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Take the Chili Challenge: Nachos, the P.K. Way

02/21/2012
Last week I wrote about the joys of making chili, a fabulous winter staple of...
Beans / Food / Health / Nutrition / Science / Vegetables
Peanut butter spread on toasted bread with a side of blackberries.

Peanut Butter: Tasty, Healthy, and It’s Not Just For Kids

02/16/2012
Happy Belated Peanut Butter and Jelly Day! (And thanks to Foodimentary for bringing this holiday to my attention.)...
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Creamy lobster bisque garnished with parsley and lobster claw.

Making Lobster Bisque: Meeting the Meat Not Required

02/14/2012
I love lobster. One of the most memorable meals I had many years ago was...
Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Farmers' markets / Food / Nutrition / Recipe / Science / Shellfish / Soup
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Making Chili: Get Creative and Make It Your Own

02/11/2012
Veggies, beans, protein, and even whole grains can all be added to chili in combinations...
Beans / Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Food / Health / Nutrition / Protein / Recipe / Vegetables / Whole grains / Winter
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Local Produce in February? Farmers’ Market Five!

02/08/2012
In case you missed last week’s post with its science high five, today you have...
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Seeking Dietary Advice, Part II: Use Science, and Win (Baseball Included)

02/01/2012
This week I'm continuing to write about topics related to diet and weight loss.  So...
Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Food / Holidays / Media / Nutrition / Science / Weight / Weight loss
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Seeking Dietary Advice, Part I: Separate Science from Anti-Science

01/31/2012
Science Makes the World Go 'Round It's been said that "Love makes the world go...
Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Health / Science / Weight / Weight loss
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To Clean Up Your Diet, Clean Out Your House

01/28/2012
Whether it's a new year's resolution to lose weight or a spring commitment to getting...
Calories / Chocolate / Desserts / Diet / Food / Health / Science / Weight / Weight loss
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Be Your Own Dietary Detective (aka, What Are You Really Eating?)

01/26/2012
Knowing what you're eating is an important first step to initiating dietary change. Do some...
Nutrition / Science
Plate of rice and beans with vegetables and avocado.

Recalibrating Your Diet: Weight Loss and Beyond

01/23/2012
People are so worried about what they eat between Christmas and the New Year, but...
Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Food / Health / Nutrition / Science / Weight / Weight loss