Nurah Speaks

Black History Month 2025 comes at a time in this nation wherein we need love amongst ourselves more now than ever.  But we must advance the notion of Black Love beyond affection and recognize that love is a verb. 

Love is doing good and bringing no harm.  Love is elevating each other, teaching and encouraging and even correcting each other.  

Black Love is more than a slogan or rhetoric on tees and hoodies.  It is more than hashtags and raised fists.  It is the activity we do in service of our people that promotes a future with promise.

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This episode revisits a discussion about neutrality and our tendency to be noncommittal despite real challenges impacting our communities.

We cannot be on the fence forever being neither this nor that, never having made a commitment or obligating ourselves to one direction or another.  Indecisiveness is obstructive to our personal development. 

It is time now to be accountable and this comes with settling down to a good choice and solidifying ourselves with other like minded individuals engaged in the good work of creating change.

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After the inauguration of the 47th President of the United States, it seems that every liberal leaning media outlet is sounding an alarm of fear and terror with what has occurred and what is to come in the current presidential administration.

However I propose that the panic, fear and terror for what is to come for us is long overdue.  We have already been existing with certain vulnerabilities in ways that other groups have not.  

And what this podcast and other media sources like CROE TV and Muhammad Speaks Radio has been doing for years is helping us understand what these vulnerabilities are that the black community face and what we can and should be doing about them.

It is not necessary that we wait for the government to secure a future for us-because as we see, depending upon whose ideology is in power, we are simply in an insecure, unstable and frankly unsure condition.

And while our eyes and ears are summoned to the White House, we can overlook what is in front of our faces locally, whether that is public safety concerns, social concerns, concerns with substance abuse, concerns of health disparities, concerns in education, etc. 

Let’s calm down!  And let’s survey our own people to mine the skills, knowledge, talents and resources to lift our  people our of the dependency on others.  

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At various points in our lives we are confronted with the decision to choose the exhausting path for truth and justice or the easy path of agreement and compromise.  It is at those times we should reflect on what our choices will declare about our character.  

In revisiting Dr. King’s ‘But If Not’ sermon featured in the last episode, I am encouraged on my own path for truth and justice, no matter the inconvenience or costs.  We should all be willing to stand for truth because, as in the example King cited, we have the biblical illustration of the three thrown into the fiery furnace and what came from holding true to their convictions.  

Because they - in the face of their own tormenting death - remained unwavering, not only were they unharmed but enjoyed in such time the presence of the Lord.  This account serves as a caution and guide to each of us in such times of decision.

Truth is not alway convenient and compromise is not always righteous.  Yet our principles must be incorruptible, believing that the Most High will always be our Companion. 

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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was a poignant example of a man standing on faith and principles, regardless of the risks, discomfort and persecution.

In his work of pressing the United States government for civil rights of the nation’s ex-slaves and in his anti-war stance on Vietnam, he made an enemy of the FBI and the U.S. President. Even his companions in the Civil Rights Movement deserted him. 

He was a man standing on principle, refusing to sit in spite of threats and public disgrace because he believed he had truth and justice on his side. 

Questions that his example compel us to ask ourselves:

What will we stand for?

Will we remain standing in the face of criticism and threat? 

What is the cost to our souls, consciousness and freedom if we do not?

The excerpts in this episode is from Dr. King’s speech at Ebenezer Baptist Church November 5, 1967 titled, ‘But If Not’.

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We must be knowledgeable about the threat to our wellbeing from the Ultra Processed Big Food industry. In Episode 253 I share five key takeaways important for listeners in summation of the series about food, food products and our health. 

Additionally I provide resources to help us make better decisions to safeguard our health, the health of our families and communities. You can find those below.

Resources

How To Eat To Live Book One -Honorable Elijah Muhammad

How To Eat To Live Book Two -Honorable Elijah Muhammad

Hooked: Free Will and how the food giants exploit our addictions ⁠- Michael Moss               

⁠Vegucation Over Medication: The Myths, Lies, And Truths About Modern Foods And Medicines ⁠-Dr. Bobby Price

Also, follow Dr. Bobby Price on YouTube and social media.

⁠Can Fasting Save Your Life⁠-Toshia Myers and Dr. Alan Goldhammer- Also, watch Dr. Goldhammer’s interviews on YouTube.

