Cooking healthy is like anything else: the more you do it the easier it becomes. Once you know how to make low-calorie substitutions and tricks for trimming the fat (and I mean that literally) from your meals, cooking light becomes easier with every meal. Not sure where to start when you're in the kitchen? Check out these simple suggestions. Read more

Grilling season has officially arrived. And whether you're looking for the best veggie burger or side dish recipe, calorie breakdowns of everything you'll find at a backyard barbecue, or cooking gadgets to make grilling even more healthy, we've got you covered! Keep reading for our best healthy grilling tips, tricks, and recipes. Read more

One of the easiest ways to adopt a healthy lifestyle is to start cooking for yourself. The more you learn about food and what it does to your body, the more likely you'll lean toward fresh, whole foods. And while getting into the kitchen can seem like a feat at first, having the right arsenal of tools will make every meal a cinch to whip up. Here are our picks for the appliances, gadgets, and Read more

When it comes to healthy cooking, I'd be a wreck without my must-have kitchen tools. From gadgets to cookware basics, these items help keep my fat, sugar, and sodium levels down while making sure that my nutrients for the day are always maxed out. Keep reading to see which kitchen essentials help inspire every meal to be a healthy meal. Source: Thinkstock Read more

If you give the cook in your life more reason to get into the kitchen, chances are you'll be rewarded with a delicious meal. Here are our picks for what we think will make healthy cooks even happier come gift time. Read more

Pork gets a bad rap. Many people are afraid to eat pork unless it's cooked to death, but that only leaves the meat dry and tasteless. In addition, it's often thought of as a fatty meat, but it's so much more than bacon — it is "the other white meat" after all! Cuts like ham or the loin are both lean and full of protein, but they're also damned good (and pink pork is OK). The next time you're Read more

I'm a huge fan of quinoa, not only for the poppy, slightly chewy consistency, but more so because it's so healthy. A one-cup serving of cooked quinoa offers 5.2 grams of fiber and 8.1 grams of protein (seriously trumping brown rice in both nutrients). If quinoa's unique texture is a turnoff for you, here are a few products to help you reap the goodness of the grain. Read more

This time of year inspires me to stock up my fridge and get back to making wholesome, hearty dishes. I can't help but feel warm and fuzzy inside when I come home from an afternoon hike and smell a roast in the oven or a sauce simmering on the stove. To help you get back in the spirit of Fall cooking, I've found just the right gadgets that will make healthy flavorful cooking a breeze. Take a look! Read more

Perhaps you've vowed to become a vegetarian by the New Year, but want to make sure it's right for you. Once you've decided to make the switch to a plant-based diet, your new lifestyle will require lots of patience, time, and helpful cookbooks to help make the transition a smooth one. Here are five cookbooks that will not only teach you how to prepare delicious vegetarian cuisine, but will also Read more

It's no wonder that chili is a Super Bowl staple: this one-pot meal is easy to cook, serve, and clean up. And there's a chili for just about anyone because of all the recipe variations. Planning on a game-day celebration? Make one of these 10 healthy chili recipes to keep guests full throughout the day. Read more