Good Good

I'm LOVING this new Ashanti video, "Good Good"
Official New Jack stamp of approval!
(Things have been a little interesting in the work and The Significant department..updates soon)



Oh, and Lipstick Bitches is back-you love it.
Welcome back, BIATCH!

Health Color Chart

I read this on BET.com who derived this information from BlackDoctor.org. It's an awesome color chart breakdown of fruits and vegetables and their benefits.
Since I'm a "Life-Journalist", I figured keeping your heart ticking has loads to do with...well, your life...
Read on...

A diet rich in fruits, vegetables and grains can avert disease such as diabetes, strokes and obesity, new research shows.

The traditional Mediterranean diet provides substantial protection against Type 2 diabetes, according to a study published on British Medical Journal website.

The Mediterreanean diet is rich in olive oil, grains, fruits, nuts, vegetables, and fish, but low in meat, dairy products and alcohol. Current evidence suggests that such a diet has a protective role in cardiovascular disease, but little is known about its role on the risk of developing diabetes in healthy populations.

Such a diet could also be of particular interest to African Americans, who get diabetes twice as often as Whites and have trouble maintaining a healthy blood sugar level..

The Mediterranean diet study involved over 13 000 graduates from the University of Navarra in Spain with no history of diabetes, whose diet and lifestyle were tracked over a number of years. During the follow-up period (median 4.4 years) the researchers from the University of Navarra found that participants who stuck closely to the diet had a lower risk of diabetes.

A high adherence to the diet was associated with an 83 percent relative reduction in the risk of developing diabetes.

The major protective characteristics of the diet include a high intake of fibre and vegetable fat, a low intake of trans fatty acids, and a moderate intake of alcohol. In addition, a key element of the diet is the abundant use of virgin oil for cooking, frying, spreading on bread, and dressing salads.

But, fruites and vegetables overall have proven to have healing and disease fighting properties. And you can tell their disease-fighting qualitites by their color.

Yellows and Oranges: Fruits: oranges, grapefruit, peaches, cantaloupe, mangoes, pineapple. Veggies: squash, carrots and corn.

• The Health Benefit: These fruits and veggies can help to boost your immune system and help to prevent eye disease. Incorporate them into your diet by tossing a few chunks of pineapple on some cottage cheese for a snack and try adding a side of corn to your dinner menu.

Reds : Fruits: watermelon, strawberries, raspberries, cherries. Veggies: tomatoes, radishes

• The Health Benefit: These summertime favorites can help to prevent Alzheimer’s disease, as well as improve blood flow to the heart. Try any of these summer fruits for an afternoon snack. For dinner, try spicing up your salad with a handful of radishes.

Whites: Fruits: pears, bananas. Veggies: mushrooms, cauliflower, onions, garlic

• The Health Benefits: These fruits and veggies can actually lower LDL cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease. Slice up a banana and toss it into your morning cereal. For dinner, experiment with a stir-fry packed with mushrooms, onions and garlic.

Greens: Fruits: kiwi, honeydew. Veggies: spinach, broccoli, romaine lettuce, cabbage

• The Health Benefit: Not only do green fruits and veggies help to protect bones, but they also look after your teeth and eyesight as well. Slice up a honeydew for an afternoon snack and remember to incorporate any of these veggies into your daily salad.

Blues and Purples: Fruits: blueberries, blackberries, purple grapes, plums. Veggies: eggplant

• The Health Benefit: These tasty treats help to keep the memory sharp, while also reducing the risk of many types of cancer. Any of these fruits make a great snack, and eggplant can be incorporated into a number of delicious meals, including eggplant parmesan.

*crunch, crunch*

Young Love-Hudgens & Effron

Awww, young love sex...


















From In Touch:

"They’ve been dating for more than a year, but Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens proved their romance is hotter than ever during an ultra-romantic vacation on the Caribbean islands of Turks and Caicos. The High School Musical sweethearts escaped to the island paradise on July 6, and stayed at the exclusive, secluded Amanyara Resort on Malcolm’s Road Beach, where villas go for up to $8,000 a night. “They looked like a happy young couple,” says a witness who saw the pair “laughing all the time” and frolicking on the hotel’s beach during their week-long stay. Although Zac, 20, and Vanessa, 19, went away together to be alone, they were friendly to the other tourists who recognized them, including a bunch of young HSM fans. “They were nice to all of the kids who approached them,” a fellow vacationer reveals. “They were a very gracious couple.” "

Superwoman

New Music from Alicia Keys

"Superwoman"

Energy

New music from Keri Hilson...

"Energy"

Peace Sign, Index Down

Is Gym Class everywhere?
I remember the days when people raised an eyebrow at them...
Premiered on TRL today:

Busta Rhymes & Gym Class Heroes
"Peace Sign, Index down"

Bust It Baby of the Month-July 2008-Cubana Lust/Melyssa Ford

Taking a hard look at urban culture...
As much as I shouldn't be endorsing this, I might as well hop on the bandwagon.
"...wake up,it's the first of the month"-Bone Thugs n Harmony
With the exception of this post, I'll be posting every month on the first a Bust It Baby of the Month. This will be a fabulous video ho/vixen/web slore/fill in description here_______

The videos I will post on the "chosen one" will be explanation enough as to why she is that months spotlight.

This month I'm going to highlight a newbie: Cubana Lust and a veteran: Melyssa Ford. I did a post about Melyssa yesterday, so caught between the two the first ever Bust It Baby of the Month will be a tie of the two women.

Helloooooooo Cuba-34-29-47

Cubana Lust - Bustdown shaking ass
by boutbiznes

Her site is still not yet running.....but stay tuned!

300-For Your Viewing Fright

I feel good...
I feel STRONG
This is my 300th post.
I know it might be a random number to celebrate, but just like the strength of the men of the film

I've come a long way.
I feel STRONG.
I have so many plans underway for The New Jack that it feels good to say I've made it to 300. To many, it might seem laughable, but I ensure you, my page views last month certainly were not.
So in New Jack celebration fashion, shouting out the hood-rats we all have come to love and fear here for your viewing fright, yet another, Bust It Baby:

***WARNING: Those unfamiliar with HOOD RAT behavior, please do not ingest food or beverages during this time. Thank you, Management.

Thunda booty shake part 2
by mrxtothaz

If by any chance you missed the original Bust It Baby try outs, don't worry, The New Jack says you're in luck.

Missing Melyssa

My current workout inspiration along side Jesikah Maximus...
Anyone miss Melyssa Ford besides me?
Beach Shoot:

Calendar Shoot:

Bathing Suit on Couch Shoot:

Music Monday 6/30/08

Lloyd f/ Lil Wayne-Girls Around the World:


Nelly f/ Jermaine Dupri & Ciara-Steppin On My J's


TI-Here I Stand


Rihanna-Take a Bow from FNMTV



Day26-Are We in This together


PussyCat Dolls-When I Grow Up


Colby O’Donnis f/Akon-What You’ve Got

Aren't the Best Things in Life, FREE?

Law of Attraction: "Envision your perfect weight."

www.thedailyplate.com a partner of Livestrong.com is a great for

aiding in calorie calculation for virtually EVERY thing. IT'S FREE.

www.dotcomwomen.com food, work, finance, beauty, crafts, events, love

and life. Definitely a site to bookmark, even in their calorie

calculation section they offer 7 day meal plans! FREE.