Overview
BlackFit is a bilingual health and wellness website developed through the FIIT project. It provides culturally adapted resources for Black communities, including a food guide, physical activity resources and a well-being guide. The food guide includes East African, West African and Caribbean food traditions
Key findings
-the resource promotes healthy eating while keeping familiar cultural foods
-it includes guidance on vegetables, fruits, whole grains, beans, fish, lean proteins and healthier cooking methods
-it also provides culturally familiar recipes and portion guidance
Policy considerations
Support culturally appropriate diabetes prevention and health promotion programs
Program considerations
– use culturally relevant food guides and recipes in nutrition education
– include African and Caribbean foods in diabetes programs
Target population
Black communities in Canada
Intended audience
Black community members, Community memebers , Community Organizations, Health Care Providers
Geographic focus
Canada
Evidence type
Community guideline / practice resource
Source type
Website
Language
Bilingual
Reference
BlackFit. (2026). BlackFit – Health and wellness guides for Black communities. Interdisciplinary Centre for Black Health, University of Ottawa. https://www.blackfit.ca/
