Health & Cooking Medical Reference

Learn about the nutrients in soursop, how to use it, and how it can help with heart health, immune health, and so much more.

Find out what nutrients are in popcorn and learn how it can help everything from diabetes to weight management.

Find out what nutrients are in fennel and learn how it can help everything from digestion to menstrual cramps.

Find out what nutrients are in grapefruit and learn how it can help everything from weight management to your immune system.

Find out why food is called "kosher," and learn what kinds of food you can and can't eat if you follow kosher dietary laws.

Find out what nutrients are in plums and prunes and learn how they can help everything from high blood pressure to heart disease.

Beans and peas are legumes, but there are thousands more. Learn about the different types, their high nutrition value, and how to prepare and eat them.

Learn about the health benefits of plantains and how to cook them.

Brussels sprouts look a little like mini cabbages, but don't let the small size fool you. They have a lot of nutrition in each bite.

Tofu is versatile food and packed with healthy plant protein. Find how why it's good for you and how to prepare it.

Air fryers promise the taste and texture of deep frying with far less fat and calories. Do they live up to the hype?

Walnuts have been a beloved snack for thousands of years, valued for their flavor, heart benefits, and healthy fats. Learn more about the nutritional benefits of walnuts and how to eat them.

If you're a fan of shrimp, you've got plenty of company. The average American eats about 4 pounds of the stuff every year. Find out why they're good for your health and how you can prepare them.

Cantaloupe is a nutrition-packed relative of the watermelon and honeydew melon. Find out how this orange-fleshed fruit can benefit your health and how to enjoy it.

Pickles pack important vitamins and minerals in their salty brine. Learn about which ones are fermented and the nutritional benefits of pickles and their juice.

Carrots are root vegetables that come in a variety of colors. Find out more about the nutritional benefits they offer and how to prepare this versatile veggie.

This shiny purple vegetable is good for so much more than making eggplant parmesan. Learn all the versatile uses and ways that it's good for your health.

Kumquats looks like an orange, only smaller. Kumquat is a low-calorie fruit full of healthy vitamins and fiber, and that’s not all. WebMD looks at little-known health benefits of the miniature citrus fruit and ways to eat it that you may have overlooked.

Corn has a sweet taste, but it can be a healthy treat. Learn about the different types and the nutritional benefits.

Humans have eaten pistachios for thousands of years. These green nuts are a good source of vitamins and minerals, and they have potassium and fiber, too.

Arugula can be a tasty addition to your diet. Find out the why the nutrients in it are good for you.

Learn why the protein, fiber, and other nutrients in lentils make it a health food worth checking out.

Learn about the vitamins and nutrients in jalapenos that can be good for your health.

If you're looking for a veggie that's a bit like a potato but with a lot fewer carbs, the jicama might be for you. Find out what nutrients are in a jicama, and learn how to prepare and store it.

A few spoonfuls of passion fruit's juicy, seed-filled pulp gives you more vitamins, minerals, and fiber than you'd think. Find out why it's good for your health and learn how to prepare it.