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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

Internet Restriction

2026-03-03T20:32:25-07:00

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 Restriction2026-03-03T20:32:25-07:00

8 Signs You Need to Improve Your Gut Health (Here’s How)

2026-03-03T20:00:14-07:00

People often say, “you are what you eat” but the truth is “you are what you absorb.” Meaning, you can have the healthiest diet of properly prepared, nutrient-dense foods but you must also be able

8 Signs You Need to Improve Your Gut Health (Here’s How)2026-03-03T20:00:14-07:00

Let food be your medicine

2026-03-03T19:32:07-07:00

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 medicine2026-03-03T19:32:07-07:00

Day 25 of the 30 Soups, 30 Days Project

2026-03-03T17:48:57-07:00

Something new and different for today. I am hoping to keep inspired (or at least intrigued) by offering breakfast soup! Yes, soup for breakfast is common around the world and it is such a great

Day 25 of the 30 Soups, 30 Days Project2026-03-03T17:48:57-07:00

Kale Sucks!

2026-03-03T15:03:02-07:00

Kale Sucks! That is what a very smart and funny guy said to me the other day. Yes, it is true some people just do not feel the love that is going around for this

Kale Sucks!2026-03-03T15:03:02-07:00

Why intermittent fasting can be a powerful tool for your health

2026-03-03T14:54:20-07:00

Intermittent fasting has been trending for quite some time now. Is it simply hype or is there science to back up the grandiose claims of weight loss and improved overall health? Before we get into

Why intermittent fasting can be a powerful tool for your health2026-03-03T14:54:20-07:00