What the Health (Documentary)

Fat, Sick and Nearly Dead (Documentary)

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There is a public health crises in this nation and our people are experiencing the brunt of it.  Grocery stores are stocked with 73% of ultra processed food and this could be around 95-99% of stores in urban communities.  

The standard American diet is now 60-90% of ultra processed food which is now being more widely recognized as contributing to chronic disease.  Learning to make different choices can improve the health of our communities.  Below is a list of what we should consume more to begin the change:

1. Water -Drinking water and avoiding sweetened beverages (liquid sugars) will not only keep our organs and cells appropriately hydrated but also limit the harm to our bodies from the sugars, sugar substitutes, dyes, flavorings and chemicals in industrialized, ultra processed drinks.

2. Fresh Fruits - Not only are fruits hydrating but they have healthy fiber to help prevent constipation.  Fruit also supports blood sugar and prevents colorectal cancer.  Fruit is a natural energy booster.

3. Fresh Vegetables - Loaded with antioxidants, vegetables also have essential nutrients and minerals vital to support our immune system. Eating vegetables lowers are risk of heart disease, diabetes, cardiovascular disease and other chronic disease.

4. Beans - An incredible superfood, beans helps regulate blood sugar, reduce inflammation in the body, strengthen our gut health and are packed with nutrients and fiber.  Beans are versatile and can be enjoyed a number of ways.

5. Whole Wheat Bread - Bread that is not stripped of its fiber, bleached and highly processed is better for our health than conventional highly refined white bread.  White bread is high in carbs and low in nutrition and spikes blood sugar which contributes to diabetes and heart disease.  Whole wheat bread is the more nutritious choice.

For more information on foods to eat and foods to avoid, read ‘How To Eat To Live Book 1' and ;How To Eat To Live Book 2' by the Honorable Elijah Muhammad. Get yours here.

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Improving the health of Black Americans can start with what we put on our forks.  In Episode 251 I share five foods that we should eat less.

1. PORK-a homotoxin (human poison) that should not be eaten by any of us at any time EVER!  

2. SUGAR-naturally occurring sugar in our fruit and plants are healthy however the ‘added granulated, processed sugar’ and high fructose corn syrup contribute to spikes in our blood sugar and cardiovascular disease

3. MEAT-our digestive system’s design, from our teeth to our intestines, suggest we are not inherently meat eaters

4. DAIRY-a common allergen linked to *ear infections, *respiratory issues, *eczema, (*often occurring in children) and digestive issues.

5. ULTRA PROCESSED FOOD PRODUCTS-least nutritious, most caloric, usually with a high fat, sugar or salt content and contribute to Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Disease, Dementia, Alzheimers, Depression, Anxiety and many of other conditions.

Eating less of these foods can have surprising benefits to our appearance and general indicators for health.

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There are a multitude of ingredients that are added to our food that we should avoid without question.  

In Episode 250 I share five of those food additives, how they are used and the deleterious effects they have on our bodies and health.

1. Red Food Dye:  

Red 40, Alura Red, Red 40 Lake-food coloring containing a cancer causing substance and contributes to behavioral issues in children

2. Yellow Food Dye: Yellow No. 5, Yellow No. 6-studied for association of learning and behavioral difficulties in school aged children

3. MSG: Monosodium Glutamate: industrial flavor enhancer that contributes to hypertension, obesity and brain damage

4. High Fructose Corn Syrup: industrialized sweetener contributing to fatty liver disease, insulin resistance, obesity and diabetes

5. Sodium Nitrate: stabilizing, coloring and flavoring food agent linked to numerous cancers including breast, bladder and colorectal cancer to name just a few

Bonus-White Flour

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Ultra Processed foods are linked to increased risk for: Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular and Heart Disease, Dementia, Alzheimers, Depression, Anxiety and a host of other conditions.

These ‘food products’ pose serious health risks and have long-term health implications for consumers.

But do we know the difference between real food and food products when we browse the store aisles? 

Real Food (Whole Foods) are foods that come from nature, such as fruits, vegetables, grains, nuts, and seeds, are considered real.  These foods have no artificial additives: such as preservatives, colorings, or flavor enhancers that alter its quality or nutritional value.

Food Products are non-real food including items that have various degrees of processing.  They contain artificial ingredients considered “not real” and contain artificial ingredients, additives, or substitutes created to imitate the flavor, and texture of natural foods. They lack the nutritional density and have undergone extensive processing.

Knowing the difference and choosing wisely will safeguard our health and wellness.

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