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Here’s What Not to Eat When You Have a Cold

The foods and beverages you shun when you're sick can be just as important as those you eat.
By Laine Bergeson, FMCHC
Cooking & FoodImmunity
Person making ginger tea with honey and lemon

11 Foods to Eat When You Have a Cold

Feeling sick? Conquer a cold by eating wisely. Here are several foods that can make you feel better.
By Laine Bergeson
Cooking & FoodImmunity
colorful onions

Onions: Recipes, Techniques, and More

Please your palate with zesty flavor — and your body with powerful phytonutrients.
By Cary Neff
Cooking & Food
Masala chicken sheet pan meal

5 Simple Sheet-Pan Meals

These recipes are ideal for quick dinners or simple make-ahead meals that require minimal cleanup.
By Kaelyn Riley
Cooking & Food
A bowl of chili

8 Winning Game-Time Recipes

Update your next tailgate party or game-day menu with these healthier takes on popular meals and snacks.
By LIFE TIME
Cooking & Food
pears

Pears: Recipes, Techniques, and More

Delicate, aromatic and sweet, this versatile, beautiful fruit adds flavor and nutrition to all kinds of meals.
By Cary Neff
Cooking & Food
a hamburger

The Better Burger

Grilling doesn’t have to be off-limits in a wholesome diet. With a few healthy guidelines, you’ll be well on your way to burger bliss.
By Robin Asbell
Cooking & Food
diy energy bar recipes

How to Make Energy Bars

Store-bought varieties are often high in sugar and unhealthy oils. Follow these homemade energy-bar recipes to create nutritious versions.
By Kaelyn Riley
Cooking & Food

4 Smoothie Bowls

Each of these nourishing bowls has more than 16 grams of protein per serving.
By Maddie Augustin
Cooking & Food
purslane

Purslane: Recipes, Techniques, and More

This succulent leafy vegetable is rich in omega-3s and melatonin.
By Cary Neff
Cooking & Food

5 No-Cook Summer Meals

Step away from the stove! These simple recipes will help you make the most of the season’s prime produce while keeping your cool.
By Kaelyn Riley
Cooking & Food
A frittata that was made in a rectangular fuzzy-logic rice cooker

5 Creative Ways to Use a Rice Cooker

Here are some unexpected ways to use a rice cooker.
By Laine Bergeson
Cooking & Food
a bowl of ramen with bok choy, mushrooms, and a hard boiled egg

Umami: The Secret Flavor

Sweet, sour, salty, and bitter. These are the four familiar tastes we’ve come to know best. And then there’s the fifth flavor — umami.
By Kristin Ohlson
Cooking & FoodFood Culture
Campfire Bibimbap

Campfire Cuisine

Yes, you can camp out and still create healthy, whole-food meals.
By Kaelyn Riley
Cooking & FoodTravel
Diced vegetables and herbs

Knife Skills 101

Chop, dice, or mince? Brush up on your prep skills with this guide that explains the differences of six common cuts.
By Kaelyn Riley
Cooking & Food
Bottles and jars filled with oils, sweeteners, nuts

Stock Your Pantry Like a Pro With These Key Ingredients and Recipes for Healthy Meals

Keep these essential ingredients on hand and you'll always be minutes away from simple, wholesome meals.
By Robin Asbell
Cooking & FoodMeal Planning & Prep
a bowl with vegan protein foods

13 Sources of Vegan Protein

You can easily have your meatless meal and protein too.
By Robin Asbell
Cooking & Food
fresh rhubarb

Rhubarb: Recipes, Techniques, and More

The tart freshness of rhubarb wakes up your senses — and improves your health.
By Cary Neff
Cooking & Food
shiitake mushroom tacos

4 Plant-Powered Meals

These veggie-centric — and vegan! — dishes are imaginative additions to your culinary repertoire. And, they're good for the planet, too.
By Robin Asbell
Cooking & Food
a spoonful of chickpea soup

Chickpeas: Recipes, Techniques, and More

These mild, nutty-flavored legumes offer heart-healthy nutrients and a powerful protein punch.
By Cary Neff
Cooking & Food
Variety of protein ball and mixed nuts

Healthy Snacks for Work and School

Step away from the vending machine! These nourishing, whole-food snacks can keep you energized throughout the workday.
By Robin Asbell
Cooking & FoodWork
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