Eat Smart for Black History Month

February is Black History Month and with the election of our nation's first African American president, change is in the air.

Our new health conscious president is already making changes to the snacks available in the White House press room and is considering converting some of the existing White House lawn to a large organic vegetable garden.

Make changes to your own meals and snacks by adding healthier fare and adapting your favorite recipes to include healthier ingredients. For healthier versions of some Southern favorites, check out the recipes in the National Heart Lung and Blood Institute cookbook Heart Healthy Cooking African American Style.