A steady diet of oatmeal in any of its various guises has been shown to help with lowering cholesterol and providing easily digestible complex carbohydrates.

The mango's tart/sweet flavor goes well with ripe berries and a quick spin in the blender.

This spicy and tart dip combines nutritious soybean with fat-free yogurt and flavors of the Southwest.

Joined with sweet potatoes, parsnips become a fragrant side dish that is hard to turn down, while supplying some important health benefits.

The combination of sweet apricots and dates, deeply savory garlic, and onions and crunchy and silky textures of breads and nuts will keep even the most distractible guest interested.

This dish is a fine side dish for chicken or fish, or as a meat-free main course.

The antioxidant benefits of cabbage, vitamin-rich mushrooms, and the fiber and protein of farro all in one dish.

This pie is sure to please—a special treat for summer picnics or holiday dinners. Try it topped with Vanilla-Coconut Ice Cream for a tasty addition to this classic dessert.