Dietary Essentials

Many, many studies have investigated the apparent connection between green tea and heart health. Here's what researchers have found.

Eating small, healthy portions throughout the day has been touted as beneficial to losing weight, but you might gain weight when following that diet regimen.

You have probably heard that whole grains are better for your health than refined grains, but you may be wondering, how exactly are they different?

The reasons many of us develop a headache are so broad, it could be hard to find a place to put the blame. Could a spicy dinner be the culprit?

While drinking coffee comes with many important health benefits, there are some rumors abound that drinking French press coffee may cause harm to your health.

If you're smart about bedtime snacking you can maintain good health, but eating fatty cuts of meat or spicy, or sugary foods late at night can disrupt sleep.

Rice is a staple in many cultures, but you'll want to avoid this kind to protect your liver.

Having leftovers is a great way to save time and money, but it is important to make sure your leftovers are still safe to eat.

If you have a sweet tooth, chocolate can really hit the spot — but can it actually cause you to break out? It turns out the answer isn't very clear-cut.

Plastic toys are welcome surprises inside cereal boxes, but a strand of hair in our food -- not so much. But does that necessarily mean it is bad for you?

We could all use more fruit in our diets. Is it really better to eat it at certain times of the day?

Asparagus is a healthy vegetable, but what happens when you eat too much of it?

It may be surprising, but your diet choices can either help or hurt you during that time of the month. Read on to learn what foods to try and which to avoid.

Lots of people love cream cheese, but is it actually healthy?

Rice is a dinner table staple for many people. However, you may be making this crucial mistake when cooking it.

Carrots have tons of health-promoting nutrients. But what if we feel less than optimal after eating them? Here's how they can impact our gut and digestion.

Gout is a painful, inflammatory condition caused by a buildup of uric acid in the body. But can certain foods, like bananas, help reduce the risk of attacks?

Often, it is important to wash off germs, but before you get too scrub-happy, there are a few foods that should avoid the kitchen sink during the prep phase.

You don't need to have diabetes to suffer from an imbalance of blood sugar. Here are signs that your blood sugar level may be too high.

Essential oils can be an effective way to alleviate certain health ailments when used as aromatherapy or topically. But what would happen if we ingested them?

We all want to avoid high blood pressure. Can too much salt contribute to this health condition? Here's what you should know.

Milk alternatives such as almond milk, coconut milk, soy milk, and rice milk are fortified with nutrients such as calcium, but they lack iodine.

There are many health claims about apple cider vinegar. While ACV does offer some benefits, many are overhyped.

Pre-workout is a sports supplement that claims to increase energy levels and athletic performance. But what's really in it?

From fiber to vitamin C, it's no secret that apples are chock-full of health benefits. Is an energy boost one of them? Could apples be an alternative to coffee?

Protein bars can have a long list of ingredients in them, making it hard to know what you're actually eating. We've decoded some of the top ingredients for you.

If it's okay to scarf down blue cheese, do you need to toss moldy berries? While it's normal for certain foods to have mold on them, fruits are different.