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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

Day 23 of the 30 Soups, 30 Days Project

2026-01-17T15:32:49-07:00

The grapefruit at the framer's market were so lovely, I had to try this soup and it is soooo satisfying. And ever since my friend Kim gave me this beautiful lemon olive oil, I am

Day 23 of the 30 Soups, 30 Days Project2026-01-17T15:32:49-07:00

I Don’t Have Time To Stretch

2026-01-17T14:58:58-07:00

I say this, and my husband does too. But really when I stop and think about it, this is just not true. There are so many ways to work stretching into our days. Here are

I Don’t Have Time To Stretch2026-01-17T14:58:58-07:00

Internet Restriction

2026-01-17T14:16:03-07:00

I have been on internet restriction for a few weeks for reasons I will not bother you with. Yesterday, I followed a link from an email. Sadly, that one link led to another and another

Internet Restriction2026-01-17T14:16:03-07:00

Day 10 of the 30 Days, 30 Soups Project

2026-01-17T14:04:23-07:00

Split peas are so good for you and this recipe could not be easier. And getting smokiness from the paprika is so much tastier than the traditional ham. Yum! Vegetarian Split Pea Soup

Day 10 of the 30 Days, 30 Soups Project2026-01-17T14:04:23-07:00

5 Steps to Glowing Skin from the Inside Out

2026-01-17T13:01:57-07:00

I’m going to tell you two wildly important things about your skin right out of the gate: Number 1: your skin is the heaviest and largest organ of your body. Number 2: your skin is

5 Steps to Glowing Skin from the Inside Out2026-01-17T13:01:57-07:00

Day 5 of the 30 Days, 30 Soups Project

2026-01-17T11:04:51-07:00

Carrot Soup With Ginger, Turmeric, & Lime Loaded with warm, healing spices. Save this for a cold, rainy day -or- serve it chilled and see how the spices can cool you. The original recipe had

Day 5 of the 30 Days, 30 Soups Project2026-01-17T11:04:51-07:00

Let food be your medicine

2026-01-17T09:45:16-07:00

Advice from Hippocrates, “Let food be your medicine, and medicine be your food” has proved true for 2,500 years! Hypertension (high blood pressure), prediabetes and osteoporosis are often asymptomatic for years. A yearly checkup will

Let food be your medicine2026-01-17T09:45:16-07:00