Nutrition & Holistic Eating

Culturally affirming food guides, books, and podcasts that teach how to nourish the body in alignment with heritage.

Books

1. "Decolonizing Wellness: A QTBIPOC-Centered Guide to Escape the Diet Trap, Heal Your Self-Image, and Achieve Body Liberation" – Dalia Kinsey

   • A queer, Black-centered guide to embracing food freedom and rejecting toxic diet culture.

2. "Black Girl Baking: Wholesome Recipes Inspired by a Soulful Upbringing" – Jerrelle Guy

   • A nourishing approach to baking that honors cultural heritage, mindfulness, and self-care.

3. "Eat Plants, B*tch: 91 Vegan Recipes That Will Blow Your Meat-Loving Mind" – Pinky Cole

   • A vibrant, culture-forward cookbook promoting accessible plant-based eating for Black and brown communities.

4. "Afro-Vegan: Farm-Fresh African, Caribbean, and Southern Flavors Remixed" – Bryant Terry (while not female, this book is invaluable for cultural food healing and plant-based nutrition!)

   • A historically rich and culturally empowering cookbook that blends plant-based eating with African diasporic traditions.

5. "Jubilee: Recipes from Two Centuries of African American Cooking" – Toni Tipton-Martin

   • A deep dive into historically significant African American recipes that highlight food as a form of self-preservation and cultural storytelling.

Podcasts

6. Food Heaven Podcast – Jessica Jones & Wendy Lopez

   • Two Afro-Latina registered dietitians discuss food, health, and wellness from a non-diet, culturally inclusive lens.

7. The Full Plate Podcast – Abby Chan & Becca Kwan

   • A conversation about intuitive eating, food freedom, and rejecting restrictive diet culture, especially for marginalized communities.

8. Balanced Black Girl Podcast (Nutrition-Focused Episodes) – Lestraundra Alfred

   • Features Black female nutritionists and wellness practitioners discussing holistic health and mindful eating.