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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

Day 3 of the 30 Days, 30 Soups Project

2025-06-26T16:25:04-07:00

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 Project2025-06-26T16:25:04-07:00

Bones, Health, #GivingTuesday and Soup

2025-06-26T14:42:21-07:00

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 Soup2025-06-26T14:42:21-07:00

Be Aware of Liquid Calories

2025-06-26T14:24:22-07:00

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 Calories2025-06-26T14:24:22-07:00

March Is Nutrition Month #2 Post

2025-06-26T13:23:49-07:00

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 Post2025-06-26T13:23:49-07:00

Day 30 of the 30 Soups, 30 Days Project

2025-06-26T13:14:49-07:00

You made it - thanks for hanging with me! A quick Google search will yield all sorts of dessert soups. Like the breakfast soups, many are popular in other countries. They all look so fun

Day 30 of the 30 Soups, 30 Days Project2025-06-26T13:14:49-07:00

Day 22 of the 30 Soups, 30 Days Project

2025-06-26T11:08:08-07:00

What could be better than having dinner done by the time you get home from work?! Slow Cooker Smoky Vegetarian Chili with Walnuts

Day 22 of the 30 Soups, 30 Days Project2025-06-26T11:08:08-07:00

Day 13 of the 30 Days, 30 Soups Project

2025-06-26T07:04:46-07:00

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 Project2025-06-26T07:04:46-07:00