Black Garlic: You Need to Eat This, Now.

In Taoism mythology, black garlic was rumored to grant immortality. Black garlic is sweet and savory, kind of like molasses with garlic undertones. It has a tender, almost jelly-like texture similar to a soft dried fruit. It has double the antioxidants of white garlic. Its antioxidants help support the immune system and it doesn't stay on your breath like other garlic does. It also contains S-Allycysteine, which is fancy talk for a natural compound that has been proven to be a factor in cancer prevention.
Imagine garlic without all of the annoying stuff: bad breath, pungent odor, acrid bite. It’s gloriously delicious and you can use it any recipe that normally calls for white garlic.

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Black Rice: Why You Should Be Eating It

Black rice is known as forbidden rice since it was only allowed to be served in the Chinese royal court, as a tribute to the Kangxi emperor of the Qing Dynasty. It’s deep black color turns deep purple when cooked. Its dark purple color is primarily due to its anthocyanin content. Black rice is high in nutritional value and contains 18 amino acids, iron, zinc, copper, carotene, anthocyanin and several important vitamins. According to a recent study by the American Chemical Society (ACS), one spoonful of black rice contains more anthocyanin antioxidants than a spoonful of blueberries. The study also showed that compared with blueberries, black rice offered more fiber and vitamin E antioxidants, with less sugar. Research has linked these nutrients to helping prevent cancer, diabetes and heart disease.  In China, black rice is claimed to be good for your kidney, stomach and liver.

Black rice takes longer to cook than white rice and should be cooked with more water to help tenderize it. A suggested rule of thumb is to soak the grain about an hour before cooking it and add a quarter cup more water than recommended. If using a rice cooker, keep an eye on it to ensure that it is not packed fuller than necessary and that it doesn’t boil over.

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The Biggest Loser Gets Zumbalicious! You Can Too!

Afraid to try Zumba. If the contestants of The Biggest Loser Can do it, why can't you? Zumba is like stepping on the dance floor at a party, your party. No worries, no comparison, no competition, just let go and have fun.. Check out what the Biggest Loser contestants had to say...

Tai Cheng: Live Pain Free and Mobile

Who should do Tai Cheng? Athletes, people who want to improve their movement, people who have difficulty with their movements. Want to improve your tennis or golf game? Want to walk up and down the stairs confidently? Want to play with your children and grandchildren? Then Tai Cheng is for you. Watch this short informational video.

What is Zumba Toning? A Great Cardio Option.

Zumba Toning takes the original Zumba dance-fitness class to the next level utilizing innovative muscle training and the addition of light weight toning sticks or dumbbells. Created to emphasize muscle work along with rhythms, this combination of cardio and dynamic resistive exercises is an effective use of progressive light weight training to improve overall performance. This Latin-inspired dance ‘n tone program also includes, for the first time, combination rhythms within the same songs which adds to the fun and flavor: Latin Disco, Reggaeton-Cumbia, Conga Hip-Hop, Merengue Hip-Hop, Reggaeton-Belly Dance, Techno and Salsa. This program is assured to provide the participant with a safe and effective, re-defining total body workout! Zumba Toning creates the same party atmosphere as every other Zumba program because the rhythm of the dance is the passion and foundation which keeps the participant engaged and coming back. Zumba Toning is fun, different, challenging and effective and provides, for the participant, a new avenue to weighted activity and calorie burn.

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