Dietary Essentials - Health Digest

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Robin Rothstein

Is Propel Water Good For You?

Replenishing and rehydrating your body after exercise. One popular method is to consume a sports drink like Propel water. But is Propel water good for you?

Candace McMillon-Dantley

Is It Safe To Drink Alcohol While Taking Diabetes Medication?

People with diabetes on medication to control glucose levels and treat high blood pressure or high cholesterol could put themselves at risk by drinking alcohol.

Anne Taylor

How Much Sugar Is In Whole Wheat Bread?

Whole wheat bread is a healthier option than white bread, but it still contains some sugar.

Vincent Madrone

What Defines A Food Swamp?

Food swamps are areas where there are more fast food and unhealthy eating options than healthy ones. Unfortunately, this impacts the health of many people.

Candace McMillon-Dantley

The Vitamins You Need If You Have Dry Eyes

You may think that your dry eyes come from looking at your phone for too long, but they could be the result of not getting enough of the right vitamins.

Kharissa Forte

How Many Carbs Can You Eat On The Keto Diet?

With keto being the top food-related search term in 2020, it is time to discuss what this diet is, its effects, and how many carbs you are asked to eat.

Kharissa Forte

Are ZOA Energy Drinks Good For You?

The media may have you buzzing about Dwayne Johnson's energy drink called ZOA. While the drink claims many health benefits, are they actually healthy?

Niko Vercelletto

Turkey Bacon Versus Regular Bacon: Which Is Better For Your Cholesterol?

Since bacon is so delicious, people are naturally seeking healthier alternatives, and one of these is turkey bacon. Is turkey bacon as healthy as it seems?

Niko Vercelletto

Is It Possible To Be Allergic To Sugar?

Food allergies are common. With sugar found in so many foods, including fruit, milk, ketchup, even cold medicine, being allergic to sugar could be challenging.

Anne Taylor

Is Raw Fish Good For You?

Should you avoid raw fish or is it okay to eat?

Anne Taylor

Fish Oil Versus Eating Fish: Which Is Better For Heart Health?

Here's which option is better for your heart health.

Kharissa Forte

This Is Why Women Should Start Eating More Beets

Beets are bright, purplish-red root vegetables that are just as vital to good health as they are vibrant. Here's why women should start eating more beets.