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Caribbean Market: Tamarind — Nutrition, Benefits & Uses
Tamarind (tambran) has been used in traditional medicine to treat diarrhea-related illnesses, bacterial infections, liver disorders, diabetes and for wound healing.
Amber Alexis
Apr 155 min read


Know your greens — poi spinach, chorai bhagi, dasheen bush
Poi spinach, chorai bhagi and dasheen bush are common greens in the Caribbean. How do these compare nutritionally to kale?
Amber Alexis
Jan 75 min read


Caribbean Market: Balata (Ausubo)
Balata is a yellow berry that is sweet, soft, and juicy. Beyond its great taste, it's a source of antioxidants like vitamin C, and, in...
Amber Alexis
Jan 30, 20243 min read


Caribbean Market: Five Finger (carambola/star fruit)
Five finger is a low-calorie, high-fiber fruit with many health benefits, but may pose risks to persons with kidney disease or those...
Amber Alexis
Oct 17, 20234 min read


Caribbean Market: Passion Fruit
by Amber Charles-Alexis, MSPH, RDN September 27, 2021 Background | Food uses | Nutrition | Health Benefits | Purchase & Storage tips ...
Amber Alexis
Sep 27, 20214 min read


Chronic inflammation and nutrition: what you need to know
By Amber Charles-Alexis, MSPH, RDN September 13, 2021 We often think about inflammation when discussing wounds or joint pain. However,...
Amber Alexis
Sep 13, 20213 min read


"Healthy eating" is all about YOU
by Amber Charles-Alexis, MSPH, RDN August 16, 2021 Opinion piece I often encounter someone who feels lost, confused and overwhelmed by...
Amber Alexis
Aug 16, 20212 min read


Caribbean Market: Dasheen (Taro)
By Amber Charles-Alexis, MSPH, RDN August 9, 2021 Background | Food uses | Nutrition | Benefits | Purchase | Storage Dasheen is a very...
Amber Alexis
Aug 9, 20214 min read


Carbs are not the enemy - why you should not cut them out
By Amber Charles-Alexis, MSPH, RDN August 2, 2021 If there is one macronutrient that has gotten a bad rap in recent times, it's...
Amber Alexis
Aug 2, 20214 min read
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