As Featured In The Source: How Dr. Sebi's Diet Changes Lives: The Power of Food
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Afya Ibomu, holistic nutritionist, author, and Celebrity Wellness Coach, was featured in The Source in "From The Power30 Issue: How Dr. Sebi's Diet Changes Lives: The Power of Food," by NDSmith, originally published on April 2, 2019.
The article explores plant-based and alkaline eating, and why so many poor and urban communities are turning to food as a way to take their health back — breaking cycles passed down through tradition, habit, and a lack of clear information.
In the piece, Afya names three reasons urban communities struggle to eat healthy:
1. Tradition — "Our traditions are ingrained in us from birth. We live in a society that promotes junk food to us all day every day it takes a strong person to break the tradition of the society and culture they live in."
2. Habit and addiction — "Our habits are hard to break and most of the processed foods today have chemicals in them (including sugar) that keep us addicted. It's just like asking why is it hard for people to stop smoking cigarettes."
3. Lack of information — "When corporations along with the meat and dairy industry have so much control over the government there is a lack of information or concern for people. Money is more important than truth."
She also says, in her words in the article: "Brown communities suffer from a disproportionate amount of diseases like asthma, diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, and obesity. These diseases can be healed and totally reversed just by choosing healthier foods, eating more fresh fruits and veggies, eating more Whole (unprocessed) Foods, drinking more water, exercising and meditating."
At HomeEcHoney, this is the same foundation: food as medicine, whole unprocessed foods, and wellness built for your real life — no extremes, no quick fixes.
Originally published in The Source, April 2, 2019.
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About Afya Ibomu
Afya Ibomu is a holistic nutritionist, wellness coach, and author. She is now accepting 1:1 clients at HomeEcHoney.com.