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The Skinny on Keto (and what to do instead)

2024-07-29T14:21:38-07:00

The ketogenic diet has taken on new life over the past few years and the trend does not seem to be slowing. Originally developed in the 1920s as a therapeutic means to reduce epileptic seizures,

The Skinny on Keto (and what to do instead)2024-07-29T14:21:38-07:00

A quick message that explains a lot

2025-12-05T23:24:49-08:00

According to classical Ayurvedic texts, "There is nothing in the world which does not have therapeutic utility in appropriate conditions and situations." Conversely, no food or herb is assumed to help everyone always. Remember we

A quick message that explains a lot2025-12-05T23:24:49-08:00

Day 8 of the 30 Days, 30 Soups Project

2025-12-05T22:56:41-08:00

Today is sea veggie day (at least in my world). The always over-looked-yet-so-good-for-you veggie group. Full of vitamins and minerals, they are low calorie and high fiber. Add kombu to your bean recipes to enhance

Day 8 of the 30 Days, 30 Soups Project2025-12-05T22:56:41-08:00

Resting and Relaxing

2025-12-05T22:18:34-08:00

May 2019 Newsletter Re-post Hello and Happy May Day! I hope you are well and enjoying all the beauty of spring. Rest and Digest We all have heard the term “Fight or Flight” but

Resting and Relaxing2025-12-05T22:18:34-08:00

Day 3 of the 30 Days, 30 Soups Project

2025-12-05T21:12:23-08:00

Okroshka - Cold Kefir Soup From Russia While it may be the dead of winter for many of you, the sun was shining bright and it was warmish in Oakland so I could not resist

Day 3 of the 30 Days, 30 Soups Project2025-12-05T21:12:23-08:00

March Is Nutrition Month #2 Post

2025-12-05T18:02:08-08:00

Good nutrition is more than eating well. It is also ensuring that we eat and live clean. By this I mean we need to buy clean produce and ingredients for our cooking and clean products

March Is Nutrition Month #2 Post2025-12-05T18:02:08-08:00

Day 9 of the 30 Days, 30 Soups Project

2025-12-05T16:47:28-08:00

Today I offer a delightful soup: Creamy Dreamy Watercress Soup It is the prettiest pale green and looks amazing with a swirl of yogurt or kifir and a sprinkle of herbs. The recipe calls for

Day 9 of the 30 Days, 30 Soups Project2025-12-05T16:47:28-08:00

30 Days, 30 Soups

2025-12-05T14:36:59-08:00

For the next 30 days I will post one soup recipe each day - starting the new year off with easy, tasty ways to bring veggies into our day. First up is a soup using

30 Days, 30 Soups2025-12-05T14:36:59-08:00