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A forkful of roasted butternut squash with cranberries and herbs.

Healthy Holidays: Roasted Butternut Squash Salad (Recipe)

11/23/2015
Roasted butternut squash meets rosemary onions, dried cranberries, toasted walnuts, and Dijon vinaigrette in the...
Food / Health / Recipe
A bowl of cooked kidney beans in sauce.

Quick and Easy Baked Beans: Perfect for Meatless Monday

09/14/2015
Beans refer to several genera of the family Fabaceae (Leguminosae), including the genus Phaseolus. Today's...
Beans / Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Food / Health / Nutrition / Recipe / Science
A colorful bean and vegetable salad on a plate.

Summer Corn Salad: Quick, Easy, Colorful, Delicious

08/04/2015
Juicy tomatoes, sweet corn, and green olives get together in this simple and tasty salad...
Food / Health / Nutrition / Recipe / Salad
Bowl of noodles with vegetables and nuts.

Pasta with Grilled Vegetables, Toasted Walnuts, and Parsley: Perfect Summer Fare

06/24/2015
Grilled vegetables with toasted walnuts, parsley, and whole grain pasta can be enjoyed hot, warm,...
Food / Health / Nutrition / Recipe
Refreshing cucumber-infused drink with ice in a clear glass.

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

05/22/2015
I love creating luscious cocktails, most of which star fruits, vegetables, and herbs. (Here's a...
Calories / Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Drinks / Food / Health / Nutrition / Recipe / Summer
Close-up of a rice and bean dish with vegetables and avocado.

Better-for-You Rice and Beans (Recipe)

05/11/2015
Rice and beans is a healthy staple, loaded in nutrients and big in flavor. Choose...
Beans / Food / Health / Nutrition / Recipe
A colorful salad with black beans, tomatoes, corn, and avocado.

Mexican Rice and Bean Bowl with Cilantro-Lime Vinaigrette

05/06/2015
Cinco de Mayo may only be one day, but I have more Mexican deliciousness up...
Diet / Food / Health / Nutrition / Recipe / Salad / Weight
A bowl of black bean soup garnished with fresh herbs and diced onions.

Black Beans: Quick, Easy, Delicious

05/05/2015
Black beans get south-of-the-border treatment in this easy recipe that is great paired with brown...
Food / Health / Nutrition / Recipe
Fresh tomato salsa with herbs in a white bowl.

Five Salsas for Cinco de Mayo (May Include Guacamole)

04/30/2015
Cinco de Mayo is around the corner, which means it's time to grab some salsa...
Diet / Food / Fruit / Health / Nutrition / Recipe / Vegetables
Runner crossing Boston Marathon finish line, celebrating achievement.

Fitness Inspiration (or, Balance What You Eat with Physical Activity)

04/20/2015
Weight is a complex balance of calories in, calories out: regular physical activity will keep...
Health / Nutrition / Running