I've had the opportunity to work with herb farmers and ingredient suppliers that have access to amazing ingredients. When I'm in the kitchen experimenting with ways to create new and delicious flavor profiles, I rely on getting those flavors from herbs, spices, and vinegars. They amplify taste and can add color and texture to a meal, all with less sodium.

Whether or not children and teens are overweight, the whole family can benefit from following some basic guidelines. Small changes can quickly add up to make a big difference. Start slowly -- too many changes all at once create a recipe for failure.

By Charlotte Libov Medically reviewed by Farrokh Sohrabi, M.D. Vegetables are important weapons in the fight against heart disease, cancer, and ...

By Beth Gilbert Medically reviewed by Pat F. Bass III M.D., M.P.H. Fresh herbs not only add flavor without calories, they may also serve up hea...

For the backyard gardener or farmer's market forager, tomato season is one of the true joys of summer. They may not be around for long, but when they are, there is little you can put on your plate that so easily and simply (and healthily) packs so much flavor.

For those of you who use your stove for shoe storage, nota bene: all that wasted time with an inactive kitchen could be shortening your lifespan. In f...

By Alison Prato Food Network star and best-selling cookbook author Giada De Laurentiis is sitting in a lounge chair overlooking the Pacific Ocean...

By Caroline Wright You grill, you steam and (if you're like most of us) your light-cooking tricks end there. Why not branch out and try these oth...

Not only should doctors know about healthy recipes, and nutritionists should know how to cook, but most importantly the chefs who promote healthy food must know something about nutrition.