Healthy cooking

By Mayo Clinic Staff

Good food is one of life's great pleasures. And for many people, meals are at the heart daily life and celebrations. Making satisfying and healthy meals that help you and those you cook for avoid health problems is a win-win.

Healthy cooking starts with moving away from high-calorie, sugary, fatty and salty foods that are highly processed.

Try out healthy-cooking techniques such as baking, grilling, steaming and sauteing. Learn key food-safety tips, recipe makeovers and more. With these healthy-cooking skills, lowering the risk of health problems can be delicious.

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Nov. 21, 2023

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