UNDATED (AP) - An independent nonprofit group is on a mission to make dining out healthier.

MIAMI (AP) - When Burger King set about to fix its ailing empire, the fast food giant started by scrutinizing everything on the menu - even the mayonnaise.

NEW YORK (AP) - Sometimes one breakfast isn't enough. So why not sneak in a second or a third?

ATLANTA (AP) - Trying to cut down on salt? Health officials have come up with a list of the top 10 sources of salt in the American diet - and bread is No. 1.

WASHINGTON (AP) - Health experts are concerned that people will still be saying "pass the salt" this Thanksgiving, even when many prepared foods already are loaded with it.

WASHINGTON (AP) - Thanksgiving is a time to enjoy and celebrate with families and friends, but experts say it's also a time to be especially careful of foodborne illnesses.

Every year, Americans spend about $64 billion on packaged snack foods. 42 percent of Americans eat three or more snack a day. Clearly, there’s a lot of snacking going on. But which snacks are the healthiest—and best tasting? As part of its annual Healthy Food Awards program, FITNESS magazine found dozens of sweet, salty and savory snack foods to satisfy any craving and still keep you slim.

SEATTLE (AP) - A new study finds that a healthy diet is expensive and could make it difficult for Americans to meet new U.S. nutritional guidelines.

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) - Here's a little quiz for the breakfast table:

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Agriculture Department says its new healthy eating symbol - called "My Plate" - will show Americans that nutrition doesn't have to be complicated.

Two in five of the millions of Americans who fire up their grills each year say they start grilling in the spring, setting the stage for the perfect outdoor soiree this year. It’s the ideal time to get your backyard ready for friends and family to host a successful get-together. 

With summer right around the corner, there’s no better time to hook up with one of the Food Network’s favorite sons, Bobby Deen.  He and his brother Jamie are known for their fun and delicious take on southern cooking.  And now, they are bringing their flavor and style to the grill.

Are you sick of the same old screwdriver?  Tired of tonic and tequila?  How do lemongrass, coconut, or green tea vodka sound? What would you say to a new cocktail that pairs chocolate cream with red wine or spirits?

Ever wish you could get your family to stick around the table for a few extra minutes?  Hoping they’ll clean they’re plate – without being bribed?  Food Network star Melissa d’Arabian, mother of four and host of Ten Dollar Dinners, has recipes to share that your family is sure to appreciate and love.