Have Spa Water at Home
Fill a pitcher with cold water. Add ½ cup thinly sliced cucumber and ½ cup fresh mint leaves. Chill in refrigerator. Enjoy! Try different combinations of flavors, like thin slices of lemon, lime, orange, grapefruit, cucumber, apple, melon, pineapple, fresh ginger or berries then add fresh herbs like mint, basil, rosemary, or even parsley.
Jacqueeia’s Story
Meet licensed cosmetologist and natural hair advocate Jacqueeia Long. “I want to help my clients look and feel their best. My focus is on easy, natural hairstyles that are easy to maintain and look great even after exercise.” My Love for healthy hair started at the tender age of 10. I was a third grader […]
Next Meet-Up Feb 10th, 5:30-7pm — Join Us!
Want to be fit and fine? Come check out the 60-day Healthy Diva Challenge, see healthy food & exercise-friendly hair demos, learn a few new line dances, get some great product samples from our sponsors and enter to win a Lady Foot Locker gift certificate and help us celebrate you and launch the program in […]
Salon Focus: Mr. C’s Barber Shop
Mister C’s Barbershop has been specializing in men’s and women’s hair since 1978. Mister C’s is located at 5839 Market Street, right across from the Shiloh Temple church. The closeness of the locations made it simple for Pastor Clarence Oats to manage the church and barbershop simultaneously for many years. As time moved on, Pastor […]
First Meet-Up!
Healthy Diva launched with it’s first meet-up on Monday. Hosted by Black Infant Health, the event had healthy snacks, a great demo of a delicious and healthy family dinner and a line-dancing lesson to get us all moving!
Dance your way to better health
Dance has always been a part of African-American culture and family tradition. And, it counts as physical activity. So no matter what age or stage of life you are in, dancing can help keep you fit! Dancing can help: • Build a strong heart • Burn calories • Lower stress • Raise energy level • […]
Delicious and healthy greens for Sunday family dinner!
A 1/2 cup of cooked greens is about the same as two cups of raw, leafy greens. Leafy greens cook down a lot — from one-quarter up to one-eighth of the original volume. Cooked greens have: • Vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin K (bok choy, collards, kale, Swiss chard) • Folate (bok choy and […]
“Hair-friendly,” low-sweat physical activity tips:
• You don’t have to do it all at once. Do about 10 minutes of activity three times a day. • You can walk the kids to school. Walk during breaks or at lunchtime at work. In the evening walk with your family. • Take the stairs instead of the elevator or escalator. • Park […]
Soulful Seasoning from Soulful Recipes: building healthy traditions
Ingredients 3 tablespoons onion powder 4 tablespoons garlic powder 1 tablespoon ground red pepper 1 tablespoon chili powder 1 tablespoon paprika 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 2 teaspoons ground thyme Preparation 1. Mix all ingredients together to make ¾ cup seasoning 2. Store in an airtight container and use in place of seasoning salts For […]
Want great hair AND a healthy body? Join us for the Healthy Diva Challenge!
We’re introducing a research study about a new program for women who want to be healthy and look their best. As part of this program, you can: • Take part in a 60-Day Healthy Diva Challenge. • Connect with other women at two meet-up groups. • Watch hair demos and try out fun exercises. • […]