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

Bones, Health, #GivingTuesday and Soup

2026-08-17T04:37:28-06:00

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 Soup2026-08-17T04:37:28-06:00

Why you should be enjoying sun and salmon right now!  

2026-08-17T03:25:56-06:00

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!  2026-08-17T03:25:56-06:00

I Don’t Have Time To Stretch

2026-08-17T01:28:21-06:00

I say this, and my husband does too. But really when I stop and think about it, this is just not true. There are so many ways to work stretching into our days. Here are

I Don’t Have Time To Stretch2026-08-17T01:28:21-06:00

March Is Nutrition Month

2026-08-16T23:00:21-06:00

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 Month2026-08-16T23:00:21-06:00

The Humble Collard Green

2026-08-16T19:17:29-06:00

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 Green2026-08-16T19:17:29-06:00

New Year, New You?

2026-08-16T17:12:12-06:00

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?2026-08-16T17:12:12-06:00

Exercise is more than a walk in the park…

2026-08-16T15:22:29-06:00

…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…2026-08-16T15:22:29-06:00

Learn to love exercise again

2026-08-16T14:47:25-06:00

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 again2026-08-16T14:47:25-06:00