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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

The Humble Collard Green

2025-04-02T19:11:46-07:00

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 Green2025-04-02T19:11:46-07:00

Day 8 of the 30 Days, 30 Soups Project

2025-04-02T16:47:22-07:00

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 Project2025-04-02T16:47:22-07:00

Day 2 of the 30 Days, 30 Soups Project

2025-04-02T16:46:35-07:00

Minestrone Soup is warming and hearty. Change up the veggies to meet the season, you tastes or what you have on hand. Add beans for a complete one bowl meal. Buon appetito!

Day 2 of the 30 Days, 30 Soups Project2025-04-02T16:46:35-07:00

Learn to love exercise again

2025-04-02T14:56:42-07:00

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 again2025-04-02T14:56:42-07:00

Medical & Recreational Cannabis Tip

2025-04-02T11:49:36-07:00

I live in an area where medical and recreational marijuana (cannabis) is now legal. With all of the news, I have been wondering if the addition of recreational cannabis will stir more people to explore

Medical & Recreational Cannabis Tip2025-04-02T11:49:36-07:00

March Is Nutrition Month #2 Post

2025-04-02T10:40:38-07:00

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 Post2025-04-02T10:40:38-07:00

Bones, Health, #GivingTuesday and Soup

2025-04-02T09:57:25-07:00

I am a volunteer for American Bone Health because I feel that bone health is not top of mind for the individual let alone our standard healthcare provider and this really needs to change. Today

Bones, Health, #GivingTuesday and Soup2025-04-02T09:57:25-07:00

Day 7 of the 30 Days, 30 Soups Project

2025-04-02T09:17:42-07:00

OK, not technically soup, but a necessary element for all soups: Stock. Every once in awhile you may run out of stock and do not have time to make some. Here are 3 quick "stock"

Day 7 of the 30 Days, 30 Soups Project2025-04-02T09:17:42-07:00