Food

Some people choose to follow the carnivore diet, eschewing all plant-based foods in favor of meat and dairy. But doing so may impact your Alzheimer's risk.

When you eat food that's past its expiration date, your body may suffer unpleasant consequences. But what happens if you eat cottage cheese that has gone bad?

Are you trying to bulk up or simply maintain your current lean muscle mass? On your next shopping trip, pick up a loaf of sourdough bread. Here's why.

Aside from being tasty, sourdough bread is the bread of choice for many due to its purported health benefits. But what would happen if you eat it every day?

Eating kiwi has many nutritional benefits, but what does it do for your cholesterol levels, specifically? An expert spoke to Health Digest to explain the topic.

The nutritional benefits of eggs make them a prime candidate for inclusion in a balanced diet. But does eating eggs every day affect the prostate gland?

Bananas are sweet to eat and packed with nutrition, but did you know they can also have an unexpected effect on your LDL cholesterol levels?

Should you have cottage cheese for breakfast? The best way to know is to consider the advantages - and limitations - that cottage cheese brings to the table.

There are many kinds of beans you can add to your diet, each with their own nutritional perks. Consider this one if you have hypertension or trouble sleeping.

When it comes to ingredients, smoothies offer a ton of versatility. But one health expert told Health Digest about five ingredients you should absolutely avoid.

Belly fat is notoriously stubborn and the bane of every dieter wanting a slimmer figure. But is choosing the right kind of bread to eat really the answer?

King Charles has some interesting meal-related habits, including eliminating one from his daily schedule. We talked to an expert to learn if that's healthy.

Peanut butter has plenty of health benefits, but if you're trying to eat a whole cup of peanut butter in one sitting, you'll want to wait and read this first.

You'll want to avoid certain foods if your cholesterol levels are high. Fortunately, there are alternatives and healthy options for some of your favorites.

For most people, a glass of milk is the top-of-mind option when it comes to fulfilling their basic calcium needs. But there's a vegetable that can beat it.

As far as breakfast options go, Raisin Bran's no slouch, nutrition-wise. But if you have high blood pressure, you may want to think twice about eating it.

If you have benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also known as an enlarged prostate gland, you'll want to read this article about the effects of too much salt.

Swinging by the store to pick up a crisp rotisserie chicken makes dinner a no-brainer. However, there's one food safety mistake you'll want to avoid.

Some foods that we've come to recognize as healthy actually hide sugary secrets. Health Digest spoke to an expert to uncover the sweet-toothed truth.

Food intolerances can prevent us from enjoying certain ingredients or beverages. One lesser-known food intolerance makes eating aged cheeses a bad idea.

While amusing for many, trending social media "challenges" tend to come with risks. Speaking to Health Digest, an expert discusses a potentially dangerous one.

Some folks may opt to avoid snacking entirely if they have high cholesterol levels. Speaking exclusively with Health Digest, an expert offers helpful advice.

If you're among the people who encounter uncomfortable bloating and gas after eating peanut butter, familiarize yourself with the possible causes here.

Is there really an ideal time of day to eat carbohydrates? As it turns out, this is particularly the case when you've already reached or passed the age of 50.

With all the options that you can buy at your grocery, is canola oil really a healthy choice? An expert shares their thoughts exclusively with Health Digest.

Peanut butter is typically thought of as one of the healthier breakfast spread options. But does powdered peanut butter offer the same nutritional benefits?

Water can start to bore your taste buds as you work to stay hydrated during the summer. Mix things up with some of the healthiest popsicles around.