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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

March Is Nutrition Month #2 Post

2025-12-08T04:22:58-08:00

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 Post2025-12-08T04:22:58-08:00

Day 3 of the 30 Days, 30 Soups Project

2025-12-08T03:55:57-08:00

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 Project2025-12-08T03:55:57-08:00

Day 9 of the 30 Days, 30 Soups Project

2025-12-08T03:13:55-08:00

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 Project2025-12-08T03:13:55-08:00

30 Days, 30 Soups

2025-12-08T01:05:24-08:00

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 Soups2025-12-08T01:05:24-08:00

Be Aware of Liquid Calories

2025-12-08T00:12:19-08:00

Liquid meals and snacks are quick to prepare and easy to consume on the go – the ideal solution for our modern, multitasking way of living.  From juicing and smoothies to sports recovery drink or

Be Aware of Liquid Calories2025-12-08T00:12:19-08:00

Exercise is more than a walk in the park…

2025-12-07T23:30:15-08:00

…and this is great news as it gives us so many opportunities for adding movement to our lives. I hope you like the following suggestions and look forward to your great ideas for fitting in

Exercise is more than a walk in the park…2025-12-07T23:30:15-08:00

Day 7 of the 30 Days, 30 Soups Project

2025-12-07T22:41:17-08:00

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 Project2025-12-07T22:41:17-08:00

Medical & Recreational Cannabis Tip

2025-12-07T21:30:02-08:00

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 Tip2025-12-07T21:30:02-08:00