Healthy Cooking
Healthy cooking techniques allow you to control the ingredients and nutritional content of what you eat. There are many ways to embrace healthy cooking that anyone can learn.
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I'm a Culinary Dietitian—These Are the Kitchen Tools I'd Put on Every Wedding Registry

I'm a Culinary Dietitian—These Are the Kitchen Tools I'd Put on Every Wedding RegistryMedically Reviewed by Reyna Franco, RDN | September 2, 2026
The Best Kitchen Tools for Seniors Who Want to Keep Cooking Independently

The Best Kitchen Tools for Seniors Who Want to Keep Cooking IndependentlyMedically Reviewed by Reyna Franco, RDN | September 2, 2026
I’m a Dietitian, and These Are Tools I Recommend When Eating Healthy Feels Hard

I’m a Dietitian, and These Are Tools I Recommend When Eating Healthy Feels HardMedically Reviewed by Reyna Franco, RDN | August 14, 2026
The Kitchen Finds I’m Reaching for During Peak Tomato Season

The Kitchen Finds I’m Reaching for During Peak Tomato SeasonFact-Checked on August 4, 2026
I've Been a Culinary Dietitian for 12 Years—Here Are My Favorite Meal Planning Tips and Tools

I've Been a Culinary Dietitian for 12 Years—Here Are My Favorite Meal Planning Tips and ToolsMedically Reviewed by Reyna Franco, RDN | August 3, 2026
We Cooked, Baked, and Snacked Our Way Through the Year to Find the Foodie Gifts Worth Giving This Holiday Season

We Cooked, Baked, and Snacked Our Way Through the Year to Find the Foodie Gifts Worth Giving This Holiday SeasonFact-Checked on July 31, 2026
We’ve Spent Hours in the Kitchen to Find the 40-Plus Best Gifts Any Home Chef Will Love

We’ve Spent Hours in the Kitchen to Find the 40-Plus Best Gifts Any Home Chef Will LoveFact-Checked on July 31, 2026
Want to Cut Back on Salt? Here Are 8 Alternatives That Actually Taste Good

Want to Cut Back on Salt? Here Are 8 Alternatives That Actually Taste GoodMedically Reviewed by Reyna Franco, RDN | July 31, 2026
The 8 Best Blenders for Smoothies, Soups, and Everything in Between

The 8 Best Blenders for Smoothies, Soups, and Everything in BetweenMedically Reviewed by Reyna Franco, RDN | July 27, 2026
We Replaced Our Plastic Kitchen Tools — Here’s What We’re Using Instead

We Replaced Our Plastic Kitchen Tools — Here’s What We’re Using InsteadMedically Reviewed by Reyna Franco, RDN | July 20, 2026
Meal Prep Doesn’t Have to Be Boring or Overcomplicated — Here Are the Tools I Recommend as a Culinary Dietitian

Meal Prep Doesn’t Have to Be Boring or Overcomplicated — Here Are the Tools I Recommend as a Culinary DietitianMedically Reviewed by Julie Cunningham, MPH, RDN, LDN, CDCES | July 1, 2026
The Best Nonalcoholic Drinks for Hot Days and Happy Hours

The Best Nonalcoholic Drinks for Hot Days and Happy HoursFact-Checked on June 29, 2026
The Best Pizza Ovens for Crispy, Chewy, Restaurant-Worthy Pies at Home

The Best Pizza Ovens for Crispy, Chewy, Restaurant-Worthy Pies at HomeMedically Reviewed by Reyna Franco, RDN | June 15, 2026
The Best Kitchen Tools for Healthy Summer Cooking

The Best Kitchen Tools for Healthy Summer CookingMedically Reviewed by Reyna Franco, RDN | June 11, 2026
Cooking While Taking a GLP-1 Isn’t Always Easy — These 24 Products Helped Us Eat Better

Cooking While Taking a GLP-1 Isn’t Always Easy — These 24 Products Helped Us Eat BetterMedically Reviewed by Reyna Franco, RDN | May 28, 2026
The 41 Healthy Cookbook Gifts We’re Giving (and Secretly Hoping to Get)
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The 41 Healthy Cookbook Gifts We’re Giving (and Secretly Hoping to Get)Fact-Checked on May 14, 2026
14 Weekly Meal Planners That Take the Stress Out of Dinner

14 Weekly Meal Planners That Take the Stress Out of DinnerMedically Reviewed by Sylvia E. Klinger, DBA, MS, RD, CPT | April 28, 2026
29 Gifts for the Dad Who’s Always Cooking

29 Gifts for the Dad Who’s Always CookingFact-Checked on April 26, 2026
Even as a Dietitian, I Don’t Always Feel Like Cooking — These Are the Knives That Make Preparing Dinner Easier

Even as a Dietitian, I Don’t Always Feel Like Cooking — These Are the Knives That Make Preparing Dinner EasierMedically Reviewed by Reyna Franco, RDN | April 10, 2026
The 25 Best Mother’s Day Gifts for Cooking, Sipping, and Snacking 

The 25 Best Mother’s Day Gifts for Cooking, Sipping, and Snacking Fact-Checked on April 7, 2026
I’m a Dietitian and a Busy Mom of 3 — Here’s How I Get Healthy Dinners on the Table

I’m a Dietitian and a Busy Mom of 3 — Here’s How I Get Healthy Dinners on the TableMedically Reviewed by Julie Cunningham, MPH, RDN, LDN, CDCES | February 20, 2026
Can the Meal Delivery Service Eat Clean Help You Eat Healthier? I’m an RD, and I Tried It to Find Out

Can the Meal Delivery Service Eat Clean Help You Eat Healthier? I’m an RD, and I Tried It to Find OutMedically Reviewed by Sylvia E. Klinger, DBA, MS, RD, CPT | February 5, 2026
This Is the Nontoxic Bakeware We Reach for the Most
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This Is the Nontoxic Bakeware We Reach for the MostMedically Reviewed by Reyna Franco, RDN | December 22, 2025
Meet Our Experts In Healthy Cooking
Everyday Health’s team of board-certified physicians and health professionals contribute to the creation and review of content, ensuring that the information is useful, up to date, and accurate.

Reyna Franco, RDN
Medical Reviewer
Member of American College of Lifestyle Medicine
Reyna Franco, RDN, is a New York City–based dietitian-nutritionist, certified specialist in sports dietetics, and certified personal trainer. She is a diplomate of the American Col...

Julie Cunningham, MPH, RDN, LDN, CDCES
Medical Reviewer
Julie Cunningham is a registered dietitian-nutritionist and a certified diabetes care and education specialist.
Cunningham received a bachelor's degree from Appalachian State Univer...

Sylvia E. Klinger, DBA, MS, RD, CPT
Medical Reviewer
Sylvia Klinger, DBA, MS, RD, CPT, is an internationally recognized nutrition expert who is relentlessly passionate about helping people fall in love with creating and enjoying deli...