Food

Mindful eating is something that has been lost in the hurry of everyday life.

Onions are versatile and delicious — turns out that they're good for you, too.

America's appetite for Mexican food is insatiable, but many of these foods contain double if not triple the calories and fat you'd find in many other foods.

Not sure what to eat on the keto diet? For optimal weight loss and health benefits, you will want to stick to these foods when you're on the ketogenic plan.

Before we head into our kitchens to zap last night's leftovers, is it possible we are making our dinner less healthy by reheating it in this go-to method?

For decades, it has been suggested that leaner white meats are healthier than red meats, but new research has people swapping their chicken breasts for chickpeas.

Most people are fans of potatoes in some form. Whether mashed, baked, or cut into french fries, this starchy vegetable has long been a staple of diets worldwide. But what if you're following the keto diet? Are potatoes allowed, and if so, how often?

Vitamin D deficiency is incredibly common. Thankfully, though, you can increase your intake by eating these foods.

A portion of the population hankers for burnt food, including things like popcorn, meat, charred vegetables, burnt marshmallows, and more. This is what it really means when you crave burnt food and what that could mean for your health.

Conventional wisdom says eating before bed is bad for you. Although this isn't quite so cut and dry, there are foods you'll want to avoid eating before bed.

Sprouted potatoes are still good to eat, with certain prep and precaution.

Microwave popcorn is one of the most beloved American snacks, but you may want to change your mind about eating so much microwave popcorn. Microwave popcorn may contain harmful chemicals and flavorings, which puts your health at risk if you regularly enjoy the buttery, salty snack food.

Fiber is an essential part of our diet, but for the most part, Americans simply aren't getting enough every day. Whether you get it from beans, Brussels sprouts, fruit, or oats, this is how much fiber you really need to eat every day for a healthy digestive system.

From pumpkin pie to pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin is a key ingredient in a variety of seasonal drinks and desserts. But did you know that pumpkin is also linked to a surprising number of health benefits?

There's one huge reason fermented foods are good for you. The process that goes into making fermented foods promotes the growth of live microorganisms called probiotics, which are vital for good digestion and make give you nutritional benefits.

One part of Thanksgiving get-togethers that's just about as traditional as turkey and all the trimmings is a post-meal nap. But why do you feel so tired after eating turkey? Nutritionists claim that the l-tryptophan in turkey is not what is making you so tired. This food might be the culprit.

No matter what your choice of daily exercise is, working out can be exhausting, especially if you're not in the mood to do it. But that's exactly why you need to ensure you're energized before you start working up a sweat, and there's one particularly healthy fruit snack that can help you out.

It's fully understandable that a bowl of oats has some tough competition in the breakfast world. But perhaps it can enter a spot in your daydreams when you find out how incredibly healthy this notoriously unexciting breakfast option is.

If you're considering trying the Whole30 diet for a month, be prepared to give up ice cream, whole milk, cheese, and even yogurt. That's right — even nutrient-rich, protein-packed snacks like kefir and Greek yogurt are banned for the 30-day duration of the diet.

Did the people once living around the Mediterranean Sea include the versatile modern-day breakfast staple, eggs, as a part of their cuisine?

It's hard not to think about cherries without thinking about our favorite cherry-inspired desserts, such as cherry pie. But luckily for us, whether we eat cherries alone or smothered in all that extra goodness, there are surprising health benefits hidden within.

Maybe you consume lots of fruits, vegetables, and protein - or maybe not. Either way, you're to want to make sure you start including these foods in your diet.

Even when choosing brown breads, is there a difference between whole grains and whole wheat? How do you decide which one is better?

When trying to conceive a baby, you want to give your body every advantage it can have. And now there's research showing that one simple dietary change makes a big impact on male fertility, increasing sperm count as well as sperm health.

But while it may not be harmful in the short-term, researchers are finding some disturbing outcomes among those who have followed a low-carb program for long periods of time.

Have you ever felt the urge to grab a bag of potato chips or popcorn for no good reason? Have you picked the visibly-salted french fries with your fast food meal over alternatives? Salt cravings are not uncommon, so you may be wondering what they really mean.

Nutrition experts agree that eating fruits and vegetables daily can significantly improve a person's health. But is it a good idea to eat only salad every day?