Sugar

Two Black pastors from Washington, D.C. have filed a lawsuit against Coca-Cola and the American Beverage Association saying the organizations and “deceptive marketing” are destroying their communities more than street violence. Pastors William Lamar of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, and Delman Coates, from Mount Enon Church in Maryland, claim that the soda manufacturer’s campaign aims to confuse consumers about […]

You’ll be surprised where you can find sugar… it’s literally in everything! Dr. Ian Smith stopped by The Tom Joyner Morning Show to talk about his latest book Blast The Sugar Out and the negative effects of sugar on the body.     Check out the full interview above! Like BlackAmericaWeb.com on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter.

By now Thanksgiving is  a distant memory and hopefully you’ve recovered from your dietary indiscretions and over indulgences. But Christmas is right around the corner,…

So you’re watching your figure, and you’re pretty sure you know what food to stay away from. But are you, really? No matter how health conscious we get, it can be pretty hard to avoid these ten common high-calorie food items.  Listen to the audio player to hear which ones you should watch out for! Sign […]

We spend a lot of time avoiding the obvious sugar-packed culprits, like Krispy Kreme donuts and Crumbs cupcakes. But Jasmine Sanders found these 10 foods that have MORE sugar than a donut from Krispy Kreme. Click on the audio player to hear them all on The D.L. Hughley Show.  Sign Up For Our Newsletter! RELATED: 5 Foods Effective For […]

If you have been diagnosed with diabetes or prediabetes, your doctor will likely refer you to a dietitian who will help you make important dietary…

Are you ever anxious about finding something sweet? Are you that person who just tries to promise to only have a little piece, and then…

Dr. O’Rell Williams is board-certified in internal medicine and is a member of the Wheaton Franciscan – St. Joseph medical staff. A firefighter for 14 years, Williams decided he could impact public safety in a different way as a doctor. He got got his medical degree from the University of Wisconsin Medical School.  Williams has […]