When the summer heat rolls in, or you just prefer a cooler kitchen, rethinking your cooking methods can make a world of difference. The good news is, you don't have to sacrifice delicious meals. A range of modern kitchen appliances are excellent alternatives to firing up your traditional oven or stovetop, helping to keep your kitchen significantly cooler.

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Asian noodles are inexpensive and versatile. Here is a glossary of our top 10 you can add to your shopping list.

Parents and caregivers can help children avoid type 2 diabetes by instilling healthy habits that will last a lifetime. The key is to prevent overweight and obesity, which in turn decreases the risk of kids developing type 2 diabetes. Here are some ways to do this:

Are picnic plans in your summer? Maybe you are camping or having a 4^th of July get together? If so, there are some fun and delicious tips for making it healthy.

One study shows that when manufacturers launch new cereals or they repackage them the nutrition facts don’t always go in the right direction from a nutrition standpoint. We mention this study, show their charts, and provide a comparison of some of the most popular cereals so that people can avoid ones with a lot of added sugar and sodium.

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Here is a fun quiz you can use to help folks learn about ultra-processed foods in a relatable way.

The Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for protein is 0.8 grams per kilogram of body weight or 0.36 grams per pound. The RDA indicates how much of a nutrient you need for essential health. So, if you weigh 150 pounds, that is only 50 grams of protein or about 2 ounces. People who are very athletic or older may want a little more. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans have shifted away from dictating percentages of macronutrients to focusing on a healthy eating plan that is high in fiber with nutrient-dense foods.

Evaluating whether a recipe is healthy can be done by looking at a few key aspects.

Soup is an excellent meal choice for lunch or dinner, offering a variety of nutritional benefits. It is easy to make and can help cut calories while increasing nutrients and fiber.

Every day, the war on health is fought in the kitchen, where we decide what to nourish ourselves with. The stakes are high, but so are the rewards. By making small, consistent changes—choosing whole foods over processed options, embracing cultural food wisdom, and being mindful of our eating habits—we can ensure lasting victories in the fight for better health.

Here's a glossary of common culinary pepper spices.