Food

Ginger is used for everything from spicing up your tea to adding zing to sweets like good old-fashioned gingerbread, but how does it affect your blood sugar?

Free bowls of peanuts, pretzels, and popcorn have become common fixtures in restaurants, but you may want to avoid free bar snacks. Here's why.

If you love pouring a generous helping of your favorite bottled table ketchup at a restaurant, you're not alone. But here's what you should avoid it.

Have you ever wondered what are the most nutrient-dense foods readily available? Well, we've done the homework for you. Read on for our comprehensive list.

Olives can be a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, but when most people eat olives, they're also eating everything they were processed and packaged with.

Though it is temporary (thank the dieting gods), the keto diet has been known to cause some pretty stinky breath.

A tooth extraction can happen for a number of reasons, such as overcrowding, wisdom teeth, or disease. Here is what you can eat after the procedure.

Hangovers can be an unpleasant experience, to say the least. Fortunately, there are foods you can eat to help you feel better. Here's what made the list.

Tilapia is a popular fish worldwide eaten for its nutrients and health benefits, but its downsides may make you think twice before eating it.

You don't need to have diabetes to suffer from an imbalance of blood sugar. Here are signs that your blood sugar level may be too high.

We all want to avoid high blood pressure. Can too much salt contribute to this health condition? Here's what you should know.

If it's okay to scarf down blue cheese, do you need to toss moldy berries? While it's normal for certain foods to have mold on them, fruits are different.

Eating more vegetables is a great kickstart to a healthy diet. But did you know that various cooking and preparation methods can impact their nutrient values?

Eating expired peanut butter might not hurt you ... except your palate, perhaps.

Sardines offer many benefits that can improve the health of women.

Pears are often overlooked when compared to more common fruits, but they offer a variety of health benefits that shouldn't be ignored.

Filled with protein and healthy fats, peanut butter is a great addition to a healthy diet. But you may not know about one of its other benefits.

Some people like raw meat and some people hate it. But with so many warnings about undercooked meat, is this cooking method really safe?

Leftovers are great to avoid having to cook another meal, but is food -- especially meat -- safe to eat if left on the counter overnight?

Cashews are the creamy and mildly sweet snack that many of us enjoy. But are they actually healthy?

Ranch dressing is one of the most popular salad dressings available due to its creamy, rich flavor. Here's what happens when you eat it every day.

An apple a day may keep the doctor away, but too many apples may lead to more visits to the doctor than you anticipated.

Join us as we peel back the facts and boil down the details on your sweet potato portions. Here's what happens to your body when you eat sweet potatoes daily.

Watermelon is a vitamin-rich fruit that offers many tasty health benefits, like antioxidants, but is it possible to eat too much of it?

While seafood is generally recommended for good health, there are some types of fish you'll want to avoid. Here's the best types to try, and the ones to avoid.

There are a number of good reasons to incorporate shellfish into your diet if you don't have any related allergies, but is it safe to consume every day?

Usually made with mixed nuts and dried fruit, trail mix can be a healthy treat. However, it can also be quite unhealthy when certain ingredients are added.