17 healthy cooking tips Cook at home. ... Cook with basic ingredients. ... Avoid cooking at high temperatures. ... Avoid deep frying. ... Use low-fat cooking methods like boiling or steaming. ... Measure your ingredients accurately. ... Avoid cooking meat or fish to well-done or browned. ... Minimize added sugars and sweeteners. More items...

All Healthy Recipes Articles (2024)

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THE LATEST 8 Easy Overnight Oats Recipes for Busy Days The Healthy Homemade TV Dinner Recipe That Has Saved Me From Ordering Takeout 10 High-Fiber Breakfast Recipes for Weight Loss 3 Mardis Gras Recipes, Made Healthier How to Cook It: Salmon 11 Healthy Recipes That Support Vitamin D Levels 7 Fast Pasta Dinners You Can Make With 5 or Fewer Ingredients Love Chocolate? These 6 Healthy Recipes Let You Enjoy It at Every Meal 7 Recipes Perfect for Sharing 9 Recipes for Healthy Game Day Snacks 9 Healthy Snacks You Can Make for Less Than They Cost at the Supermarket 10 Soothing Soup Recipes to Stock Your Freezer 9 Smoothie Recipes That Can Help Lower Your Cancer Risk 10 Lean, High-Protein Dinner Recipes 9 Plant-Based Soup and Stew Recipes 10 Winter Smoothie Recipes 10 of the Most Popular Everyday Health Recipes of 2023 6 Citrus Recipes That Will Help Support Your Immune System How to Cook With Brussels Sprouts: A Step-by-Step Guide 9 Healthy Breakfast Recipes You Can Make Ahead of Time FAQs References

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8 Easy Overnight Oats Recipes for Busy Days

Discover the health benefits of oats and learn how to prepare overnight oats for a quick, nutritious meal. Try various recipes for a versatile, delicious, and healthy diet.

ByRoxana Ehsani, RD, LDNMarch 20, 2024

The Healthy Homemade TV Dinner Recipe That Has Saved Me From Ordering Takeout

Discover how to prepare healthy, homemade ‘TV dinners’ for those busy days. Learn to freeze meals effectively, reduce food waste, and enjoy a delicious turkey meatloaf recipe.

ByKelly Kennedy, RDN, LDNMarch 14, 2024

10 High-Fiber Breakfast Recipes for Weight Loss

Get your fiber fix with these yummy breakfast ideas, which include sweet and savory options — and a bounty of nutrients to help you feel your best.

ByRoxana Ehsani, RD, LDNMarch 12, 2024

3 Mardis Gras Recipes, Made Healthier

Enjoy Mardi Gras with these 3 healthier New Orleans–inspired recipes by an RDN. Celebrate Fat Tuesday without sacrificing your nutrition goals. Includes air-fryer beignets, chicory coffee, and more.

ByKelly Kennedy, RDN, LDNMarch 06, 2024

How to Cook It: Salmon

Discover the health benefits of salmon, rich in omega-3 fats and vitamin D. Learn how to cook it for optimal nutrition and taste, and explore a simple baked salmon recipe.

ByKelly Kennedy, RDNFebruary 27, 2024

11 Healthy Recipes That Support Vitamin D Levels

Boost your vitamin D intake with these 10 healthy and delicious recipes. From salmon to mushrooms, these meals are loaded with nutrients that support overall health and well-being.

ByKelly Kennedy, RDNFebruary 20, 2024

7 Fast Pasta Dinners You Can Make With 5 or Fewer Ingredients

Discover the health benefits of pasta and learn how to make it a balanced meal. Explore easy, nutrient-rich pasta recipes made from whole grains, lentils, and other healthy ingredients. Enjoy pasta in moderation for a fiber-rich, protein-packed meal.

ByRoxana Ehsani, RD, LDNFebruary 20, 2024

Love Chocolate? These 6 Healthy Recipes Let You Enjoy It at Every Meal

Discover the health benefits of chocolate and explore delicious recipes for every meal. From breakfast granola to dinner enchiladas, enjoy chocolate's rich flavor and antioxidants without a lot of added sugars.

