Nutrition

A bowl of fresh guacamole with tortilla chips and black beans.

Heart-Healthy Guacamole: Nutrition Facts and Video How-to

02/24/2012
Who knew that healthy eating could include guacamole, of all things? Yes it can! Because...
Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Food / Health / Nutrition / Recipe / Science / Vegetables / Video
Mini chocolate and corn clusters on a plate.

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
Rich lobster bisque topped with parsley sprig

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
Bowl of spicy chili topped with shredded cheese

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
Dark blue book cover with swirling globe art

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
A green logo with white fruit and vegetable icons and the letters PK.

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
Brown rice and black beans topped with 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
Creamy pumpkin soup topped with diced peppers

The Gift of Soup

12/30/2011
The Three Wise Men brought gold, frankincense, and myrrh. I brought soup. [caption id="attachment_1373" align="alignright"...
Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Food / Health / Holidays / Nutrition / Science / Soup
Enviro Battery kit for creating energy using natural materials.

The Magic of Christmas (May Include Science)

12/27/2011
Christmas is a magical time if you are 8 years old, like my nephew, and...
Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Food / Health / Holidays / Nutrition / Science
Bowl of eggnog beside lit candles and poinsettia

Eggnog, the P.K. Way

12/24/2011
Looking for non-dairy nog? Click here. --- Surely I can't be the only person making...
Cocktails / Dairy / Diet / Food / Health / Holidays / Nutrition / Recipe / Science / Weight