Health & Cooking Slideshows

Are you picking the right oils for your dishes? Learn which are healthiest and how to use them.

Are you up on all the things a microwave can do? Find out some of the more surprising ways you can use this kitchen tool.

Don’t rinse that raw chicken breast. Here’s what to wash, what not to wash, and how to wash it.

Are moths, weevils, mealworms, and other pantry pests spoiling your foods? Here’s how to get rid of them and keep them away.

Brussels sprouts have had a major image makeover in the last few years. No longer the soggy, stinky vegetable of your youth, they’re now roasted or pan fried to crispy perfection.

Cookies, brownies, fresh bread…we all love something from the oven. Find out how to boost the nutrition value of your baking and turn out crave-able treats without all the carbs, fat and sugar.

Do you know the best ways to store coffee, flour, tomatoes, or mushrooms to keep them fresher longer? We have the answers.

Looking for good sources of protein besides meat? Check out the nutrition behind these substitutes.

When it comes to buying food, fresh is always best. Or is it? Find out which meats and produce may be worth buying from the freezer section.

Not every food is exactly what it says on the label. Hidden ingredients and mislabeled foods are more common than you might think. Some can even make you sick. Find out which common foods may not be quite what you expect.

Could a common food poison you? Find out which foods may be home to hidden toxins.

Wheat isn’t the only source of flour. Rice, oats, rye, chickpeas, and many other foods can be made into flour. Find out more about different flours and how to use them.

You might think of oranges first when you want to get more vitamin C. But many other foods have it, too. Find out other sources for your daily dose of this essential nutrient.

If you can get past your initial reaction to them, insects aren’t only edible but also can be good for you.

Learn how to choose delicious vegetables that can be turned into chunky or smooth soups, and find out what kinds of nutrients are in each one.

You’ve been told to eat your “leafy greens,” but what does that even mean? Here’s what all the hype is about and which greens to pick up next time you’re at the store.

Without it, you’d have no coleslaw or sauerkraut. But did you know this humble vegetable carries a mighty nutritious punch?

Banish headaches. Squash cancer cells. Help you live longer. Can hot peppers do all that? Find out.

It helped build the pyramids, wards off vampires, and makes your pasta sauce tasty. Learn all about garlic, the strong-smelling veggie with some sweet benefits for your health.

We live in a world where, for many, any food is available any time of year. But what if you want to eat foods that are in season in the U.S? WebMD guides you through some typical seasonal foods.

It’s hard to know exactly how long it’s safe to keep different foods. Find out when it’s best to just throw out spoiled meat, bad produce, and more.

There are plenty of healthy meals in Italian cuisine. Yet, there are high-fat, high-carb dishes. Learn to choose wisely from this popular cuisine.

Honey’s been used to heal wounds, ease allergies and sweeten things up for centuries. What is it? Where does it get these special powers, and can it really do everything it gets credit for?

You intend to eat healthy meals at home, but it doesn’t always work out that way. WebMD gives you some tips for easy ways to get a healthy dinner on the table in no time at all.

If you're worried that your eating habits are holding you back (and maybe even harming your health), it's possible to get more comfortable trying new foods. Find out what picky eating often looks like, why some people become picky eaters, and what you can do about it.