One of the worst enemies of oils like olive, grape seed and avocado is ultraviolet light. When light from the sun's rays hits your clear oil bottles, it deteriorates the contents. When shopping for oils, look for opaque containers instead. Dark containers block the UV light and help keep your oils fresher, longer. And don't store them near your kitchen stove: The heat from cooking can also break down oils.

Ever wonder what's the difference between regular table salt and sea salt? Table salt is pure sodium chloride, which lacks nutrients and minerals. Sea salt, on the other hand, has essential minerals and has good-for-you nutrients like iodine, magnesium and potassium. Your body does need salt, so if you are cooking or want to season a meal, reach for a pinch of sea salt.

Using parchment paper for baking can be a huge time saver and healthy alternative to greasing cookie sheets with extra fat. When buying parchment paper, you'll have two options: white or brown. The white sheets have absolutely zero benefits over unbleached brown paper. The only difference? The white sheets have been bleached with chlorine. Unbleached brown paper is chlorine-free and costs about the same.