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Heed the sneaky calories

Taste-testing your culinary creations? Dipping into the office candy stash? Those tiny tidbits can add up to big trouble.

Make room for legumes

The lentil, in particular, provides a mighty dose of protein and minerals.

Your health digs ginger

Rich in essential minerals, this zesty root can enliven salad dressings, teas and a host of other recipes.

The optimal oil

Extra virgin olive oil should enjoy a top spot in your recipe—it's tastier, it's healthier and it wards off disease.

Foodie, know thy oil

The world of oils presents many delicious options—but it's important to learn what's suited for sauteing, baking or raw consumption.

In the chili game, fowl is fair

Want to pack in the protein and trim the fat? Swap that red meat with some ground turkey.

Heart-healthy cooking tips

A dietitian shares her secrets for tasty and good-for-you recipe ingredients that will spice up the kitchen.

Diversify your diet

Purple cauliflower, radicchio, jicama, bok choy, karela—there's no shortage of fun in the pursuit of new tastes and textures.

Rebuff breaded, fried

In the kitchen, method matters. Even the healthiest foods can lose their nutritional appeal when poorly prepared.

Go vegetarian the easy way

A savvy dietitian offers 6 tips for revamping your victuals.

Hold the salt and cut back on sodium

A small portion of your sodium intake comes from eating at home. The worst culprit? Highly processed and packaged food.

A silent, deadly invader

The risk of carbon monoxide poisoning increases in cold months. Don't become a statistic.