Diet

Close-up of homemade peanut butter cups on a plate with flowers in the background.

Mini Pumpkin Pies aka Pumpkin Tarts (Recipe)

Leftover pumpkin pie filling and graham cracker crumbs lead to a follow-up batch of tartlets,...
Tomato with ketchup shaped like a question mark on a plate.

The Best Diet Advice? Get Out of the Goop & Get Your Science On

With so much bogus diet advice, it's no wonder people are confused about nutrition. But...
Infographic with 7 tips to avoid holiday weight gain.

Seven Tips to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain (Infographic)

Like it or not, most of us gain weight over the holidays. These seven tips...
An infographic explaining why nutrition can be confusing with tips to overcome common myths.

Why is Nutrition So Confusing? An Infographic

If you're confused about nutrition, you're not alone. Please read and share this infographic, and...
A vibrant spread of diverse foods with the title 'Food & Nutrition: What Everyone Needs to Know'.

“Food & Nutrition: What Everyone Needs to Know” Now On Sale & Book Tour Schedule

Are you sometimes confused about what to eat for health? Do you want science-based information...
A bowl of lentil soup garnished with mint and pomegranate seeds.

Lentil Soup: Meatless Monday Meal Solved (Recipe & Video)

Happy International Year of Pulses! (#IYP2016) Yup, it's a thing. Annually, the Food and Agricultural...
A fresh kale salad with chickpeas, onions, and dressing on the side.

Healthy Holidays: Kale and Brussels Sprouts Salad with Almonds and Dijon Vinaigrette (Recipe)

I don't know about you, but in my world the extra holiday socializing---which often comes...
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Healthy Holidays: Salad Inspiration (Recipe Tips)

It’s Day 4 of my “30 Recipes in 30 Days” journey, where I’ll share some...
A bowl of cooked kidney beans in sauce.

Quick and Easy Baked Beans: Perfect for Meatless Monday

Beans refer to several genera of the family Fabaceae (Leguminosae), including the genus Phaseolus. Today's...
Refreshing cucumber-infused drink with ice in a clear glass.

Cucumber Lime Spritzer: Your Go-To Summer Drink, Any Time of Day

I love creating luscious cocktails, most of which star fruits, vegetables, and herbs. (Here's a...