28 Food Infographics – Valuable Kitchen Tips, Hacks and Cheats to Make Life Easier

I’ve always been a visual learner, so when it comes to new and helpful information, I absolutely love using infographics as a source. If something looks interesting and colorful, it’ll certainly catch my attention and I’ll be more inclined to remember what I read. Since I’m a real food lover, I decided to compile some of the most useful infographics that have to do with food; whether it comes to curbing cravings, converting measurements or learning how to pick out the right veggies or cut of beef, I’ now armed with graphic knowledge.

Cooking and Baking Substitutions

It’s happened to all of us: you come back from the grocery store and get prepping, only to realize that somehow, you managed to forget about a key ingredient. If you’re not on the best of terms with your neighbors, or if they aren’t home, what do you do? Thankfully, instead of having to go all the way back to the store for just one item, you can use some clever substitutions.

Infographic Source and Credit – eReplacementParts

Healthy Baking Substitutions

If you want to make substitutions in favor of health over convenience, then here’s how to do it. Thanks to this infographic, we can still get our sweet treat fixes and reduce the bad stuff, like flour, starch, sugar, fat, eggs, fillings and toppings.

Infographic Source and Credit – Greatist

The Guide to Food Cravings

Food cravings aren’t always that random; if you notice that you crave the same things for an extended period of time, then your body might be trying to tell you something. This handy infographic breaks down the unhealthy cravings by showing you what your body actually needs, and how it can be satisfied with a healthier option.

Infographic Source and Credit – ElephantJournal(StepIntoMyGreenWorld)

Pasta Encyclopedia

Can you name 188 different types of pasta? I sure can’t, and I have eaten a lot of pasta in my life! This great chart breaks down all pasta types into categories to educate you on determining the best way to cook it and what type of dish it works well in. After making the perfect choice, put this kitchen hack to good use to avoid your pasta water boiling over.

Infographic Source and Credit – ChasingDelicious

Food Safety

When it comes to storing, refrigerating, thawing, cooking and reheating food, people aren’t always as careful as they should be. Doing any of these things incorrectly can lead to foodborne illnesses, some of which can be really serious. Thanks to this infographic, though, you can take the necessary measures to reduce your risk.

Infographic Source and Credit – Greatist

Getting Spicy

I use quite a lot of spices in my cooking because they really greatly enhance the flavor of a dish. I have noticed, however, that many people seem to be hesitant when it comes spices, using only a staple of two or three regularly. These three infographics can help you spice things up a bit by showing you how to use certain spices, where to use popular blends, and which combinations to use in different cuisines.

Infographic Source and Credit – Cooksmarts

Understanding Food Labels

When it comes to food labels, sometimes it really just seems like gibberish to me. This infographic really helps to break it down for you so that you know what to look for next time. It also has some very interesting information about GMOs and MSG, and how they impact not only us, but the environment too.

Infographic Source and Credit – ReuseThisBag

Breakfast? Have this, not That

If you’re looking to have a healthy and nutritious breakfast in the mornings, then take the advice of the infographic and have a bowl of oats rather than granola, for example. A good breakfast sets the tone for the rest of the day, so it’s important that you get enough protein, vitamins and minerals in the morning, while skipping on the sugars, fats and sodium.

Infographic Source and Credit – Scripps

The Paleo Guide

Thinking of going on the paleo diet? If you’re looking for more information then you’ll find all you need to know beautifully wrapped up in this one visual aide; it explains the basics, what to eat, what to cut out and why eating as if you were a caveman can help you lose weight and improve your health.

Infographic Source and Credit – Greatist

The Great Kitchen Cheat Sheet

This is one of those all-inclusive guides that needs to be printed out and stuck to the fridge. Not only does it give you all the important metric conversions, but it also breaks down the different cuts of meat, tells you how long to cook veggies, and how to safely store food in the fridge and freezer. Seriously, it’s all you need to know!

Infographic Source and Credit – Everest

Build Your Smoothie

According to this infographic, the perfect smoothie consists of six key components: a base, fruit, something green, something to thicken it, a boost, and something sweet. Mapping these out with healthy options for each one takes all the guesswork out – you know it’s going to end up tasting great and that it’s going to be good for you.

Infographic Source and Credit – Lexi’sCleanKitchen

All about the Carbs

If you say the word “carb” out loud in a public area, I guarantee you’ll see a few people shudder in absolute horror. People are scared of carbohydrates, but as long as you can tell the good carbs from the bad, then they don’t have to be quite so terrifying. Use the guide to make sure that go for the healthier types.

Infographic Source and Credit – OnlineNutritionDegrees

How to Flavor with Herbs

Oh how I love fresh herbs! This guide is exactly what I need to teach me which herbs to use with other produce and meats so that I can experiment and really put the herbs to good use. It’s also really handy in explaining how each herb should be stored and how long it’ll last.

