Hello Reader, If you eat rice regularly, this article is for you! We at TLC believe healthy food starts with quality ingredients. Learn why rice can contain arsenic and how to minimize your exposure. Infants and children are particularly at risk. Here is what you will discover: The connection between rice and arsenic Rice has a higher arsenic concentration compared to other grains The health effects of long-term exposure to arsenic How to reduce arsenic exposure from rice How to cook rice to...

Healthy Bytes from TLC www.trafficlightcook.com “I will never attend an anti-war rally; if you have a peace rally, invite me.” Mother Teresa This powerful quote reminds us the importance of focusing on solutions, not just problems. The same wisdom applies to the way we view our food choices. Make peace with food So often, conversations about food center around blame – big corporations, processed ingredients, food as the enemy. These 'anti-food' messages can make us feel powerless and at war...

Hello Reader Food for Thought According to Albert Einstein, “Compound interest is the EIGHTH wonder of the world. He who understands it, earns it; he who doesn't, pays it." The gist of this quote in the context of attaning our goals is that when we do a small action, positive or negative, over a period of long time we reap much bigger reward or negative result (depending on the action), compared to if we do that action inconsistently or don't do it for long-enough to experience the rewards....