidant associated with lowering risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes. But I’ll be honest:...
View ArticleCashew Chicken or Tempeh Stir Fry
Cashew Chicken or Tempeh (Tofu) Stir-Fry Here is a little spicy take on tofu that will convert you! If you’re short on time, this stir-fry will help you get a protein-rich meal on the table in 30...
View ArticleAsk Dr. Didi: Motherhood by Any Other Name
I remember it as if it was yesterday: I was on call doing a delivery when I received a text message that there had been an earthquake in Haiti. I looked at my phone, shook my head thinking it was a bad...
View ArticleBlack Parenting in America: Nobody knows the Sorrow
More often than not, the issue of parenting while black comes up in the wake of some incomprehensible act. A child killed just for being there, a boy arrested just for not being subservient enough or...
View ArticleBean Salad
Some days, I have no energy to cook after work but I feel very strongly about making sure my kids eat as healthy as possible as much as possible so what do I do: find some simple delicious quick side...
View ArticleHealthy Fitness Tip: Speed up & Slim Down
So you’ve been working out consistently, journaling your food, watching your portion but the needle on the scale is moving ever so slowly!! Here are a few tips to help speed up your metabolism and help...
View ArticleWhat You Need to Know About Ebola
This afternoon the CDC held a press conference to discuss the details about the first patient diagnosed with Ebola in the US. For the past few months, those of us watching the Ebola epidemic in West...
View ArticleOrange Peachy Cream
This is a dish full of immunity-fighting nutrients (vitamin B & C, antioxidant selenium and zinc as well as fiber) and has a creamy, smooth texture that baby will love. If you have a family history...
View ArticleSpanish Scramble
This is a quick take on the classic fritatta. It combines egg white, sweet bell pepper, zucchini and saffron for color. Make enough to save for work and have an easy, tasty protein meal to your day....
View ArticleBurning Power
Want to increase the calorie- burning power of your cardio work out: add some simple movements! Adding a set of squats, burpees and alternating lunges in between your HIIT sets will increase your HIIT...
View ArticleWhat Does It Mean to “Have IT All”?
There are some perennial discussions that cycle around every few months in the mommy world: Stay-at-Home mom v. Working mom, breastfeeding v. bottle-feeding, private vs. public education… And now, the...
View ArticleStairs to Weight Loss
Climbing stairs is the perfect functional way to burn mega- calories and target your entire lower body: butt, quads & calves, so take the stairs on your next lunch break as q kick & easy way to...
View ArticleRaising Healthy Children
The obesity epidemic is here! It is now a well-known and accepted fact, while some may have questioned and even tried to disagree, we are no longer in a position to deny it. Our children are becoming...
View ArticleBolognese Potato Pie
I always keep 4-5 cans of tomatoes in my pantry. Canned tomatoes are nutrient dense and can transform any recipe in a pinch. Tomatoes contain lycopene, a powerful antioxidant for your baby’s immune...
View ArticleTurkey Sausage and Bean Soup
A common complaint of pregnant and breastfeeding women is constipation. Blame it on Progesterone and Relaxin, two important pregnancy hormones which help your body adapt to your growing uterus but also...
View ArticleThe Other Side of Pregnancy
One of the most common complaints I hear from pregnant women is about their frequent bouts of yeast infection. During pregnancy, estrogen levels are very high causing your body to produce more glycogen...
View ArticleOutdoor Exercise or Between the Sheets!!!
Did you know that walking a mile briskly (or about 15 minutes) can burn about as much calories getting a little frisky with your “Honey!” Researchers from the U. of Montreal evaluated 21 couples for...
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