Health & Diet Slideshows

Thinking of going vegetarian? Been at it for a while? Get tips on how to successfully switch to plant-based eating, and how to stick with it for the long haul.

The frozen treats section offers more dairy -- and nondairy -- choices than ever before. Get the scoop on the differences between them, what those labels mean, and if any of them are good for you.

Belly fat doesn't just make your jeans too tight. It can also be risky for your health. Learn the facts about stomach fat, including what works to reduce it.

Find out what’s fact and what’s fiction about fasting.

Dried foods, like jerky and fruit, are tasty and last a long time. Sometimes nutrients are better in dry versions, but often they are lost in the process.

You've probably heard that eggs are a great way to get protein. But lots of other foods, from chickpeas to hemp seeds, offer just as much or more. Learn more about surprising sources of protein.

Yes, fruit has carbs. It also provides vitamins your body needs. Don’t skip it: Learn how to make every carb count.

If you’re short on an essential vitamin, mineral, or other nutrient, your body will let you know. Take note of these vitamin deficiency symptoms, and find out what to do about them.

You go to the grocery store with every intention of making healthy choices. Learn about some foods and drinks you only think are healthy.

Upset stomach? Feel a cold coming on? Before you reach into your medicine cabinet, try reaching into your fridge or pantry. Many foods can ease illness symptoms and help you feel your best. Help yourself to these healing foods.

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.

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.

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

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.