Food

Do you know what's in your food? Even you aren't already in the habit of checking nutrition labels, you should at least give these items a quick scan.

Eating cereal as an every day breakfast is not uncommon. But whether or not this is a healthy morning meal choice depends on what kind of cereal you're eating.

You probably haven't seen raw potatoes on the veggie and dip platter at parties. Because potatoes are often served cooked, does that mean we can't eat them raw?

Consider trying sunflower seeds as a healthy snack in place of your favorite salty potato chip. With all their health benefits, it will be worth the adjustment.

Rice is a common staple in many meals. It's versatile and simple to prepare. With so many types of rice, you might be wondering, which kind is the healthiest?

Nutella's ingredients are sugar, palm oil, hazelnuts, skim milk, cocoa, lecithin, and vanillin, listed in order of amount.

Can a regular menu of a burger, fries, and soda, or a similar fast food meal, really do the body harm? As it turns out, the answer is a resounding yes.

When you don't get enough protein, there are a ton of things (none of them good) that can happen to you.

With dozens of loaves lining store shelves, what are the healthiest bread choices? To find them, you'll need to do some research and read some labels first.

If you love to spread a copious helping of mayonnaise on a sandwich, you're not alone. Delicious? Yes. But what about the nutritional value of mayonnaise?

Salt is a mineral that enhances the taste of food, but there's so much more to salt -- from simple table salt to pink Himalayan salt -- than flavor enhancement.

Low-carb diets have given potatoes a bad rap. As it turns out, these starchy vegetables are loaded with nutrients and have several important health benefits.

Olive oil is often pushed as a healthy alternative to other types of oils. But too much of a good thing can sometimes be a bad thing, yes even olive oil.

When it comes to men's nutrition, you can't go wrong with choosing whole and unprocessed foods. Here's a look at some foods every man should add to his diet.

Oats are a popular and nutritious grain that can be enjoyed raw, cooked, or even as a topping, but are they gluten-free? Technically, yes —with exceptions.

How much hot sauce you can handle is a personal preference, but watch out for too much sodium, or negative side effects of thermogenesis.

Most people know that meat, fish, and dairy are not part of the standard vegan diet. Learn why some sugars also aren't vegan.

This in-demand fruit is packed with nutrition and contains 100 percent of the recommended daily value of vitamin C.

Cooked tomatoes have more of beneficial nutrients like lycopene and naringenin, but don't tend to have as much vitamin C as the raw ones.

People credit bone broth with all sorts of benefits. It's said to be good for your bones, skin, immune system, and gut health. But how much of that is true?

Researchers found that a diet rich in fruits and vegetables makes sweat smell better.

Baked beans are delicious, but they can make some people gassy after eating. Here's how baking soda can help.

Many people enjoy eating pineapple for its sweet flavor. But eating too much can cause adverse side effects that you wouldn't notice with other fruits.

While water doesn't have any magical fat-burning properties, yes, it can help you lose weight.

Chicken nuggets are a popular meal for kids and remain a popular meal for many adults, but they aren't always a healthy option.

It's important to eat a combination of both protein and carbs after you work out. Here's what carbs you should eat after hitting the gym.

Is ranch dressing your favorite condiment? If you're eating a lot of it, it may be negatively impacting your health.