WHM Spotlight: Maudene Nelson

We love everyday heroes don’t we?

In honor of Women’ s History Month, International Women's Day and Nutrition Awareness Month, the next lady in the spotlight is Maudene Nelson. As a Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator and Director of Community Outreach at Columbia University’s Institute of Human Nutrition, her expertise has saved the lives of many. Just last November, Nelson was featured in Essence Magazine, giving tips on common mistakes we make in our fridge, and healthier ways to shop for food.

She also takes time to inform others in the community about ways to lose weight and how important it is to be aware of your own bad habits. When she partnered with Sister-to-Sister International Inc., an organization geared toward maintaining the wellness of women of color, she provided several guidelines on how to shed pounds at a health fair.

You know I was going to share:

1. Write Everything You Eat Down.
2 Measure your food: you can use cups and spoons as a reference.
3. Make a calorie goal.
4. 4Plan your meals.
5. Eat you favorite foods: happy eyes = happy stomachs.
6. Get a buddy: share weight loss tips, compete friendly, and encourage one another.
7 Aim for variety: vary your choices, try a different cereal, etc.
8. Make substitutions when possible.
9. Embellish: grated parmesan over your food, a paper umbrella for your drink, etc.
10. Blue Moon Rule: every once in a while, treat yourself.

We are thankful to Maudene Nelson’s many contributions to her community and beyond.

Do you know a female who is a making a difference near you?
If so, drop a buzz....

Urstrulee,

KareemaBee
Spread Love. Live life. Be Inspired.
Pic: nbdiabetes.org

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Why Won't You Kiss Me?

I’m going to guess the answer to that question is because your breath stinks! I hope no one has ever had to go through a situation like this with a significant other. But just in case you have, before you try to tongue him/her down with your bacteria, here are some tips to avoid halitosis (aka bad breath)

Check those dental habits!

· Do you brush your teeth at least twice a day with toothpaste that has fluoride?

· Do you brush your tongue?

· Do you replace your toothbrush every 2-3 months?

· Do you use floss to remove plaque and other particles from your teeth at least once a day?

· Do you see your dentist at least twice a year so that s/he can check for any oral problems/concerns and give you a proper cleaning?

· Do you smoke or chew tobacco products?

· Do you drink lots of water?

· Do you chew sugarless gum over other types?

If you answered “NO" to any of these questions, you might want to get yourself to respond with a "YES".

If none of these things work, bad breath could also be a sign of gum disease, pneumonia, bronchitis, diabetes, chronic acid reflux, postnasal drip, liver and kidney problems, or chronic sinus infections.

Also, keep in mind mouthwashes only mask bad odor. There are some antiseptic ones that kill germs in your mouth, but it is best to ask your dentist which is best for you.

Valentine’s Day is a kiss away BizzyBodies!

Open your mouth at your own risk.

UrsTrulee,

KareemaBee

Spread Love. Live life. Be Inspired.

Source: MedicineNet

Pic: flyguychronicles.com, badbreathcuring.info

*I am not a physican or health professional. This information does not replace the advice of a doctor. By reading this you understand & you release elleELLEeye from any warranty or liability for your use of this information. We are a blog created to spread love, live life and inspire readers to help themselves and others.

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November is: American Diabetes Month

During November, I will do my very best to address different health observances. First on the list: American Diabetes

Facts:
-Diabetes is a common disorder from trouble in the endocrine system (your hormones like insulin, & other chemicals)
-Diabetes comes in two types: 1 & 2.
-Non insulin-dependent (Type II) is not only preventable, but in many cases curable.

Did you know?
-Over 20 million adults and children have diabetes in the U.S.
-According to the American Diabetes Foundation, about 50 million more people have ‘prediabetes’ and are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes.
-What’s worse is that the death rate of diabetes has risen over 40% since 1987 compared to other diseases that have declined.

But have no fear bizzybodies!

I’ve researched some ways you can prevent your sweet tooth from getting you into trouble. Also, remember for those of you who have family members with it (such as myself) make sure you check to see that it is not genetic!

1. Take care of your teeth! Did you know that chronic gum disease is often associated with diabetes? It can make it difficult for your body to control glucose levels.

2. Overweight? Physical activity is a proven remedy to avoid many health problems. Keep it consistent.

3. Chill out! Stress as well as certain foods leads to high blood pressure, which puts you at great risk for type 2 diabetes as well as other medical catastrophes.

4. Puff! Puff! Pass! …NOT. Need I have to say why smoking is bad for you? Okay then, moving on…

5. Substitute the licorice for spinach-well not exactly. However, since of many of you, like myself, may have a problem getting rid of dessert all together, replacing a fruit for a piece of pie can save a slice of your life.

These tips always seem like common sense right? Well then why the heck are so many people affected by it in the U.S.? That’s another story…Celebs like Bret Michaels & Patti Labelle provide ways to live healthier lives since they deal with diabetes as well.

Know any other tips? Drop a Buzz…
Urstrulee,
KareemaBee

Spread Love. Live life. Be Inspired.
Source: American Diabetes Foundation, WebMD

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