ByKelly Kennedy, RDNFebruary 14, 2024

7 Recipes Perfect for Sharing

Discover the joy of gifting healthy food for any occasion. From easy chicken enchiladas to slow cooker BBQ chicken sliders, these recipes are perfect for potlucks, parties, or just because.

ByKelly Kennedy, RDNFebruary 09, 2024

9 Recipes for Healthy Game Day Snacks

Enjoy the big game without sacrificing nutrition with our healthier twists on fan favorites. Discover low-calorie, high-protein recipes and smart food swaps for a winning game day spread.

ByRoxana Ehsani, RD, LDNFebruary 07, 2024

9 Healthy Snacks You Can Make for Less Than They Cost at the Supermarket

Save on your grocery bill by making healthy snacks from scratch with these simple recipes. They are fast, easy, and cost a lot less than prepackaged versions that charge a premium for nutrition. Plus, when you control the ingredients, you can make sure these budget snacks are lean on junk, too.

ByKelly Kennedy, RDNFebruary 02, 2024

10 Soothing Soup Recipes to Stock Your Freezer

Discover the benefits of homemade soup as a healthy, versatile, and time-saving meal option. Learn how to prepare, store, and reheat various soup recipes for a nutritious meal anytime.

ByKelly Kennedy, RDNJanuary 30, 2024

9 Smoothie Recipes That Can Help Lower Your Cancer Risk

Discover how a plant-based diet can help reduce cancer risk. Learn about the impact of the Standard American Diet and try these 9 simple, healthy smoothie recipes today.

ByKelly Kennedy, RDN, LDNJanuary 26, 2024

10 Lean, High-Protein Dinner Recipes

Discover the importance of protein in your diet and explore 10 delicious recipes packed with lean protein. Learn about the best sources of protein and their nutritional benefits.

ByKelly Kennedy, RDNJanuary 19, 2024

9 Plant-Based Soup and Stew Recipes

Discover the warmth and nourishment of soups and stews that are perfect for winter days. Explore plant-based recipes packed with protein, fiber, and immune-boosting properties. Enjoy easy, one-pot meals that are delicious and healthy.

ByRoxana Ehsani, RD, LDNJanuary 16, 2024

10 Winter Smoothie Recipes

Enjoy healthy, nutrient-packed smoothies year-round with these winter smoothie recipes. Stay hydrated and meet your daily fluid needs while enjoying a variety of fruits, veggies, and proteins. Perfect for maintaining a healthy weight.

ByRoxana Ehsani, RD, LDNJanuary 10, 2024

10 of the Most Popular Everyday Health Recipes of 2023

These 10 healthy recipes from the most popular food and nutrition stories to appear in Everyday Health in 2023 can inspire a whole new year of health. Find how to make stress-busting breakfasts, healthy snacks, and more!

ByJill WaldbieserDecember 29, 2023

6 Citrus Recipes That Will Help Support Your Immune System

Learn how to cook with vitamin C foods like lemons, limes, oranges, and yuzu. Each of these ideas offers other immune-boosting ingredients that will help keep infection at bay.

ByKelly Kennedy, RDNDecember 21, 2023

How to Cook With Brussels Sprouts: A Step-by-Step Guide

Discover the health benefits of Brussels sprouts, now less bitter due to new varieties. Learn how to roast them for a tasty, nutritious dish rich in vitamins C and K, fiber, and anti-cancer properties.

ByKelly Kennedy, RDNDecember 21, 2023

9 Healthy Breakfast Recipes You Can Make Ahead of Time

Discover easy, make-ahead breakfast recipes that are not only delicious but also healthy. These meals can reduce the risk of heart disease and diabetes and even improve mental function.

ByKelly Kennedy, RDNDecember 13, 2023

FAQs

What is the healthiest cooking method? ›

Healthy cooking methods

grilling.
stir frying.
air frying.
roasting or baking with minimal oil (e.g. use spray or lightly brush with oil)
steam or blanch in boiling water.
microwave.

