We think that holidays, special occasions, fluctuating moods, and PMS all give us license to overeat. Let's be honest with ourselves. We are a gluttonous society. We eat way beyond the point of satisfying hunger.We eat foods high in fat and low in nutritional value. Such wanton eating has led to a vast number of diseases and ailments that have sprung up in our community, and the leader is heart disease. More Black women die of heart disease than any other group. And heart disease is totally preventable. We now know that exercise and food programs that are low in fat and high in fiber and nutrients are the tickets to health and longevity. We've got the answer, so let's get busy. Cut food portions in half. Eat slowly, savoring your fod. Take a breather before that second helping. You may decide you don't want it after all.
I'm going to be good to my heart today. I'll eat only when I'm hungry, and I'll eat only nutritionally rich foods.
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