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

D is for Diet

2026-05-24T20:01:39-06:00

  A 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

D is for Diet2026-05-24T20:01:39-06:00

Why you should be enjoying sun and salmon right now!  

2026-05-24T19:19:27-06:00

Why you should be enjoying sun and salmon right now!    Having lived in New England for a few years, when I think of fall, I think of this visual. However, living in Oakland, California,

Why you should be enjoying sun and salmon right now!  2026-05-24T19:19:27-06:00

The Humble Collard Green

2026-05-24T14:16:33-06:00

Today 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

The Humble Collard Green2026-05-24T14:16:33-06:00

New Year, New You?

2026-05-24T14:15:28-06:00

Happy New Year! Many times, we start the new year by making resolutions for a new and improved version of ourselves – a Melissa 5.0 in my case. But maybe we do not really want

New Year, New You?2026-05-24T14:15:28-06:00

Exercise is more than a walk in the park…

2026-05-24T09:20:29-06:00

…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…2026-05-24T09:20:29-06:00

Learn to love exercise again

2026-05-24T03:30:52-06:00

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 again2026-05-24T03:30:52-06:00