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How to cook healthy? ›

17 healthy cooking tips

Cook at home. ...
Cook with basic ingredients. ...
Avoid cooking at high temperatures. ...
Avoid deep frying. ...
Use low-fat cooking methods like boiling or steaming. ...
Measure your ingredients accurately. ...
Avoid cooking meat or fish to well-done or browned. ...
Minimize added sugars and sweeteners.

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What are the healthy food choices? ›

GO foods include fruits; vegetables; whole-grain cereals, breads, and pastas; fat-free or low-fat milk, yogurt, and cheese; fat-trimmed and lean meats; fish; beans; and water. SLOW foods should be eaten less often. These include non-whole-grain bread, rice, and pasta; peanut butter; granola; pretzels; and fruit juices.

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What is healthy food preparation? ›

Choose to steam, bake, grill, braise, boil or microwave your foods, rather than deep fry them. Use non-stick cookware. Microwave or steam your vegetables instead of boiling them to retain the nutrients.

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What is the most unhealthy cooking method? ›

If you want to be at an increased risk of heart disease at all times, deep frying is for you. Not only this, frying also adds saturated fat, cholesterol and sodium. High temperatures end up destroying the nutrient value of your food.

What food should you eat every day? ›

Food groups in your diet

eat at least 5 portions of a variety of fruit and vegetables every day (see 5 A Day)
base meals on higher fibre starchy foods like potatoes, bread, rice or pasta.
have some dairy or dairy alternatives (such as soya drinks)
eat some beans, pulses, fish, eggs, meat and other protein.

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What is the healthiest drink? ›

8 healthy drinks besides water

Green tea. ...
Mint tea. ...
Black coffee. ...
Fat-free milk. ...
Soy milk or almond milk. ...
Hot chocolate. ...
Orange or lemon juice. ...
Homemade smoothies.

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Is baked potato healthy? ›

In addition to carbohydrates — a needed energy source for your body and brain — potatoes contain a wealth of micronutrients. They're a good source of vitamins, minerals and fiber. As a bonus, potatoes are low in calories, contain no fat or cholesterol, and are sodium-free.

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What is the healthiest way to eat meat? ›

Cut down on fat when cooking meat

avoid adding extra fat or oil when cooking meat. roast meat on a metal rack above a roasting tin so the fat can run off. try using smaller quantities of meat and replacing some of the meat with vegetables, pulses and starchy foods in dishes such as stews, curries and casseroles.

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What's the healthiest way to cook meat? ›

Carolyn Berry, registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator in Vancouver, says to choose cooking techniques that don't add extra fat and calories. Grilling, roasting, baking, broiling, steaming, press cooking and slow cooking are some of the healthiest ways to cook meat.

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What is the healthiest thing to cook with? ›

Here are 5 nutrient-packed oils that deserve a spot in your pantry.

Olive Oil. Olive oil is popular for a reason. ...
Avocado Oil. Avocado oil boasts a lot of the same benefits as extra virgin olive oil, but with a higher smoking point, making it great for sauteing or pan frying. ...
Coconut Oil. ...
Sunflower Oil. ...
Butter.

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What cooking method loses the most nutrients? ›

In fact, boiling reduces vitamin C content more than any other cooking method. Broccoli, spinach, and lettuce may lose up to 50% or more of their vitamin C when boiled ( 4 , 5). Because vitamin C is water-soluble and sensitive to heat, it can leach out of vegetables when they're immersed in hot water.

Which is the least healthy way of cooking? ›

Frying. Frying is the most unhealthy method of cooking. Adding fat increases the calories of food and the high heat destroys a lot of the nutrients. It's best to limit foods cooked in this way.

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Which method of cooking has the highest nutrient loss? ›

In general, boiling results in the greatest loss of nutrients, but it is also the most destructive for anti-nutrients. In addition, boiling reduces the mineral content because they are lost to the water.

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