Albinism is an autoimmune disorder, it is not contagious and it does not define the person. However, they are so discriminated against that many contemplate

suicide and there are those who actually follow through because the isolation is too unbearable.

Watch your words, actions and body language it can have deadly effects on those who are on the receiving end of negativity. On the other had positive words,

actions and body language can have effects as well, but in a positive manner.

How would you cope with being ostracized by your own family within your household?

What if you were relegated to eat a separate table alone from early childhood, what impact might this have on you?

What is it like to be a person with albinism as though it defines who you are?

To be a person with albinism is not who you are; you are a human being with an immune-compromising illness called albinism.

How would you cope with knowing that your nationality or ethnic group you were born in does not accept you nor do other groups?

Where do you find comfort and a community where you can be yourself without judgment?

List as one Black female gives you a small glimpse into her world of hurt, isolation, depression, rape, physical abuse and so much more.

Gut health, poop, food, and mental illness complications are discussed with possible means of assistance.

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Parboiled rice is more nutritious that white rice because it is partially cooked (soaking, steaming & drying) in the husk. The hull is removed at the end of this process rather than at the beginning which strips the nutrients. This process forces the nutrients into the rice grain where the nutrients are retained. Other types of rice processing causes some of the nutrients to be lost. The increased nutritional value also changes the texture of the rice making it more starch resistant. . Parboiled rice may benefit gut health and have less impact on blood sugar than brown or white rice. Wholegrain Basmati rice has the lowest GI (glycemic index) of all rices.

Parboiled rice is a better source of fiber, calcium, potassium and vitamin B-6 than regular white rice. the parboiling process allows the rice to form similar to a gel then when cooled it hardens and becomes starch resistant. This process makes the parboiled rice resist digestion instead of being broken down and absorbed in your small intestine it is fermented by good bacteria in the large intestine. This allows more probiotic to flourish and create a healthy gut for digestion.

You may want to consider a parboiled rice salad. Eating leftover parboiled rice that’s chilled and then reheated may further reduce the impact on blood sugar.

Charmene Vega aka Mama Vega was invited to speak to retired staff at one of Kaiser Permanents centers. The talk covered the benefits of becoming Plant-based. some topics covered: cost, health benefits, vegetable protein, nut storage, texture, digestion times and much more.