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With all of the never-ending (and sometimes conflicting) diet-related news in the media these days, it can be difficult to know which stories really matter—and that should be (or not be!) taken seriously. Well, this is one I'm taking very seriously... especially now that it has become necessary for me to be 'gluten-free' for the sake of my health & well-being.... A story that circulated through the news several months ago, stemming from the Consumer Reports' article on arsenic in rice ["How much arsenic is in your rice"]… Yet, lately, I couldn't help but notice how my own rice intake seemed to be creeping up on me [rather than down!], particularly by way of 'hidden' sources... There are side-dishes of rice, rice soups, rice cereals, rice cakes, rice crackers, rice drinks, rice syrup, rice flour, rice in many gluten-free baked goods, including rice in my gluten-free pretzels and pasta!  Time then for a little review, for us all, ri

Here’s a freshly picked study from the latest crop of research, as featured in the news, for our own nourishment. Bowel Cancer Risk Reduced by Adopting Multiple Healthy Behaviors : “Adoption of a combination of five key healthy behaviors is associated with a reduction in the risk of developing bowel cancer.” Excerpts of the report... regarding colorectal cancer [which was the type of cancer that led to the passing of my dear father-in-law, Walt, at the age of 71]— in consideration with these 5 influential lifestyle factors , are as follows: “ Researchers from the German Institute of Human Nutrition Potsdam-Rehbruecke quantified the impact of combined multiple healthy lifestyle behaviors on the risk of developing bowel cancer… [saying] ‘Each person can contribute a lot to avoid cancer; the more healthy lifestyle changes, the better.’… >> Click Here to Read More at: The Way to Nourish for Life >>