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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

2025-04-26T01:26:50-07:00

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 again2025-04-26T01:26:50-07:00

Medical & Recreational Cannabis Tip

2025-04-26T00:10:44-07:00

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 Tip2025-04-26T00:10:44-07:00

Day 13 of the 30 Days, 30 Soups Project

2025-04-25T22:26:21-07:00

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 Project2025-04-25T22:26:21-07:00

March Is Nutrition Month #2 Post

2025-04-25T22:21:45-07:00

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 Post2025-04-25T22:21:45-07:00

Bones, Health, #GivingTuesday and Soup

2025-04-25T22:21:45-07:00

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 Soup2025-04-25T22:21:45-07:00

Day 7 of the 30 Days, 30 Soups Project

2025-04-25T19:55:28-07:00

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 Project2025-04-25T19:55:28-07:00

Be Aware of Liquid Calories

2025-04-25T17:36:44-07:00

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 Calories2025-04-25T17:36:44-07:00