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PHYT for Your Life!!!

As I was building my arsenal of weapons to fight breast cancer 28 years ago, I came across an article by Herb Pierson, of the National Cancer Institute. He was doing a study on “phytochemicals” contained ONLY in plant foods that have formed the basis of folkloric recipes to evaluate the levels and effects of those phytochemicals on human health.

Cookin' Up Good Health......For The Culture!!

Much is often said about how poorly people of color eat, especially African-Americans. I’m so tired of it. And, I disagree. Surely, we could make better choices, however, a lot of our historic “cultural foods” are POWERHOUSES of Phytochemical Benefits for our health.

Eat for Better Health...... Making Up Your Mind!!!

Plants are PHYTOCHEMICAL rich which can turn genes on or off to improve your health. As your overall circulation improves, your brain will improve as well. You will be able to think and reason more clearly and make even better decisions in your life. (Recipe for Gumbo in Blog).