What are the five keys to healthy grilling? Derrick Riches, About’s Guide to Barbecues and Grilling, has the answer. Then check out Derrick’s comprehensive guide to a memorable Memorial Day ... Read More

If you read my article on low fat salads, you’ll see that I caution against certain kinds of salads, including Caesar salad. This is because they often contain huge amounts ... Read More

This is a colorful, refreshing salad of red, orange and yellow tomato wedges sprinkled with scallions. The flavor of the tomatoes is complemented by chopped basil and a balsamic vinegar ... Read More

Nothing says healthy and low fat more than salad—at least that’s the theory. All too often, though, salads are loaded with fat, making them a worse choice in some cases ... Read More

Food safety is a year-round issue, but we should pay even more attention to it in the summer months when food can spoil more quickly. Shereen Jegtvig, About’s Guide to ... Read More

Could eating a low fat diet help prevent the recurrence of breast cancer? One study, reported at the 41st Annual Meeting of the American Society for Clinical Oncology, suggests it ... Read More

I'm not a big fan of low fat or fat free bottled salad dressings, so I was intrigued by the mention of a homemade low fat buttermilk dressing in a ... Read More

How much do you know about trans fats, or trans-fatty acids? Test your knowledge of these so-called hidden fats with my new quiz. If you need a primer, then read ... Read More

Men who consume low fat dairy products may lessen their risk of developing type-2 diabetes. The study, published in the May 9th, 2005 Archives of Internal Medicine, tracked 41,254 healthy ... Read More

This curried chicken salad is an old favorite, and a wonderful way to use cold rotisserie chicken. Celery, chopped apple, raisins and almonds provide crunch and texture, and are blended ... Read More

Canned pink salmon and fresh asparagus tips form the base of this springtime salad. There’s plenty of added crunch with red onions and sweet peppers. Of course, there’s no reason ... Read More

Not all low fat diets are created equal. A study in the May 3rd 2005 Annals of Internal Medicine found that people who ate a low fat diet rich in ... Read More

Asparagus is everywhere and falling in price. Find out how to choose, store, cook and eat this wonderful springtime vegetable.

Perfect for eating in a whole wheat tortilla wrap or pita pocket, or simply scooped on top of a bed of spinach leaves, this creamy Southwestern chicken salad has plenty ... Read More