Health & Diet Slideshows
- Surprising Sources of Hidden Sugar
Learn where sugar may be hiding in what you eat.
- Slideshow: Healthy-Fat Foods
From fish to avocados, nuts to beans, WebMD shows you what tasty foods have healthy fats. See the benefits of adding omega 3s and other good fats to your diet.
- 12 Reasons to Love the Mediterranean Diet
With olive oil, nuts, wine, fruits, veggies, whole grains, and fish as staples, you can’t beat the Mediterranean diet for fresh, satisfying flavors. And, it’s super-healthy. Check out these 12 reasons to love this way of eating.
- 10 Skinny Cocktails
Don't let a whole day of eating right go down in the swirl of a cocktail! See how to put your drink on a diet.
- Slideshow: 25 Ways to Get Ready for Swimsuit Season
Bypass the foods that bloat and see the best swimsuit for your shape in this pictorial guide to looking your best on the beach.
- Healthy Habits: Better Eating Resolutions
Whether you want to lose weight, get more energy, or just eat healthier, use the tips in this slideshow to improve your eating habits.
- Slideshow: The Truth About Sugar Addiction
Do you often crave sweets? Binge on carbs? This slideshow offers a peek into your brain on sugar -- and tips on how to tame a sweet tooth so you can lose weight.
- 25 Super Snacks With 100 Calories or Less
Ice cream and quesadillas top a tasty photo gallery of diet snack ideas. They're quicker, cheaper, and less processed than many 100-calorie snack packs.
- Slideshow: Best and Worst Appetizers
Sliders, calamari, wings, crab cakes … some starters are surprisingly nutritious; others are caloric disasters. Pictures show the worst and best appetizers.
- Fattening Foods of Summer
Summertime living may be easy, but if you're not careful, summer's fattening foods - including fried chicken, ribs, potato salad, ice cream, hot dogs, and beer - can really pack on the pounds.
- 13 Tips to Strengthen Your Immune System
When your immune system is strong, you have a better chance of fighting off colds and other infections. Read these tips to strengthen your immunity.
- Slideshow: Shopping for Omega-3s
Fill your grocery cart with these healthy omega-3 foods.
- Fat-Fighting Foods
Grapefruit, hot peppers, vinegar, and more appear on WebMD's list of fat-fighting foods -- along with surprising facts about how they may work. Pictures show great ways to prepare these fat-busters.
- Slideshow: Busted: Popular Diet Myths
Not sure what’s fact or fiction regarding weight loss and healthy eating? Find out the truth behind some of the most common dieting and weight loss myths.
- High-Fiber Super Foods
You know you should be eating more fiber. See some of the best fiber food sources – from whole grains to fruits and vegetables, nuts, and seeds.
- What You Need to Know About Omega-3s
Can algae capsules or a salmon meal boost brainpower, save your heart, or ease depression? Pictures show omega-3 benefits, hype, and best sources.
- Worst Sandwiches Slideshow: Double-Fisted Diet Wreckers
Can one sandwich have nearly 1,000 calories? Learn about some surprising gut busters lurking at some popular national chains -- and some healthier alternatives.
- Secrets of Healthy Eating and Portion Control
Practicing portion control can help you lose weight and eat a healthy diet. But how much is too much? Use this pictorial guide to gauge serving sizes.
- Healthy Eating When Dining Out
Restaurant food can be full of hidden fat and calories. See how to recognize the dangers and stay on your healthy diet.
- Slideshow: Best Diet Tips Ever -- 22 Ways to Stay on Track
Want to lose weight the smart way? Find out how everything from eating right to sleeping more can help with healthy weight loss.
- 7 Wonders of Water
Pure water can help you stay slim, boost your energy, and keep you healthy. See the 7 wonders of water in this slideshow.
- Juices: The Best and Worst for Your Health
Although the best kinds of juice deliver a bounty of vitamins, the worst are hardly better than liquid candy. Learn which ones to add to your shopping cart.
- 24 Ways to Lose Weight Without Dieting
Surprising weight loss tips can help you slim down without starving or following a complicated diet. Photos show each strategy at a glance.
- 10 Diet Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
Learn 10 common diet mistakes that may be preventing you from losing weight. Avoid these diet blunders and watch the pounds disappear.
- Slideshow: 10 Ways to Boost Your Metabolism
Try these 10 tips to increase raise the rate at which you burn calories and lose weight.
- Surprising Reasons You're Gaining Weight
What are some possible causes of sudden weight gain, when there are no changes in diet or exercise? Learn about the effects of certain medications, some medical conditions, sleep issues, and more.
- Becoming a Vegetarian
Compared to the general population, the typical vegetarian has a lower body mass index (BMI), lower cholesterol, reduced risk of type 2 diabetes, and reduced risk of coronary artery disease. Let WebMD point you toward some of the most nutritious and satisfying vegetarian foods.
- Sources of Salt and How to Cut Back
Watching your sodium? Here are the foods to look out for and what you can eat instead.
- The Naughty List of Holiday Foods
‘Tis the season of temptation. Fortunately, there are ways to avoid the holiday food trap. While Santa makes his list and checks it twice, you can study. WebMD’s list of foods that are naughty and nice.
- Foods That Help Tame Stress
While there are many ways to cope with stress, one strategy is to eat stress-fighting foods. Find out which foods to eat as part of a stress management diet.
- High-Protein Diets: Do They Work?
Combine speedy weight loss with the satisfaction of feeling full, and it’s easy to understand why high-protein diets are popular. But is there a downside?