The Peace Diet Program

05/26/2018

Peace Diet Superfood Muffins are Now Available for Sale!!!

Nutrient rich with:
Omega-3s
Diverse Antioxidants
Mood Boosting Minerals
and Decadent Deliciousness!!!

Order Now for a Healthy Holiday Weekend!!!
Inbox me or go to theblackmall.com/peacediet to place your order!

Proceeds go to support Peace Diet Programming.

04/19/2018

Chicago has more lead service lines than any other city and required them by law until 1986, when Congress banned the use of the brain-damaging metal to convey drinking water. But, of the $412 million Emanuel has borrowed from a federal-state loan fund during the past six years for water-related projects, NONE is going to replace lead pipes.

Instead, more than two-thirds of the money has been earmarked to replace 440 miles of aging water mains — work that helps prevent leaks but can increase the chances Chicagoans are exposed to lead in their drinking water.

The neurotoxic impact of lead have been known for millennia, particularly affecting emotion, cognition, and behavior. Strikingly, numerous studies have directly connected lead exposure to increased aggression, "anti-social" behavior, risk of arrest, and violence. Is it any surprise that, due to federal policy and intentional redlining, most lead exposure occurs in low income communities of people of color?!

The Peace Diet Program counteracts this chemical warfare by weaponizing nutrition to chelate the lead being ingested while repairing the damage caused by the pre-existing lead in the brain. Meals including various foods researched to relieve and remediate the stress caused by lead poisoning--Cilantro, Citrus, Garlic, etc.--along with a daily supplement of Moringa in their morning smoothie work together to protect our youth from the impacts of heavy metal poisoning.

03/14/2018

"It is now known that many mental health conditions are caused by inflammation in the brain which ultimately causes our brain cells to die. This inflammatory response starts in our gut and is associated with a lack of nutrients from our food such as magnesium, omega-3 fatty acids, probiotics, vitamins and minerals that are all essential for the optimum functioning of our bodies."
Joyce Cavaye, Why Nutritional Psychiatry Is The Future of Mental Health Treatment

Today's Menu for Freedom Home Academy Intl, The Nkrumah International Academy, and School of Literacy #2-Nommo Campus:

Breakfast--Blueberry Chia Pudding with Black Bean Avocado Chocolate Chip Brownie Bottom

Lunch--White Bean and Mushroom Meatball Subs with Garlic and Olive Oil Brushed Power Greens, Red Lentil Vegetable Soup, and Fresh Apple Slices

02/14/2018

Whatever Marley wants, Marley gets! Her, Tiara, and Zakeyah were consistent in their calls for Mac and Cheez, so I was happy to oblige, along with Sauteed Power Greens and Mushrooms, and Baked BBQ Sprouted Tofu

And I've been getting a little fancy with the Double Chocolate Chip Flax Muffins with Fresh Mango Topping for breakfast.

Vegan. Organic. Micro-Nutrient Dense. Anti-inflammatory. Omega-3 Rich. Brain Boosting. Every Day.

01/14/2018

01/13/2018

A few years ago, when the program was little more than a concept, I had the bright yet naive idea to meet with Aramark, the food provider for CPS...and prisons. The lady came out and listened to my whole presentation linking their food with behavioral and emotional dysfunction, sat back in her chair and said, "So, you don't like my menu?!" Well, rather than complaining or expecting them to contadict their own interests, we developed our own program to feed our children's needs. I am truly grateful for another week of service and nutritional support at Freedom Home Academy!

Highlights--
Quinoa Pizza Burgers with Cashew Mozzarella
Chia Pancakes with Fresh Blueberry Syrup
Baked Bean and Avocado Taquito with Nacho Cheez Dip (made from potatoes and carrots!)
Chili Cheese Fries with Sprouted Tofu Crumbles

01/13/2018

Thanks to Valentina Gamboa-Turner and Illinois State University's Chicago Teacher Education Pipeline for inviting me to provide professional development for student teachers preparing to teach our children in CPS! We discussed trauma and it's impact on behavior and cognition, while exploring strategies for compassion and effective, emotional support.

01/07/2018

Our school nutrition program at Freedom Home Academy Intl kicked of 2018 with gusto!!! Providing vegan, anti-inflammatory, nutrient-rich breakfast, lunch, and a brain boosting smoothie everyday for students ranging from kindergarten to high school is truly a joyful challenge. We pride ourselves on giving our youth a voice...and they have no problem using it. Thanks to their patience and discriminating palates, we continue to evolve in our development of trauma focused, mood soothing, and brain boosting meals...that the kids love!

Their faves this week:

Creole Black Eyed Peas over Cheezy Grits with Sauteed Kale and Bell Peppers
Double Chocolate Chip Muffins with Fresh Blueberry Glaze
Lentil Sloppy Joes with Superfood Cole Slaw
Baked Carrot Cake Oatmeal

08/20/2017

"I slept and dreamt that life was joy. I awoke and saw that life was service. I acted and behold, service was joy."
Rabindranath Tagore

Thanks to Kofi Ademola Xola and the Black Lives Mayyer family for inviting me out for their Back to School event!

The Peace Diet Program was representing with Organic Mango and Purple Superfruit Sno Cones, our own Flamin Hot Nachos with Seitan Ground "Meat", and Cashew Cheese.

Yup...set up a full fledged hood snack stand, but instead of propylene glycol, lead filled artificial flavors, and junk food, we had DHA Omega 3s, turmeric, and other plant-based anti-depressants (cashews!!!)

06/30/2017

Had to hit 'em with something special before the holiday break!

For breakfast, Chocolate Blueberry Pancakes with Fresh Blueberry Compote for triple ant-inflammatory boost and Strawberry Banana Flax Smoothie, as always including DHA concentrated Algal Oil, for a double dose of Omega-3s.

Lunch was Quinoa and Pinto Bean Pizza Burgers with Seasoned Potato Bakes for maximum micro-nutrients fiber, protein, and complex carbs...AND some more Omega-3s!

Even Peyton was sooo happy that she finished ALL of her food that she kept showing ofd her empty container...if you only knew how hard it is to please Ms. Peyton. So when she's happy, then we know we got a hit!

05/17/2017

Layla loves our smoothies!