Dietary Essentials - Health Digest

Anne Taylor

Eating This Before A Workout Could Give You Gas

Avoid this food before you hit the gym.

Eileen Conroy

Do Probiotics Expire?

Before you start stocking up on probiotic supplements, you may want to consider how long your bottle of probiotics will be good for and if they expire.

Jay Wilson

7 Things You Should Drink Before Bed And 7 To Avoid

Just like what we eat, our beverage choices can sometimes make or break a good night's sleep. Some surprising culprits for bad rest are hiding in plain sight.

Bottle of apple cider vinegar surrounded by apple slices

Erin Marie

You Should Stop Using Apple Cider Vinegar If This Happens To You

Apple cider vinegar is anecdotally a popular home remedy for many ailments. But are there times you should avoid using it?

Ally Arcuri

14 Foods You Should Start Eating If You Want To Build Muscle

If you've been pumping weights but not seeing the results you hope for, it could be a matter of diet. Read on to learn what foods will help you build muscle.

Anne Taylor

The Ingredient In Your Food That Could Be Making You Bloated

If you feel bloated after eating, this food might be to blame.

Eileen Conroy

How Does Whey Protein Affect Your Skin?

Whey protein is a popular ingredient in many commercial protein powders. But can it affect your skin? If so, does it affect it in a good or bad way?

Ciara Turner-Ewert

When You Eat Fruit Before Bed, This Is What Happens

Fruit can be a nutritious way to indulge your late-night cravings. Here are some of the benefits of choosing fruit before bedtime.

Lauren McCabe

What Happens To Your Body When You Consume Hibiscus Tea Every Day

Even if you're a fan of this tart pink beverage, you may not know about the health benefits that drinking hibiscus tea can bring. Read on to learn more.

Kharissa Forte

The Three Vegetables That Can Help Cure Your Hangover

Hangovers are unpleasant for anyone to experience. But fortunately, you may be able to speed up your recovery with these three veggies.

Vincent Madrone

How Much Sugar Is In Kombucha?

While health claims about Kombucha abound, and some are actually backed up by science, you may wonder if there is actually too much sugar for it to be worth it.

Erin Marie

You Should Stop Drinking Apple Cider Vinegar If This Happens To You

Apple cider vinegar may be used as a natural deodorant, hair rinse, and ingredient in your salad dressing. But pay attention if you're drinking it regularly.

Ciara Turner-Ewert

Is Cold-Pressed Juice Actually Good For You?

Cold-pressed juice seems to be everywhere we look, especially in the world of social media. But is this health food trend actually good for us or just hype?

Kharissa Forte

These Healthy Swaps Can Replace Your Butter

From swapping French fries for vegetables to trading alcohol for healthier beverages, more people are looking to new options, and butter is no exception.

woman smiling big with a flower over one eye

Brynna Standen

How To Protect Your Teeth When Eating Acidic Foods

Tooth enamel can erode and, unlike skin or hair that regenerates, once enamel is gone, it's gone for good. Here is how to protect your enamel.

Candace McMillon-Dantley

Does Vitamin E Thin Your Blood?

Not having enough of a certain vitamin can lead to a deficiency, but having too much of a vitamin such as vitamin E can be just as detrimental to your health.

Zrinka Peters

Ultra-Pasteurized Versus Pasteurized Milk: Which Has A Better Nutritional Value?

Pasteurization of milk has been done for decades in the U.S., but which has a better nutritional value: ultra-pasteurized or pasteurized milk?

Eileen Conroy

Are Pre-Packaged Salad Mixes Good For You?

From the outside, bagged salads seem just as healthy as a regular salad minus the prep work. But are pre-packaged salad mixes good for you?

Kimberly Smith

Are Spinach Wraps Actually Good For You?

The benefits of spinach might give you the idea that a spinach wrap is a healthier choice when it comes to tortillas, but the truth is a different story.

Isabel Cohen

The Different Types Of Vegetarian Diets

When many people think of vegetarianism, they think of simply abstaining from eating meat. Here are the different types of vegetarian diets.

Zrinka Peters

How Long Does Chicken Last As A Leftover?

Your senses can actually give you a pretty good idea of whether it's time to toss your leftover chicken or not. Here is how long it will last in your fridge.

Robin Rothstein

When You Eat Too Much Trans Fat, This Is What Happens To You

Trans fats give good fats a bad rap. There is absolutely nothing good about trans fats. When you eat too much trans fat, this is what happens to you.

Erin Marie

Is It Safe To Put Garlic In Your Ear?

Garlic has antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory health benefits, but how safe is it to put a whole clove in your ear to treat infection?

Woman with worried look eating ice cream

Erin Marie

Does Ice Cream Expire?

When you store ice cream in the freezer, how long can it keep before it needs to be tossed? After all, ice cream is frozen by nature. So does it ever expire?

Kharissa Forte

Can Bananas Put You In A Better Mood?

Bananas are a great source of fiber and are loaded with antioxidants and amino acids that can help digestion, lower your risk of heart disease, and more.

Robin Rothstein

These Healthy Swaps Can Replace Your Peanut Butter

If you can't consume peanut butter due to food allergies, try these healthy nut and nut-free swaps to satisfy your nutty cravings.

Zrinka Peters

Are Potato Skins Good For You?

Potatoes are king of the vegetable world. We enjoy them as hash browns, french fries, or mashed, usually without skins. But are the skins good for your health?