Tips for Black Americans to Enjoy Cultural Traditions With Healthy Substitutions
Making healthy lifestyle changes doesn’t mean abandoning your traditions.
If you find yourself having celebratory desserts and meals often, it may help to add variety to how you celebrate with your family or community. This may include small tweaks to your favorite recipes, or it may involve non-food activities.
In this video, get ideas for substitutions to make your traditions a little healthier, according to Karla Robinson, MD, Medical Editor at GoodRx Health, and Robert Robinson, III, MD, Internist in Charlotte, NC.
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