Health & Diet Slideshows

No matter what stage of adulthood you're in, there are foods that are important for you to have to be as healthy as you can be. Get your game plan.

Are you avoiding foods you could be enjoying as you try to lose weight? Get the skinny on “bad” foods like potatoes, cheese, and even chocolate that could help you drop some pounds.

Learn what can happen to your body, wallet, and the environment when you switch to a meatless diet.

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

Whether you like them sweet or tart, these deep red fruits pack a healthful punch. Cherries are low in calories and chock full of fiber, vitamins, minerals, nutrients, and other good-for-you ingredients.

Bananas are delicious and chock-full of good-for-you nutrients. Learn the facts about this golden fruit and why it should be a part of your diet.

Doughnuts, pre-packaged frosting, and deep fried foods are among the worst for your brain.

Once the darling of dieters, cottage cheese has taken a backseat to superfoods like yogurt. Now it’s time to rediscover this healthy high-nutrient protein.

Though their sweet flesh tastes better, most of the nutrients in apples are in their peels. Here’s how they fight off disease from your brain to your gut.

Yes, fruit has protein. Certain fruits can be a sweet way to add protein to your diet.

If you’re watching your carbs, try these easy swaps for a nutrition-packed meal with the foods you love.

There are many health benefits to shrimp. You can add them to many dishes and cook them in multiple ways to add protein, vitamins, and minerals to your diet.

New weight loss methods are everywhere you look. Learn what works, which “truths” you might want to rethink, and what you can do now to reach a healthy weight for you.

Vegetables have plenty of perks for your body, but the benefits of spinach might surprise you. Look at what this leafy green can do for you.

Almonds aren’t just tasty, but they’re good for you, too. Find out how they help boost your mood, lower cholesterol and blood pressure, fill you with fiber, and more.

You don't have to spend a bundle to stock up on protein-rich foods. Learn more about inexpensive and healthy ways to get your protein.

Olive oil is a staple for a healthy diet. Find out what it can do for your heart, brain, joints, and more.

You’ve heard oats are good for you, but do you know why? Learn more about its antioxidant, fiber, and other health-boosting powers.

Hard seltzer has fewer calories and carbs than many beers, wines, and cocktails. But is it as healthy as it might seem? Learn more about this popular beverage.

Grapes may be little, but they're big on nutrients. Find out how these fruits can give a boost to your health.

Considering a switch to veganism? There are plenty of good reasons to do it, and plenty of ways to get it done.

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.