3 Black Nutrition Experts Inspiring Healthier Lives One Recipe at a Time

By Alexa Spencer Originally appeared in Word in Black You may be familiar with the saying, “Let thy food be thy medicine, thy medicine shall be thy food.” The mantra speaks to the power of plants, especially when preventing and managing chronic illnesses.& Poor nutrition contributes to the development of many chronic conditions, including heart disease, hypertension, Type 2 diabetes, and some cancers. Black Americans are particularly at risk for these illnesses due to racist policies that leave their communities without access to fresh and affordable healthy food.& However, Black nutrition gurus nationwide show us that when quality fruits, vegetables, grains, and proteins are available, the results are life-saving and delicious. Whether you’re looking to manage your chronic disease or just want to look delicious, healthy meals, these nutrition enthusiasts are a good place to start: 1. Mila Clarke Buckley Mila Clarke Buckley is the creator of& Hangry Woman, a platform where she showcases diabetes-friendly recipes, such as low-carb cheese shell breakfast tacos and chaffles — a keto-friendly, sugar-free cheese-based waffle.& Buckley also offers one-on-one diabetes support as an integrative nutrition health coach. Her cooking and coaching are inspired by her personal health journey. In 2020, she discovered she had...