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Day 8 of the 30 Days, 30 Soups Project

2024-10-14T02:13:11-07:00

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 Project2024-10-14T02:13:11-07:00

Green Day

2024-10-14T00:43:17-07:00

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 Day2024-10-14T00:43:17-07:00

March Is Nutrition Month

2024-10-14T00:35:35-07:00

Looking forward to spring and all of the wonderful produce that it brings, I cannot think of a better month for nutrition month. And to celebrate, we are kicking off the month with...rhubarb? Yes, rhubarb!

March Is Nutrition Month2024-10-14T00:35:35-07:00

A quick message that explains a lot

2024-10-13T22:17:23-07:00

According to classical Ayurvedic texts, "There is nothing in the world which does not have therapeutic utility in appropriate conditions and situations." Conversely, no food or herb is assumed to help everyone always. Remember we

A quick message that explains a lot2024-10-13T22:17:23-07:00

Let food be your medicine

2024-10-13T20:40:59-07:00

Advice from Hippocrates, “Let food be your medicine, and medicine be your food” has proved true for 2,500 years! Hypertension (high blood pressure), prediabetes and osteoporosis are often asymptomatic for years. A yearly checkup will

Let food be your medicine2024-10-13T20:40:59-07:00

8 Signs You Need to Improve Your Gut Health (Here’s How)

2024-10-13T20:02:13-07:00

People often say, “you are what you eat” but the truth is “you are what you absorb.” Meaning, you can have the healthiest diet of properly prepared, nutrient-dense foods but you must also be able

8 Signs You Need to Improve Your Gut Health (Here’s How)2024-10-13T20:02:13-07:00

Day 12 of the 30 Days, 30 Soups Project

2024-10-13T17:24:11-07:00

Special for Saturday I offer a rather quick and totally decadent Normandy-Style French Onion Soup to enjoy with family or friends. Yes, do get some exercise to balance it all out.Have a great day!

Day 12 of the 30 Days, 30 Soups Project2024-10-13T17:24:11-07:00