D is for Diet
melissa2026-02-14T13:47:45-07:00A diet should not be a temporary solution or a means to an end. A diet should not severely cut calories or entire food groups. A diet should not be a Band Aid. A
If You Stop Thinking Of Exercise As A Way To Lose Weight, You May Actually Enjoy It
melissa2026-02-14T12:35:59-07:00For years, I thought of exercise in terms of calories in and calories out: Eat too much pizza on Saturday night, take an extra spin class. Skip an hourlong run, skip a bagel the next
March Is Nutrition Month
melissa2026-02-14T12:12:38-07:00Looking 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!
Delicious and Nutritious! Or how to enjoy yourself while building immunity.
melissa2026-02-14T10:08:39-07:00There is no time like the present to build your immunity. Your body relies on the food and beverages you consume to do EVERYTHING it does for you. There is no way to get
Day 2 of the 30 Days, 30 Soups Project
melissa2026-02-14T07:11:04-07:00Minestrone Soup is warming and hearty. Change up the veggies to meet the season, you tastes or what you have on hand. Add beans for a complete one bowl meal. Buon appetito!
Day 8 of the 30 Days, 30 Soups Project
melissa2026-02-14T07:01:29-07:00Today 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
The Humble Collard Green
melissa2026-02-14T05:04:07-07:00Today we have a beautiful rain storm here and we are so happy for it. And since the trees still have their winter look, a warm dish for dinner is the plan. A few years
Day 3 of the 30 Days, 30 Soups Project
melissa2026-02-14T03:57:20-07:00Okroshka - 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 17 of the 30 Soups, 30 Days Project
melissa2026-02-14T03:47:30-07:00Who know a white soup could be so full of flavor: Curried Cauliflower Soup
Day 20 of the 30 Soups, 30 Days Project
melissa2026-02-14T03:00:23-07:00Perfect for a winter game day: Seared Broccoli and Potato Soup