Beetroot is also known as a root vegetable, which plays an important role in helping us live a healthy lifestyle, from boosting immunity to improving blood flow and blood pressure. Raw beetroot is a ...

Cooking some vegetables can reduce their vitamin and antioxidant content. Garlic, broccoli, beets, kale and peppers are healthier raw than cooked. If you can’t eat them raw, steaming is usually the ...

Cooking certain vegetables can boost key nutrients, making them easier for your body to absorb and use. Tomatoes, carrots, and spaghetti squash release more antioxidants like lycopene and ...

Roasting, stir-frying, and grilling turn cucumbers, lettuce, radishes, fennel, and more into weeknight comfort.

Medically reviewed by Elizabeth Barnes, RDN Key Takeaways Eating raw pumpkin is safe if you wash it well first.  If your raw ...

A popular alternative to rice, pasta or couscous, quinoa is classified by the Whole Grains Council as a "pseudo grain", as it is technically a seed, not an actual grain. But quinoa benefits are ...

If you've ever wondered about the safety of leftover rice or raw cookie dough, you're not alone. Here are the 15 foods causing the most concern about foodborne illness, and how worried you should be ...

Freezing eggs, whether cooked or raw, whole or in parts, is a great way to reduce food waste.

Bacteria found in raw pet food can transfer from pets to humans and are of special concern for young children. Read more at ...