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The Skinny on Keto (and what to do instead)

2024-07-29T14:21:38-06:00

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)2024-07-29T14:21:38-06:00

March Is Nutrition Month

2026-08-30T17:53:59-06:00

Looking forward to spring and all of the wonderful produce that it brings, I cannot think of a better month for nutrition month. And to celebrate, we are kicking off the month with...rhubarb? Yes, rhubarb!

March Is Nutrition Month2026-08-30T17:53:59-06:00

The Humble Collard Green

2026-08-30T17:42:44-06:00

Today we have a beautiful rain storm here and we are so happy for it. And since the trees still have their winter look, a warm dish for dinner is the plan. A few years

The Humble Collard Green2026-08-30T17:42:44-06:00

March Is Nutrition Month #2 Post

2026-08-30T14:43:23-06:00

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 Post2026-08-30T14:43:23-06:00

New Year, New You?

2026-08-30T14:43:23-06:00

Happy New Year! Many times, we start the new year by making resolutions for a new and improved version of ourselves – a Melissa 5.0 in my case. But maybe we do not really want

New Year, New You?2026-08-30T14:43:23-06:00

Learn to love exercise again

2026-08-30T12:02:53-06:00

This is an excellent article on why exercise is necessary for health and a reminder of how easy and fun it can be to fit into our day: Link here

Learn to love exercise again2026-08-30T12:02:53-06:00

Day 9 of the 30 Days, 30 Soups Project

2026-08-30T10:57:32-06:00

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 Project2026-08-30T10:57:32-06:00