Vegetables

Close-up of a colorful vegetable dish with avocado and scrambled eggs.

Weeknight Fajitas: The Lighter Side of Mexican

08/18/2012
Who doesn't love Mexican food? No, really, is there anyone, anyone at all that can't...
Calories / Diet / Food / Health / Nutrition / Recipe / Science / Vegetables / Weight
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
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...
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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
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...
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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
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
Fresh spinach salad with strawberries and crumbled cheese.

Summer Salad: Spinach, Strawberries, and Sunflower Seeds

06/24/2012
It's Finally Strawberry Season, and It Doesn't Last Long Given that, I hope you can...
Diet / Food / Fruit / Health / Nutrition / Recipe / Salad / Summer / Vegetables