KinkyShea’s Health and Fitness Tips

Super Food of the Week: AlmondsThe almond that we typically think of as a nut is technically the seed of the fruit of the almond tree, which produces fragrant pink and white flowers. Much like the peach, cherry, and apricot trees, almond trees produces fruit with stone-like seed (or pits) in them, which is where we get the almond nut.…

Super Food of the Week: Turnip GreensAs a child of the south this week’s super food is near and dear to my heart! Turnip greens are loaded with many different nutrients and their consumption can help prevent (and some even believe heal) a large variety of health conditions. This beautiful green leafy vegetable is an abundant source of vitamin K,…

Super Food of the Week: Calf LiverYep, you read that right. This week’s super food is actually of the red meat variety. Many liver lovers hold calf liver in very high regards for its abundance of nutrients and it’s very delicate taste and texture. This particular type of liver is less likely to have toxins, such as pesticides, hormones and…

Super Food of the Week: AvocadosMost of us know that we can use pureed avocados combined with other foods (such as yogurt, coconut milk, etc) to get a great conditioning treatment for our hair. But what happens when you actually eat what is commonly called the alligator pear? Just as avocados greatly benefit the hair it also benefits the rest…