‘Health’ Archives
Somali Women Dance the Buraanbur For Health and Cultural Wellness!
Somali women involved in the Backyard Initiative Community Health Action Team (CHAT), Project S.E.L.F., come together each Tuesday and Thursday afternoon at the Brian Coyle Center from 1 to 3 pm to dance the Buraanbur. The Buraanbur is a traditional dance done by women at Somali weddings and other ceremonies. Miski Abdulle, one of the CHAT leaders of Project S.E.L.F., thought it would be a great way for Somali women to exercise, laugh together and preserve a cultural tradition. One of the younger leaders of this Backyard Initiative CHAT, Rahma Salah, helps to lead and teach this traditional dance. A drum provides the beat, played by any of the women choosing to do so. The drum rhythm is an organic element of the dancing. Somali women”'s great, great grandmothers have danced the Buraanbur and the steps have been handed down through the generations. Now, at the Brian Coyle Center, this traditional dance is taught and enjoyed by a multi-generational group of women 18 years [...]
Making a BIG difference through small “p” policy changes”¦
ReTHINK Your Drink! Through the efforts of the Backyard Initiative (BYI), implemented by staff members of the BYI Resource Center, the second City of Minneapolis ReTHINK Your Drink campaign is coming to a successful close at the Midtown Global Market. The campaign effectively established a relationship-building model for working with small business owners from ethnically diverse backgrounds to improve their beverage environment. All three MGM vendors interviewed for this article have made practice or policy changes to their beverage offerings as a result of the ReTHINK Your Drink campaign. Pol-i-cy”¦”¦”¦”¦definition by Merriam Webster Dictionary 1a: prudence or wisdom in the management of affairs 2a: a definite course or method of action selected from among alternatives and in light of given conditions to guide and determine present and future decisions BYI Resource Center staff members Rose Lobley, Carl Lobley, and Roberta Barnes The Backyard Initiative [...]
Honey-Mustard Fruit Slaw*
*Better Home and Gardens: Diabetic Cooking Made Easy INGREDIENTS 1-½ Cups of green cabbage (shredded) 1 Cup carrots (shredded) 2/3 Cup apple or pear (coarsely chopped) 4 teaspoons salad oil 4 teaspoons coarse brown mustard 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon honey 2 small cloves garlic (minced) 2 tablespoons peanuts or cashews (chopped) Step One ”“ in a medium/large bowl toss together the cabbage, carrots, and apple or pear; set aside. Step Two ”“ For dressing, in a small screw-top jar combine salad oil, mustard, lemon juice, honey, and garlic. Cover and shake well. Pour dressing over cabbage mixture; toss gently to coat. Cover and chill for at least 2 hours or up to 24 hours. Step Three ”“ To serve, sprinkle the cabbage mixture with peanuts or cashews. Nutritional facts per serving: 122 cal., 7 g total fat (1 g sat. fat), 0 mg chol., 64 mg sodium, 14 g carbo., 3 g fiber, 2 g pro. What makes this a recipe tailored for diabetics? One [...]
