Food & Recipes

Food & Recipes

Learn the definitions of basic nutrition terms.

The USDA has simplified nutrition guidelines with its "MyPlate" campaign. MyPlate replaces the older Food Pyramid.

When it comes to vitamins and minerals, you're probably looking for the bottom line: how much do you need?

Along with weight-bearing exercises, calcium and vitamin D go together for good bone density -- and good health in general.

Considering that salt is an ingredient in just about every type of processed food or restaurant meal, it's no wonder Americans are getting double or triple the amound of sodium they need each day.

Healthy eating doesn't start in your kitchen. It begins when you wheel your card down the aisles of your local supermarket.

Medically known as food-borne illness or food-borne disease, you probably know food poisoning as miserable.

Most doctors and nutritionists agree that a low-fat diet high in fruits, vegetables, and nuts can be a boon to health.

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 with WebMD's slideshow what picky eating often looks like, why some people become picky eaters, and what you can do about it.

Cooking doesn’t have to take hours of each day. With a little pre-planning, you can tackle more of the work in advance so it’s easier to put together healthy meals on hectic days. Use these tips and tricks from WebMD to get started.

This powdered form of green tea can dissolve into milk or water or add flavor to things like yogurt or smoothies. Find out how it’s different from other types of tea, its possible health benefits, and more from this WebMD slideshow.

You don’t have to store most condiments in the refrigerator, even after you open them. Find out what goes where.

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