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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 3 of the 30 Days, 30 Soups Project

2026-04-28T07:21:36-06:00

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 Project2026-04-28T07:21:36-06:00

Exercise is more than a walk in the park…

2026-04-28T05:15:44-06:00

…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…2026-04-28T05:15:44-06:00

Learn to love exercise again

2026-04-28T04:42:06-06:00

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 again2026-04-28T04:42:06-06:00

March Is Nutrition Month #2 Post

2026-04-28T03:11:21-06:00

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 Post2026-04-28T03:11:21-06:00

Medical & Recreational Cannabis Tip

2026-04-28T00:28:53-06:00

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 Tip2026-04-28T00:28:53-06:00

30 Days, 30 Soups

2026-04-27T21:38:16-06:00

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 Soups2026-04-27T21:38:16-06:00