Essence: The Weight Of It All: Here’s How You Can Set Healthy Nutrition Goals For The New Year

By Dominique Fluker
January 22, 2024

WE’VE TAPPED SEVERAL BLACK WOMEN NUTRITION EXPERTS TO LEARN HOW TO CREATE A HEALTHIER DIET FOR THIS YEAR AND BEYOND.

When a new year comes around, you’ll find that many people want to uplevel their health, mainly their fitness routine and diet. However, many don’t know where to start when curating a healthy diet. Unfortunately, studies show that Black women demonstrate health disparities compared to other ethnic groups, like obesity and lack of a balanced diet. Compared with other ethnic groups, Black Americans have been shown to have higher intakes of cholesterol, total and saturated fat, and sodium and lower intakes of fiber, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.

Many of Maya Feller’s (registered dietician and nutritionist) patients have struggled with tangible ways of finding balance in their nutrition. They swing from total restriction to feeling out of control. She believes cravings are natural, so finding productive ways not to fear them can help. It’s possible to have what you are craving and then move on. We’ve spoken to several other Black women nutritionists and dietitians about how to handle cravings that may be unhealthy and balance a healthier diet for the new year and beyond.

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