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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

Learn to love exercise again

2025-11-14T15:30:41-08:00

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 again2025-11-14T15:30:41-08:00

The Humble Collard Green

2025-11-14T14:07:05-08:00

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 Green2025-11-14T14:07:05-08:00

Day 2 of the 30 Days, 30 Soups Project

2025-11-14T13:31:09-08:00

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 Project2025-11-14T13:31:09-08:00

Day 3 of the 30 Days, 30 Soups Project

2025-11-14T12:32:26-08:00

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 Project2025-11-14T12:32:26-08:00

30 Days, 30 Soups

2025-11-14T10:48:12-08:00

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 Soups2025-11-14T10:48:12-08:00

Resting and Relaxing

2025-11-14T09:51:23-08:00

May 2019 Newsletter Re-post Hello and Happy May Day! I hope you are well and enjoying all the beauty of spring. Rest and Digest We all have heard the term “Fight or Flight” but

Resting and Relaxing2025-11-14T09:51:23-08:00

March Is Nutrition Month #2 Post

2025-11-14T08:23:42-08:00

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 Post2025-11-14T08:23:42-08:00