D is for Diet
melissa2026-02-24T04:02:45-07:00A 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
Delicious and Nutritious! Or how to enjoy yourself while building immunity.
melissa2026-02-24T00:50:17-07:00There 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
The Humble Collard Green
melissa2026-02-23T21:32:00-07:00Today 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
melissa2026-02-23T17:33:15-07:00Okroshka - 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
A quick message that explains a lot
melissa2026-02-23T16:30:41-07:00According 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
Exercise is more than a walk in the park…
melissa2026-02-23T14:11:27-07:00…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
New Year, New You?
melissa2026-02-23T12:14:20-07:00Happy 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
Resting and Relaxing
melissa2026-02-23T11:26:17-07:00May 2019 Newsletter Re-post Hello and Happy May Day! I hope you are well and enjoying all the beauty of spring. Rest and Digest We all have heard the term “Fight or Flight” but
Your Body Needs Everything All The Time
melissa2023-06-02T06:49:01-06:00I am sure you are familiar with various diet trends – no carb, low carb, no fat, high protein – the stream of new and revisited diets is endless. Unfortunately it is not as simple
Quality + NEAT Tricks = Happy Spring
melissa2023-01-05T06:08:51-07:00Spring 2019 Newsletter Post April 03, 2019 Hello and happy spring! The longer days are so lovely. Did you build a new habit last month? I hope you found something to inspire and support you.