Category Archives: News
- 14-4-2013
Healthy Living ~ Are Black Women Too Comfortable Being Overweight?
The month of April is African American Women’s fitness month! I recently read an article on www.naturallymoi.com titled “Four Reasons Why Black Women Continue to be Obese“, its hard to ignore the facts on this sensitive subject. This article brings the harsh reality of the health status of many black women in the United States. Continue Reading
- 21-3-2013
Org of the Month ~ The Sophie Davis Program at CUNY
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” ~ Nelson Mandela ~ For the very first time FFAC has featured a collegiate program as its “Org of the Month”. I am proud to announce that the Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education is March’s “Org of the Continue Reading
- 20-3-2013
Healthy Living ~ Asian Salmon Bowl With Lime Drizzle
Salmon, a fish that is high in omega-3 fatty acids, helps your skin stay healthy and is the main course for this nutritious meal. A modest amount of omega -3 rich food results in health benefits, especially for the heart. The omega-3 found in salmon is also known for improving moods and decreasing depression. Good Continue Reading
- 6-3-2013
Healthy Living~ March is National Nutrition Month
If you didn’t know now you do, March is National Nutrition! This year’s theme is Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day. We are challenging our readers to develop and personalize healthy food choices. During the month of March, Fashion For A Cure will share a recipe and ask our supports to cook the Continue Reading
- 1-3-2013
The Truth About Our FAME Program.
A well-known African proverb says, “It takes a village to raise a child.” This is not only true for children but for adults as well. You might even say, it takes a village to support a village by nurturing and encouraging our peers to pursue a healthier lifestyle. Today, in pursuit of my own Continue Reading
- 26-2-2013
FAME Report ~ Learning How to Eat Right!
Recently we have used our social media outlets to stress the importance of developing and maintaining healthy eating habits. Some of us are still holding on to our 2013′s goals as we travel the path to healthy living, need to understand the importance of eating. Whether you are striving for healthy living for weight lost or avoid Continue Reading