Anne Engel Anne Engel

Change the Cue - Change the Habit

So let’s explore habit science. I would like you to reflect on your habits - both the ones that serve you well and the ones that don’t.

Because when you become truly aware of what you're doing - and more importantly, what triggers your actions - you gain the power to change them. 

That mindful awareness is the first step in transforming a habit, whether it’s one you want to build or one you’d rather break.

So to start, think about a habit that you want to change. 

Maybe it’s reaching for a bowl of ice cream, grabbing a piece of candy, or pouring a glass of wine after a stressful day. 

These actions feel automatic, and for a good reason—they're deeply wired into your brain’s neural pathways.

We crave the comfort, the taste, and the momentary relief these habits bring. But if you step back and look at what’s really happening, you’ll see a deeper truth: You’re engaging in self-soothing

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Anne Engel Anne Engel

The Secret to Safer Rice

The more we know, the better equipped we are to take the right actions.

So let’s explore the world of rice - that grain that so many of us love - rice.

And probably consume regularly. But there's a problem with rice that you may be unaware of.

Rice is the single biggest food source of inorganic arsenic.

According to PUB MED/National Library of Science, arsenic is a known human carcinogen, and has endocrine system disrupting properties, which can be associated with developing diabetes, among other chronic illnesses.

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