From the food you stock in the freezer to the silverware you put on the table, your kitchen is your partner in health. When you fill your kitchen with the right tools and foods, you reap the benefits.

Here a rundown on the dates you find on food labels and what those dates mean, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Compared with refined grains, they have more fiber and disease-fighting antioxidants. Whole grains are also a healthy way to control weight because they are digested slowly, so you feel full longer with fewer calories.

Use warm water to wet your hands, then apply soap. Rub your hands together for at least 10 seconds. Rinse thoroughly to remove all soap.

Maintaining a healthy diet is one of the best weapons for fighting cardiovascular disease and other heart conditions.

At home or when dining out, here are suggestions on how to add the goodness of greens to your diet.

Salmonella bacteria are usually transmitted to humans by eating foods contaminated with animal feces. Beef, poultry, milk, and eggs are common sources.

Eating together as a family has many benefits not only for you, but also for your children. This lifestyle habit may actually help to fend off childhood obesity.

Keeping a food diary is critical for weight-loss success because it helps you understand and face up to your eating habits.