Health & Diet Slideshows

Feel stumped on how to bump up the fiber in your daily diet? Try these easy tricks.

What makes your sugar-free foods still taste sweet? Find out more about the different types of artificial and natural sugar stand-ins.

The phrase "processed food" may not mean exactly what you think it means. Learn some surprising facts.

These classic restaurant meals may taste great, but they might not be great for you. Find out why, and what alternatives may be healthier choices.

You know whole grains are good for you. But do you know what millet, sorghum, farro, and bulgur are -- and how to enjoy them?

Fans say it boosts your gut health, delivers B vitamins, and helps treat what ails you. Are the claims true? Get the scoop on this popular drink with the funny name.

Carb-filled pancakes and cereal, yogurts that are more like dessert, fatty bacon and sausage -- or no breakfast at all. Here are some morning meal mistakes you may be making and how to get back on track for a great day.

If you’re trying to lose weight, some drinks can help you, and others can hold you back. Learn the best and worst choices for you.

When it comes to revving your metabolism, there’s no “silver bullet.” But some foods can boost the rate at which you turn them into energy. See which foods can help you stoke your body’s calorie-burning furnace -- and which to stay away from.

Your waist is a marker for health problems. Find out how to measure it the right way and what it could mean if it's too big.

Do you know what protein does in your body? Find out how it helps your heart, bones, muscles, immune system, and more.

Beans are an ancient food that provide protein, fiber, and a carbohydrate called resistant starch that's good for your gut. Find out why beans are so good for your health and how to eat them.

If you're trying to lose belly fat but can't, there's probably a reason.

There’s no question that vegetables are good for you, but sometimes they can taste bitter or bland. Here’s how to take them from ho-hum to yum.

The humble cucumber has more health benefits than you might have thought. Just don't forget the seeds, which have their own special nutrients.

What would happen if you gave up caffeine? Find out what health benefits could be in store for your body and mind.

Food is fuel. But some of the things you eat may backfire and crash your energy before long. Find out which ones might do that.

Need to be alert? Want to stay calm? Ready to work out? Find out the best way to fuel your body for specific situations.

Soy doesn’t have to be a staple just for vegans and vegetarians. Learn about the ways this protein can benefit everyone’s health, and how to enjoy soy in your diet.

Your sense of touch, smell, sight, and even sound can affect the way you taste your food.

Are you eating a good fish or a bad fish? A guide to some of the best and worst fish for your health.

Should you eat like a caveman to improve your health? Learn the pros and cons of the paleo diet.

Find out what happens to your body when you cut added sugar from your diet.

Most of us overeat from time to time. Sometimes you’re just really hungry and overdo it, or maybe those fries are just too good to leave on the plate. But then the guilt sets in. Find out how to feel better and get your eating habits back on track after you overeat.

Slashing added sugars from your diet will do your body good. Here’s how to do it and still keep your sweet tooth satisfied.