Infographic Source and Credit – Cooksmarts

Souped Up

A good homemade soup is one of the easiest dishes to make when you know the basic premise of ingredients and how to cook them. When you’re armed with this knowledge, making any of these 10 comforting, tasty and flavorful pots of soup will be a cinch.

Infographic Source and Credit – Shape

Meat Nutrition

When you’re trying to be healthy, what’s the best type and cut of meat to choose? This ultimate guide will answer that question for you by giving you the nutritional information for a 3.5oz. (100g) serving of all the common cuts of meat.

Infographic Source and Credit – Greatist

Kitchen Knives

Every great chef will tell you that their well looked after set of knives is the basic start for great cooking. We mere mortals may not all have the impeccable knife skills of professional chefs, but we can make things easier in the kitchen by ensuring that we use the right knives when chopping, boning and slicing,

Infographic Source and Credit – Visually(BladeHQ)

Vegan Baking Substitutions

Choosing the vegan lifestyle can be quite tough sometimes since you have to make a lot of replacements when it comes to eggs and dairy products. Replacing eggs, especially, can get really confusing because the substitute depends on the role of the eggs in the recipe – are they for leavening (rising) or for binding? Luckily, now you’ll know!

Infographic Source and Credit – Peta

Baking Emergencies

When it comes to cooking, you can take the liberty of adding a pinch or a dash of something here and there. Baking, however, is not the same; it’s a lot more precise. So whether you’re having cookie issues, cake problems or bread disasters, this infographic will help you through the emergency.

Infographic Source and Credit – America’sTestKitchen(Cook’sIllustrated)

Mix and Match Salad

If you’re getting bored of your regular old salad, then perhaps this helpful little chart will come in handy. The salad basics are broken down into six produce categories, including salad dressing; then it’s up to you to mix and match depending on just how bold your taste buds are.

Infographic Source and Credit – Prevention

Balancing Flavor Profiles

When it comes to flavor in food, it’s all about a delicate balance of flavors. So what do you do if your dish is too sweet or bitter? With the help of this guide, you’ll know exactly what ingredients to use to achieve that flavor balance if it accidentally tips too far in one direction.

Infographic Source and Credit – Cooksmarts

Where to find Essential Vitamins

There are certain vitamins that are essential to our body’s functioning and development; since I’m no fan of supplements, I like to try get those vitamins from the food I eat. With the help of this infographic, you can determine what those vitamins are, how they benefit you, and what you can eat to increase your intake.

Infographic Source and Credit – HellaWella(SelfMender)

Homemade Hummus 13 Ways

I’m a hummus addict. Can’t get enough of the stuff! This guide breaks down 13 delicious hummus recipes with just five ingredients each. It’s the perfect hummus hand guide for those who want to get a little more adventurous, from pesto hummus to beet hummus!

Infographic Source and Credit – Shape

Meat-Free Protein

Whether you’re a vegetarian or simply cutting meat from your diet for a while, you need an alternative effective and tasty source of protein. This infographic introduces 12 fantastic vegetarian sources of protein with tips on how to enjoy them and exactly how much protein you’re getting. No meat? No problem!

Infographic Source and Credit – Greatist

Microwave Hacks

The microwave is a fantastic invention that people don’t often use to its full functionality. The humble microwave can do so much more than simply warm up yesterday’s leftovers. These tips show just how helpful and versatile this appliance can be. You can even make individual portions of mug cakes in the microwave!

Infographic Source and Credit – PartSelect

Nutritious Nuts

Nuts are great to snack on since they contain good nutrients and healthy fats, but overdoing it can do you more harm than good. As we know, moderation is always key. This infographic shows you roughly how many nuts make up the recommended portion (+/-200 calories) for a healthy snack.

Infographic Source and Credit – DailyBurn

Tea Steeping

All the world’s tea is divided up into varieties; the most popular in the western world is black tea (e.g. Ceylon tea). Brewing tea for too long can make it taste bitter and unpleasant, whereas not brewing it for long enough results in weak, tasteless tea. This infographic will guide you to the perfect brew times and health benefits of all the tea types to ensure a perfect cup.

Infographic Source and Credit – Greatist

Pick Perfect Vegetables

When it comes to veggies, you want them as fresh as possible, so you have to know what favorable signs to look for, which unfavorable signs to avoid, and when the vegetable’s peak season is. Thanks to information provided by the United States Department of Agriculture, you can now be a veggie picking expert.

Infographic Source and Credit – Lifehacker

Snacks for Pooches

We all like to spoil our dogs and give them some of our dinner leftovers, but are you sure it’s ok to feed your pup mushrooms? And what about tomatoes, shrimp or grapes? Dogs digest their food differently to humans, so while it’s perfectly safe for them to enjoy fish, for example, chocolate is a big no-no. Keep this close by!

Infographic Source and Credit – HerePup