Food - Health Digest

Maria Faller

Is White Meat Really Better For You Than Red Meat?

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.

A variety of purple, white, and red potatoes

Karen Veazey

Can You Eat Potatoes On The Keto Diet?

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?

Christine Byrne

If You're Low On Vitamin D, Start Eating These Foods

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

Burned chicken wings and legs on blue and white plate

Karen Veazey

What It Really Means When You Crave Burnt Food

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.

Lauren Cahn

Foods You Should Never Eat Before Bed

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.

Karen Veazey

Why You Should Think Twice Before Eating Sprouted Potatoes

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

Zrinka Peters

This Could Change Your Mind About Eating Microwave Popcorn

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.

Phoebe McRae

This Is How Much Fiber You Really Need To Eat Every Day

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.

Catherine Caruso

Why You Should Start Eating More Pumpkin

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?

Zrinka Peters

The Real Reason Fermented Foods Are Good For You

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.

Maria Scinto

The Real Reason You Feel So Tired After Eating Turkey

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.

Phoebe McRae

The Fruit You Should Try Eating Before You Exercise

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.

Agnes Erickson

Why Eating Oatmeal For Breakfast Is Healthier Than You Think

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.

Molly Hurford

Can You Eat Dairy On The Whole30 Diet?

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.

Agnes Erickson

Can You Eat Eggs On The Mediterranean Diet?

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

Agnes Erickson

Surprising Health Benefits Of Eating Cherries

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.

Lauren Barth

Foods Every Woman Needs To Have In Her Diet

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.

Zrinka Peters

Whole Grain Vs Whole Wheat: Which One Is Better For You?

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

man and woman preparing food in the kitchen

Karen Veazey

This One Food Could Boost Fertility In Men

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.

Zrinka Peters

Why Eating Low-Carb Isn't As Healthy As You Think

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.

Katherine Alexis Athanasiou

The Real Reason You're Craving Salty Foods All The 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.

Christine Byrne

When You Only Eat Salad Every Day, Here's What Happens To Your Body

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?

Varieties of oranges with green leaves on white wood table

Karen Veazey

Why Science Says You Should Start Eating More Oranges

When you think of an orange, the first health benefit that probably comes to mind is its high vitamin C content. And while it's true that one medium orange provides about 93 percent of the daily recommended allowance of this important vitamin, that's not their only advantage.

Brian Good

What Your Food Cravings Are Trying To Tell You

Food cravings are so common that the average American spends more than 240 hours a year thinking about them. Here's a look at what they're trying to tell you.

Phoebe McRae

The Harmful Chemical That Might Be In Your Canned Food

Fans of canned fish, beans, and legumes may be surprised to learn that 10 percent of all canned food contains a harmful chemical. The chemical is called bisphenol A, also known as BPA.

Lindsay D. Mattison

Desserts That Are Actually Healthier Than You Think

Here's a look at some desserts that are way healthier than you think.

Cat Lafuente

The Best And Worst Foods To Eat Before Going On A Run

Are you curious to know which pre-run foods you should — and shouldn't -- be eating? Whether you're new to running or are simply looking for ways to fuel your body further, Health Digest has you covered. Here are the best and worst foods to chow down on before going on a run.