Ever heard of, or eaten black rice?  Researchers say black rice is a great source of antioxidants, even more than blackberries and blueberries. Quoting from a recent meeting of the American Chemical Society (ACS):  “Just a spoonful of black rice bran contains more health promoting anthocyanin antioxidants than are found in a spoonful of blueberries,…

Here’s a challenge that will help you lose weight, and get healthier. SPEND TIME WATCHING LESS TV TONIGHT Go for a walk instead, or play a game of simple sports like tossing a ball, or whirling a hula-hoop. Go for a bike ride. Or read a good book, magazine, or newspaper. 

Are you able to take a few of these last summer days for a little vacation?  That’s a great idea, if you can.  Be sure, however, to not vacation from taking good care of yourself. It’s easy to fall into vacation diet disasters – here are some ways to avoid trouble: — A vacation isn’t…

It’s been raining: pouring, driving, hard rain for days.  Work’s been pouring, too: so much to do, not enough time to get it all done.  Major transitions in the family: a close relative having surgery, kids demanding, emotional dramas.  Money challenges.  It’s an all-around difficult time.  Seems like everything at once is pouring down.  What…

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