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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 7 of the 30 Days, 30 Soups Project

2026-06-14T10:35:21-06:00

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 Project2026-06-14T10:35:21-06:00

Day 29 of the 30 Soups, 30 Days Project

2026-06-14T08:31:21-06:00

Hopefully you have been treating yourself well this new year. If you have not, consider a spa day at home...use that refined sugar as a body scrub! And when you are all smooth and relaxed,

Day 29 of the 30 Soups, 30 Days Project2026-06-14T08:31:21-06:00

Day 8 of the 30 Days, 30 Soups Project

2026-06-14T06:29:21-06:00

Today is sea veggie day (at least in my world). The always over-looked-yet-so-good-for-you veggie group. Full of vitamins and minerals, they are low calorie and high fiber. Add kombu to your bean recipes to enhance

Day 8 of the 30 Days, 30 Soups Project2026-06-14T06:29:21-06:00

Learn to love exercise again

2026-06-14T04:58:21-06:00

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 again2026-06-14T04:58:21-06:00

Exercise is more than a walk in the park…

2026-06-14T03:25:21-06:00

…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…2026-06-14T03:25:21-06:00

Resting and Relaxing

2026-06-14T02:57:21-06:00

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 Relaxing2026-06-14T02:57:21-06:00