Dietary Essentials - Health Digest

Eileen Conroy

These Four Spices Will Elevate Your Gut Health

Gut health is a very important part of our overall health. But did you know certain spices can actually boost your gut health? Here's what they are.

Isabel Cohen

The Food That Will Help You Fall Asleep After An Evening Coffee

If you find you need a cup of coffee to power through a productive evening, but struggle to fall asleep when you want to, try eating this food to help.

Andra Picincu

What Are The Health Benefits Of Cantaloupe?

Cantaloupe is just as healthy as it is delicious. This favorite summertime fruit boasts lots of vitamin A, folate, copper, potassium, and beta-carotene.

Vincent Madrone

Tomatoes Have An Important Health Benefit For Men

Tomatoes are full of vitamins and antioxidants that support good health. Plus, they pack a powerful ingredient that can be especially beneficial to men.

Vincent Madrone

The Real Reason You Should Stop Eating Raw Oysters

Although there is a long culinary tradition of eating oysters raw, consumers might want to think twice before devouring them without cooking first.

Brynna Standen

Are Organic Frozen Foods Actually Good For You?

You may wonder if all those organic food labels in the frozen food aisle are worth it. Here are some important considerations the next time you shop.

Anne Taylor

This Is What Happens When You Drink Artificially Flavored Coffee Every Day

Here's what you should know about frequent trips to the coffee shop.

Eileen Conroy

How "Reverse Juicing" Can Amp Up Your Antioxidants

While there are many ways to boost your antioxidant levels, a technique called reverse juicing may help you get the most bang for your buck.

Vincent Madrone

The One Ingredient That Shouldn't Be In The Salsa You're Eating

Many of us are addicted to our favorite store-bought salsas, but did you know there's one ingredient that shouldn't be in the salsa you're eating?

Half eaten salmon filet on white plate on top of a wooden table

Erin Marie

How Long Does Cooked Fish Last As A Leftover?

There is a variety of health benefits to be gained from regularly eating fish, as it's high in protein, selenium, and vitamin D, while low in saturated fat.

Anne Taylor

The Unhealthy Mistake You Might Be Making When Cooking Pancakes

Here's what you should know about making pancakes for breakfast.

Vincent Madrone

These Healthy Swaps Can Replace Your Favorite Candy

Candy is hard to pass up, but the sugar within can be bad for your health. Here are some sweet alternatives to try instead.

Kimberly Smith

You Should Stop Eating Lentils If This Happens To You

Lentils are a popular way to jazz up salads, soups, and even veggie burgers. But for some, this mighty little legume can cause unpleasant side effects.

Zrinka Peters

What It Really Means When The Roof Of Your Mouth Itches

Itchiness inside of the mouth is actually a common symptom that can have a number of different possible causes, but how does food play a role in it?

Kimberly Smith

This Is How Much Sugar Is Really In A Banana

Bananas are one of the most popular fruits consumed worldwide, likely because they're so sweet. But how much sugar is really in a banana?

Isabel Cohen

Why You Should Try Eating Your Salad After Dinner

Salad can be a delicious and healthy start to any meal. But surprisingly, there may be benefits to eating it after a meal instead, particularly dinner.

Anne Taylor

Can You Eat Too Much Bacon?

Can you indulge too much in this salty breakfast food?

Vincent Madrone

Brussels Sprouts Versus Cabbage: Which Is More Nutritious?

Cabbage and Brussels sprouts are two cruciferous vegetables so packed with fiber, phytochemicals, vitamins, and minerals they're considered "super veggies."

Zrinka Peters

These Healthy Swaps Can Replace Your Bacon

Bacon is a popular breakfast food, but health experts warn you may not want to put it on your plate. Here are some bacon alternatives to consider instead.

Woman drinking kombucha happy with eyes closed

Lauren Alexander

What Happens To Your Body When You Drink Kombucha Every Day

Love it or leave it, the fizzy fermented beverage known as kombucha certainly boasts a significant amount of health benefits that have people hooked.

A variety of olives in wooden bowls against a white background decorated with olives and olive leaves

A. Sooter

When You Eat Too Many Olives, This Is What Happens

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.

Erin Marie

The Vitamin You Need If You're Always Sore

Muscle soreness can be a symptom of conditions like Lyme disease or multiple sclerosis, or the flu, dehydration, strenuous exercise, or a lack of this vitamin.

Anne Taylor

The Real Reason You're Craving Tomatoes

Craving tomatoes is actually a common enough occurrence that it has its own name: tomatophagia. It is most common in pregnant women, but can occur in anyone.

Erin Marie

You Could Be Risking Your Health If You Store Your Meat Like This

When it comes to storing your meat leftovers, be mindful of these factors and actions to avoid risking your health with foodborne illness.

An array of salty snacks against a gray background

Ruth Clark

If You're Craving Salt, It Could Be A Sign Of This

We all need salt to survive, but what does it mean if you're craving salt when it's readily available and in many of our typical foods?

Tiffany Nicole

Lamb Versus Beef: Which Is Best?

Calling all meat-eaters and flexitarians. Join us in the great debate between eating sheep versus beef. Does one selection trump the other? Is one healthier?

Catherine Caruso

This Healthy Swap Can Replace Your Salty Snacks

If you're in the mood for a salty snack, you might be tempted to reach for fries or potato chips, which tend to be high in calories, sodium, and saturated fat.