Food

Fresh vegetables including tomatoes, zucchini, and eggplants.

Grilled Vegetable Parmigiana: Italian Flavors with Fewer Calories

07/28/2012
Still not excited about grilled vegetables, even if they're assembled into a show-stopping sandwich? All...
Calories / Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Food / Health / Nutrition / Recipe / Science / Vegetables
Fresh green salad with bread and colorful vegetables on a white plate.

Mediterranean Grilled Vegetable Sandwich with Pesto and Two Cheeses

07/27/2012
Not as excited about grilled vegetables on their own as I am? Then do I...
Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Food / Health / Nutrition / Recipe / Sandwich / Science / Summer / Vegetables
Grilled vegetables and meat on a platter.

Summer’s Bounty Sizzles: Grilled Vegetables

07/26/2012
A Grill Full of Veggies = A Healthier You: Think Beyond the Meat This week’s...
Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Farmers' markets / Food / Health / Mushrooms / Nutrition / Recipe / Summer / Vegetables
Silhouette jumping with 'Let's Move' text, emphasizing health and activity.

Bunny Bisque, and Other Recipes from American Kids

07/25/2012
Nope, I'm not the only one who's writing this week about food-conscious kids like my...
Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Food / Health / Nutrition / Science
A smiling boy holding fresh produce at a market.

How to Grow a Healthy Little Locavore

07/24/2012
Earlier this month, I was delighted to host my brother and his kids to celebrate...
Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Farmers' markets / Food / Fruit / Health / Nutrition / Summer / Vegetables
A vibrant salad with boiled eggs and dressing on the side.

Take-out Inspiration: Thai Salad with Spicy Peanut Dressing

07/20/2012
The perfect accompaniment to Pad Thai? A colorful Thai salad with spicy peanut dressing, of...
Diet / Food / Health / Nutrition / Recipe / Salad / Science
A bowl of creamy pumpkin soup with garlic and pumpkins in the background.

Another Reason to Love Leftovers: Succulent Butternut Squash and Crab Bisque

07/15/2012
A few months back I began a three part series on squash soup, the goal...
Calories / Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Food / Health / Nutrition / Recipe / Science / Soup / Weight
Two scoops of pink ice cream in a glass bowl with a mint garnish.

Sophisticated Comfort Food: Strawberry Basil Ice Cream

07/10/2012
Although I missed a week of writing while celebrating the holiday with family in Boston...
Desserts / Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Food / Health / Nutrition / Summer
Colorful fresh fruit and nut salad with greens and berries.

Perfect Summer Salad: Berries, Blue Cheese, and Toasted Walnuts

07/01/2012
Combine your favorite greens and berries like strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries with toasted walnuts...
Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Food / Health / Nutrition / Recipe / Salad / Science / Summer
A vibrant red cocktail garnished with a lime slice and salt rim.

Strawberry Margarita Monday

06/27/2012
Sure, my regular readers won't catch this until Tuesday or Wednesday. Or maybe not at...
Drinks / Farmers' markets / Food / Recipe / Summer