Hey there! It’s LA from Black Girls Eat just checking in with you on this very first Thursday in February. We are officially into Black History Month and the month of love. That’s perfect for me because I have so much love for Black people! I created Black Girls Eat in order to get in front of the community. I am serious about using food and information in the war against diabetes, heart disease, obesity and inflammation. Check these facts:
More than 40% of African-Americans live with Hypertension other wise known as High Blood Pressure daily.
Cardiovascular diseases kill more than 50,000 women every year.
African-Americans are 60% more likely to be diagnosed with diabetes.
As a plant-based advocate, I’m here to encourage you to explore as many fruits, grains and veggies as you can. I launched Black Girls Eat after my own health crazy and I’ve been on the road to plant-based nutrition ever since.
Did it happen overnight? Of course not. It was baby steps. The first thing I did was look for ways to introduce myself to new plants. There are over 1,000 vegetables available to us but in my house it was corn, green beans, broccoli and collard greens on full rotation. So how about showing yourself some love this month and trying one of these plant-forward ideas to step up your plant-based game?
The Valentine’s Day Gift Guide
Happy to share this curated list of gifts with you. Find something here for all of loves of your lives.
The Black Girls Eat Shop at Amazon
Yass! Had to start this post off celebrating the launch of the Black Girls Eat Shop at Amazon! Shop with me for everything from plant-based snacks, cookbooks and vegan candies to all of the essentials for organizing your fridge, pantry and cabinets. And of course!…Check out the Valentine’s Day Idea List to select gifts for them and you!
For the Board Game Bosses
All the rhymes, rivalries, and reps are up for debate in this hip-hop game where there are no wrong answers. Make no mistake, dropping knowledge will most definitely help you rise to the top, but this boozy card-based competition relies on making difficult decisions and expressing unpopular opinions to spark friendly, heated discussions.
A fun game celebrating American black popular culture. The fifth edition of Black Card Revoked – Original Flavor is here. We doubled down on fun questions about the moms and families we love. Don’t have a boring party. Get the game today!
For the Fashionista
Beautiful things for the beautiful people in your life. From the website: “Our specially curated products are authentic and made by artisans who have been producing goods passed down from generation to generation. These Artisans include basket weavers, bespoke tailors, shoe makers, jewelry makers and more.”
To know me is to know that I already love this brand so I’ll leave this right here. From their website: We are cultivated in the hearts of true fashionistas, streetwear enthusiasts, status-quo disruptors and sisters on top of their game (hence the logo). We create our own trends and standards of beauty, we reject conformity of any kind. We go there with a love and knowledge of self – we are not your average clothing “brand”, we’ve redefined cool.
For the Dog Moms and Dads
You know we gotta look out for our babies. Fur babies that is! Love the all natural ingredients. Nothing but the best for our Rozie!
Los Angeles–based owner and designer Angela Medlin makes simple and stylish toys, sweatshirts, leashes, and bandannas for dogs. Such cuteness.
For the Foodies
Dope! Cookie Bar is Atlanta-based mail-order bakery that specializes in uniquely flavored cookie bars. From their website: “Our desserts are made in small batches using high-quality, locally sourced, and organic ingredients.” I just discovered them and I’m ready for any kind of cookie bar with apple or sweet potato pie!
So glad I discovered this ice cream! Red Velvet? Peach Cobbler? Sweet Potato Pie? And yes…I ordered already! As one of the first African American, female-owned national ice cream brands in mass production, Executive Chef Liz crafts her blissfully Southern artisan desserts by celebrating her roots and community.
The Black Girls Eat Online Shop
Yasss! Represent the brand and show some love for the plant-based community!
Thanks so much for checking out this issue of Recipes & Random-Ish. Have fun and be good to yourself! Find me on Instagram and Tik-Tok. See you next week!