Health & Cooking Slideshows

Sure you’ve heard of white and brown rice. But what do you know about the other 40,000 varieties? Here’s how to enjoy the world’s most popular grain.

They’re sometimes seen as a kind of magic bullet for our health problems. Find out more about what antioxidants can do for your health.

There are thousands of types of mushrooms. Learn all about how they affect your health, plus ways to cook them and get more in your diet.

People use herbal teas to relieve many types of health problems. What do these teas look like and what does science say about how well they work?

Think you have to pay big bucks to eat healthy? Think again. Find out more about cheap foods that will keep your body and bank account in good health.

You eat the right foods, but do you cook them the right way? How you prepare food is key. Get the most nutritional bang from your food preparation.

You can eat them, drink them, cook them, pickle them, and more. Find out more about the health benefits of tomatoes and what makes them so good for you.

Certain phytonutrients that give foods their color can also have health benefits. Find out where to get them and what they may do for you.

Lemons and limes are chock full of nutrients that can keep you healthy. Learn more about what they can do.

You just got home with some perfect tomatoes and delicious deli goodies. Where should you put them? Find out more about the best way to keep your food in tip-top shape and keep it from spoiling.

You probably have your ways of testing fruit ripeness. Do they work? Find out the best way to tell if your fruit is ripe.

Seafood seems like a healthy choice. But the way it’s cooked makes a difference. Find out about the best and worst seafood dishes for your health.

These easy and healthy meals can help you stay full and satisfied all afternoon long.

When you think protein, you probably think meat, eggs, and maybe dairy. But veggies have plenty of protein, too. Find out more about which ones are the best sources.

Most of us like the ritual -- not to mention the caffeine boost -- that comes with a cup of tea or coffee. But it can be good for your health, too.

Processed meat: It’s not all in tubes, cans, or plastic packaging. Find out what you need to know about it.

Drinking water is one way to stay hydrated, but you can get a lot of water from food as well.

Ever notice that some foods just don’t satisfy your hunger very well? Or for very long? Find out more about why this happens.

Some foods that seem like guilty pleasures can be good for you. Maybe it’s time to rethink what’s on your menu -- in a good way.

A great side dish can be the difference between a meal that goes unnoticed and one that wows. Try these side dishes to spice up your next family meal.

A protein-packed morning meal can help you fill up and slim down. Here are a few ideas to start your day the right way.

That moldy leftover chili may not be the only thing you should throw out. Check out the 13 worst foods to have in your fridge.

You’re hungry and staring into your fridge, but is there anything healthy in there? Stock up on a few key staples to make sure there’s something good waiting for you.

Pasta gets a bad rap, but you don’t have to avoid it -- just don’t overdo it.

There are many ways to season and prepare one of the most versatile meats in the world: chicken.