In this one-of-a-kind book, Dr. Rovenia M. Brock—known as Dr. Ro™ to fans of Black Entertainment Television’s Heart & Soul—reveals practical, satisfying ways for African American women to eat healthy, get fit, and overcome weight problems and the health risks that accompany them. From the “Big Ten” myths about miracle weight-loss diets to how eating the right foods can help you live longer and why soul food (if prepared properly) really can be good for you, Dr. Ro shows how many serious illnesses can be largely prevented—and even reversed. And you don’t need Oprah’s salary to do it. Using her own inspiring story and those of many other women as well, Dr. Ro discusses the health, fitness, and even cultural issues that are unique to black women, and outlines a diet and nutrition program to fit every lifestyle.

Take it from author W. James Richardson, there are plenty of Significant African American Achievements and Contributions that you have never heard. He discusses many of them in his educational and uplifting book Hardly Inferior Nor a Burden to America, where he opens a new door to teaching African American history. Readers will enjoy his fresh approach on the events and people that have been overlooked in traditional history books. His book is rich with chapters that acknowledge African American achievements and reveal that several former U.S. presidents had black ancestry. Hardly Inferior serves as a prideful resource for African Americans and is an enlightenment for all Americans. This is Richardson’s first published non-fiction work. He is also the author of four race-themed novels. His book The Ballroom Dancing Capers was adapted into a stage play, Misbegotten is being promoted for a movie, and his novel The Ghost of Emmett Till is a perennial favorite with readers. His novels can be reviewed and purchased at his website

EBONY is the flagship magazine of Johnson Publishing. Founded in 1945 by John H. Johnson, it still maintains the highest global circulation of any African American-focused magazine.

A successful woman entrepreneur addresses the taboo of depression that pervades African-American culture, drawing on her own experiences of suffering and recovery while counseling readers from all walks of life on how to overcome cycles of denial and psychological pain. Reprint. 50,000 first printing.

I do believe a 360-degree integral approach for disease prevention is necessary for high performance & happiness in life. The approach is equally important for physical and mental health that helps people to fit his natural evolution with his modern-day life. There are personal & professional factors for your overall health. Our choice of food, our scope & requirement of exercise, our scope of sleep, and our requirements of stress management are determined by both our personal & professional factors. Personal factors are your – daily routine, taste preferences for food, habits, beliefs, and focus. Professional factors are – work schedule, type of job, place & movement for the job. The inclusive & integrative approach to transforming lives will save humanity from diseases, disabilities & death in millions. In this integral approach lies the four pillars of health that should be actualized for the purpose of FOOD, EXERCISE, SLEEP & STRESS MANAGEMENT. A common-size overall guidance for all towards healthy living has been provided. It has the inherent flaws that it is not customized to someone’s personal & professional factors. That’s where you will need professional help. But I believe many of you will be benefitted from just following simple healthy living advice. That’s where the book comes in. You can read more related topics on my website – biprajitparbat.com

Lose 15 pounds in 15 days by eating 15 servings of food per day Tired of diet plans that leave you hungry? Ready to ditch that juice cleanse? Popular doctor of nutritional sciences and weight-loss specialist Dr. Rovenia Brock has the answer. Dr. Ro is the nutrition coach who helped Sherri Shepherd of The View lose more than 40 pounds and viewers of The Dr. Oz Show shed more than 5 million pounds. In Lose Your Final 15, she reveals her best-ever program to help you lose 15 pounds in 15 days by eating 15 servings a day. Dr. Ro's plan is divided into three 15-day phases. In each phase, you’ll enjoy 15 servings of food per day while learning to identify foods by their real serving size. You will then choose your 15 daily servings from 45 mouthwatering recipes like Black Bean Pasta with Shrimp in Red Curry Sauce and Melon and Prosciutto Breakfast Salad with Fried Egg, all developed by Dr. Ro to keep you satisfied and on track. Also included are easy, delicious 15-minute meals for those extra-busy days. Beyond just a diet, Lose Your Final 15 includes 15-minute meditation guides and exercise plans that fit into any schedule. With Dr. Ro as your guide, you’ll experience newfound vibrancy, health, and happiness.