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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 5 of the 30 Days, 30 Soups Project

2026-02-22T18:53:49-07:00

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 Project2026-02-22T18:53:49-07:00

Day 13 of the 30 Days, 30 Soups Project

2026-02-22T18:20:24-07:00

Today I offer a lighter twist on saag paneer (good thing to do after yesterday). This soup is filling in the right way and is so pretty too. Curried Cream Spinach & Tofu Stew

Day 13 of the 30 Days, 30 Soups Project2026-02-22T18:20:24-07:00

I Don’t Have Time To Stretch

2026-02-22T17:01:14-07:00

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 Stretch2026-02-22T17:01:14-07:00

Bones, Health, #GivingTuesday and Soup

2026-02-22T16:04:16-07:00

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 Soup2026-02-22T16:04:16-07:00

Day 10 of the 30 Days, 30 Soups Project

2026-02-22T12:46:38-07:00

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 Project2026-02-22T12:46:38-07:00

5 Steps to Glowing Skin from the Inside Out

2026-02-22T12:00:59-07:00

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 Out2026-02-22T12:00:59-07:00

Green Day

2026-02-22T10:50:33-07:00

I love the color green. Clicking around on the web you find many different meanings for the color. It is said to represent growth, rebirth, good luck, balance, stability, and endurance among other things; and

Green Day2026-02-22T10:50:33-07:00