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A fresh salad with blackberries, nuts, and greens on a colorful plate.

On the Protein Power and Beauty of Salad

08/14/2012
I hope you had a chance to read yesterday's post featuring my quinoa and herb salad...
Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Food / Health / Nutrition / Nuts / Protein / Recipe / Science / Vegetables / Whole grains
A colorful salad with chickpeas, olives, greens, and cheese.

Quinoa and Herb Salad with Blueberries, Marcona Almonds, and Lemon Vinaigrette

08/13/2012
Blueberries: Beyond Pancakes I couldn't resist posting my recipe for blueberry pancakes over the weekend:...
Beans / Diet / Food / Health / Nutrition / Nuts / Protein / Recipe / Salad / Science / Vegetables / Whole grains
Close-up of a blueberry pancake with syrup and fresh blueberries.

Ditch the Mix: Make Your Own Berry Bursting Pancakes

08/11/2012
Although that would also be an apt description. This recipe takes an American and Dutch...
Breakfast / Food / Fruit / Health / Nutrition / Recipe / Science / Whole grains
Delicious grilled chicken topped with crumbled cheese and garnished with lime and herbs.

Tapas, anyone? Spanish Grilled Corn Will Rock Your World

08/10/2012
Back to Corn with a Bam See what happens when you don't write for a...
Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Food / Health / Nutrition / Recipe / Science / Summer / Vegetables
Grilled corn on the cob with char marks.

Summer Loving: Corn Meets Grill

08/05/2012
Love grilled corn? Me too! But then maybe you should skip this and its crappy...
Diet / Dietary Guidelines / Food / Health / Nutrition / Recipe / Science / Summer / Vegetables
A vibrant red cocktail in a martini glass garnished with a cherry.

Raspberry Gimlet: A Favorite Boston Cocktail Comes Home

07/30/2012
Celebrating Seven Days in a Row: Here's to You! The logical post today is my...
Cocktails / Drinks / Farmers' markets / Food / Fruit / Health / Nutrition / Recipe / Science
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
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 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