The secret to a heavenly salad is to add fruits, nuts and cheese.

If you can keep a food longer than a week in your refrigerator, it could be high in salt. Instead, buy fresh foods and develop the flavor with fresh herbs and spices rather than salt.

For a delicious, healthy alternative, try this recipe for making your own English muffins, which are called crumpets in England.

Once you make these homemade Asian sauces, you'll never buy on in the store again.

A meal out doesn't have to be unhealthy if you follow these tips.

Use this homemade ricotta in lasagna and other pasta dishes, or mix into a dip or topping for veggies, crackers or pita.

Score a touchdown with your family and friends by serving them healthy food that tastes great.

Instead of soup in cans, try these homemade soups, which are more hearty and flavorful, while being low in sodium.

Using spices in food can help improve your health.

Breakfast bars or protein bars are a quick, easy way to get some good nutrition in the morning, or when you don’t have time to pack a lunch. Make a big batch on your day off then wrap them separately and freeze for later use.

Making your own muffins lets you control the fat, sodium content and portion sizes.

Sweet and juicy berries add punch to summer recipes.

Eggplant is a versatile and delicious way to add veggies to your diet.

If you eat chocolate for your health, use dark chocolate for its lower sugar content, or better yet, use cocoa powder, in your baking.

Win your own "gold" medal by trying these easy, low-salt egg recipes.