Food - Health Digest

Anne Taylor

Foods You Shouldn't Be Eating If You Have Braces

Getting braces comes with many life changes, and one of those is your diet. Keep your braces and your teeth healthy by avoiding the following foods.

Jay Wilson

What Really Happens When You Eat Salmon Every Day

Though eating salmon regularly can benefit your health, should you really eat it every day? Join us as we dive in and fish out the information you need to know.

AnnaMarie Houlis

What Happens To Your Body When You Eat Cheese Every Day

Here's a look at some of the biggest ways eating cheese every day affects your body - the good, the bad, and the ugly.

Salty snacks like pizza, pretzels, and chips in bowls

Michelle Washmuth

What You Should Eat When You've Had Too Much Sodium

Some people report side effects like bloating, dehydrating, fatigue, and headaches after a particularly high sodium meal.

Anne Taylor

Surprising Health Benefits Of Eating Edamame

Edamame is a young soybean that is often served roasted and salted and popular in Asian cuisine. Here are some health benefits of this food.

Michelle Washmuth

How Eating Eggs Really Affects Your Cholesterol

Eggs have been considered a no-go for people worried about their cholesterol levels. How do eggs really affect our cholesterol and how many should we eat daily?

Robin Rothstein

This Is What Happens When You Eat Dark Chocolate Every Day

If you're a chocoholic who needs to satisfy your sweet tooth each and every day, there's a way for you to use those dark chocolate cravings to your advantage.

Anne Taylor

Surprising Side Effects Of Eating Too Much Fruit

Fruit is an important part of a healthy diet. While it's difficult to overeat fruit, there are some side effects you should be aware of before you indulge.

Michelle Washmuth

These Are The Healthiest Kinds Of Cheese You Can Eat

Experts say there are healthy options out there that allow you to enjoy the cheesy goodness.

Robin Rothstein

What Really Happens When A Fly Lands In Your Food

The next time you're at a barbecue and a fly lands on your plate, you may want to think twice about continuing your meal and opt for a new serving instead.

Maria Faller

The Downsides Of Eating Pork

Pork is the most consumed meat across the globe. However, there are some concerning health effects related to eating pork that you should be aware of.

Maria Faller

Is It Healthy To Eat Salad For Breakfast?

There are some foods that are so versatile, they can be eaten anytime of the day. Salad is one of them.

Filet of salmon on plate with lemon slice

Robin Rothstein

Is It Safe To Eat Salmon Skin?

As an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, salmon has been described as a superfood. But in addition to the meat, is the skin of the salmon safe to eat?

A plate of heart-shaped waffles on a table

Anne Taylor

Why You Should Think Twice Before Eating Waffles For Breakfast

Waffles are often made with ingredients most dieticians suggest limiting in our diets. Here are some alternatives for creating a healthy and delicious waffle.

Emily Rhode

You're Eating Too Much Red Meat If This Happens To You

Whether you love a good steak or you've been vegan for years, you're probably familiar with recommendations about the amount of red meat you should be eating.

A. Sooter

Health Benefits Of Dandelions You Never Expected

While some people view dandelions as weeds, others have found uses for them in the medicine cabinet and the kitchen. Every part of the dandelion has a purpose.

Erin Marie

The Real Reason They Got Rid Of The Food Pyramid

The food pyramid has been done away with within the last decade and a new image has taken its place. Why is that?

Tiffany Nicole

Is It Safe To Eat Eggs With Blood Spots?

Has a bright blood spot in an egg ever caught you off guard? Let's cover why these so-called "meat spots" occur, and whether they're safe to consume.

Robin Rothstein

The Downsides Of Eating White Rice

If you love white rice, you're in good company. According to Statista, rice remains one of the most popular grains in the United States.

hungry young woman eating cake from the fridge at night

Agnes Erickson

The Best Time To Day To Eat Carbs

Whichever side you stand on, most of us can agree that all carbs shouldn't be seen as equal.

Karen Veazey

When You Eat Too Many Grapes, This Is What Happens To You

Grapes are one of nature's most wholesome snacks. But you can have too much of a good thing, and overconsuming grapes could cause unpleasant side effects.

Meredith Cooper

7 Foods To Eat And 7 To Avoid For Acid Reflux

Dietary changes can make a big difference for acid reflux. Here's a look at the foods you should be eating and the ones you should be avoiding.

Jay Wilson

What Really Happens To Your Body When You Eat A Banana Every Day

Keep your eyes peeled (sorry, couldn't resist!) and take a look at all things that can really happen to your body when you eat a banana every day.

Molly Hurford

Does Keeping A Food Diary Really Work?

If you've ever struggled to lose weight, keeping a food diary, whether it's on paper or in an app on your smartphone may be more helpful than you'd expect.

K. Cossey

Why The Baby Food Diet Is Even Riskier Than You Think

While baby food is meant to fill a little one's appetite, adults have turned to eating the purees as part of a weight-loss trend — but there are risks involved.

Jorie Mark

The Surprising Number Of Calories The Average American Eats Every Day

Why are we eating so much more than our parents and grandparents ate? Nutrition experts blame the explosion in portion size in the past few decades.

Zrinka Peters

Can You Eat Peanut Butter On The Keto Diet?

First of all, there are no foods that are strictly banned on the keto diet. But is peanut butter really okay to eat? Find out.