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This week at Mexia Long Term Care we started our week enjoying a delicious hot chocolate bar provided by Brandi Rhodes with Accent Care on Monday morning. Residents enjoyed playing bingo on Monday afternoon.

Summer is a popular time of year. Boasting balmy temperatures and a relaxed atmosphere, summer can seem like a months-long vacation, even for those who spend time at home lounging around the pool or soaking up some late-afternoon rays on the patio.

Eating healthier in the New Year doesn’t have to be boring, according to chefs, fitness experts and dietitians. Here’s how to unleash your creativity to ensure your meals and snacks satisfy your cravings: Go bold: Don’t equate healthy eating with blandness. Instead, add big, bold flavor to meals using herbs, spices, and tangy add-ins, such as vinegar and citrus. Not only will doing so help keep you satisfied, some of these ingredients even have powerful health benefits.