Health & Diet Slideshows

Some foods just hook you. You eat way more than you need. Learn why you should skip them and what to try instead.

What you put in your glass can help, or hurt, your health. Get the facts on your favorite beverages.

Many south-of-the-border favorites are loaded with fat, calories, and sodium. But there are also healthy options. Learn which dishes to enjoy, and which ones to stay away from.

Some say it helps keep you slim, whitens your teeth, and protects against disease. But what does the science say? Find out the real health benefits.

Some salads are loaded with nutrition, while others serve up more fat than a cheeseburger. Learn which ones you should choose -- and which ones to avoid.

You have the best of intentions to eat healthy. But sometimes, the things we think are good for us might not be, or we might overdo it. Is your diet on track?

We all want to enjoy our food and feel full, but we don’t want to gain weight. Find out more about which foods fill you up the most without packing on the pounds.

Losing a little weight goes a long way. Find out the benefits you could get if you shed just 5% to 10% of your body weight.

Is your appetite revved up because of exercise, stress, a bad day… or something else? Find out what’s really driving your hunger.

A piece of fruit can be a good way to satisfy your sweet tooth, but they’re not all created equal. Find out which ones have the most -- and least -- sugar.

Do you get enough water? Here are few tips to make getting the water you need easier.

No one ever seems to have an overwhelming craving for celery. It’s usually something like ice cream, potato chips, or chocolate. Find out more about what causes your cravings and how to manage them.

It’s essential for healthy skin, fighting off germs, sexual health for men, and other things. Most of us get enough, but you may not if you don’t eat meat or drink too much alcohol.

Potassium is important for muscle and nerve health, and most Americans don’t get enough of it. Find out how much you need, where to get it, and why you should make sure you get enough.

Ever wonder if a certain food causes your headaches or makes you tired or uncomfortable? You might try to find out with an elimination diet.

If you think you’re doing all the right things, like cutting calories and exercising, and you’re not losing weight, there are a number of possible reasons for it.

Water: You drink it, bathe in it, and cook with it. So shouldn’t you know what’s in it?

These are low-carb diets -- the basic idea is to get most of your calories from protein and fat. There are some benefits, but you should be careful with them, especially if you have certain medical issues.

These orange beauties are a nutritional powerhouse. Learn all the reasons to love the humble sweet potato.

Trying to eat less sugar? Find out where it may be hiding in your diet.

The milk aisle is packed with options. Which is best for you? We’ve got the lowdown on 15 varieties of dairy, soy, nut, and seed milks.

When it comes to slimming down, two (or more!) foods can be better than one. Check out these pairings that give stubborn pounds a one-two combo punch.

Losing weight after 40 can be hard, especially if you don’t have a lot of time to exercise and eat right. But some simple strategies can make it easier to slim down and keep the weight off.

Your kid’s gone to bed, and his Halloween candy is sitting there unguarded. He won’t notice if you only eat one or two, or two or three …

That glass of wine with dinner might do more for you than take the edge off a long day. Check out these possible health benefits of drinking in moderation.