I'm a whole grain junkie. Check my pantry; I have at least five on hand at all times. I get a little crazy with my grains, too, and instead of cooking quinoa all by its lonesome self, I mix in another grains, like millet. The combo takes your taste buds on a flavorful ride. And if you're not a fan of a grain's texture, say the chewiness of barley, adding in another grain can disguise the texture Read more

You're a whiz at keeping your kitchen clean and free from germs and bacteria, and you know the proper way to store dinner leftovers and pack them for lunches the next day, but what do you know about handling raw meats? Before relying on your internal gauge, keep in mind that there are certain foods that must reach a specific internal temperature before consumption to prevent any exposure to Read more

One of the perils of being in a relationship? Having a partner that isn't as health conscious as you, likes to indulge more than you do, or simply refuses to eat healthy. This can lead to either eating completely separate dinners, which can take time, or feeling like you compromise by eating less healthy than you would. But there are some things that you can do to make a healthy compromise. Read Read more

Unless you know what you're doing, cooking at home can be as detrimental to your health as eating out. As far as your body is concerned, cooking with processed ingredients high in saturated fat, sugar, and sodium might as well be like eating McDonald's. But becoming a healthy cook isn't as hard as you think. Here are some essential habits for healthy home cooks, starting from the moment you set Read more

Just one bad decision — like quieting your rumbling stomach with greasy takeout — can undo a day of healthy eating. If you've been sabotaging your diet because of unhealthy dinner decisions, use these tips to cook a healthy meal without sacrificing time. Double the amount: Week already looking full? Make extra servings the next time you cook so you can have healthy leftovers for the rest of Read more

In celebration of National Oatmeal Month (I know, I had no idea January was devoted to this whole grain either!), here are some tips on how to whip up a healthy bowl of this whole grain. To increase the fiber and protein: Choose rolled oats over quick oats. They'll take slightly longer to cook, but a half-cup serving offers five grams of fiber and seven grams of protein — the quick oats only Read more

Maybe you've realized that all your meals are built around a slab of meat, or maybe you've read about the benefits of a vegetarian diet, but if you've been feeling like you should lay off the animal protein but don't want to make an entire lifestyle change, you can still benefit from tweaking your diet to eat less meat. Here are four ways to go almost meatless with your diet. Meatless Mondays: Read more

From Weight Watchers to vegan, the most effective diets of 2012 — The Daily Beast Upgrade your meals with simple swaps for healthier eating — HuffPost Healthy Living After growing for three decades, the obesity rates begin to level off — Newser Tips for joining a gym on the cheap — Real Simple Stuck on a plateau? Are you making these common dieting mistakes? — Prevention Hello Read more