Dietary Essentials

While there's a difference between enriched vs. refined grains, you may want to consider a third and healthier option to add to your diet.

If breaking the dairy habit is causing cravings for milk, you might be surprised that there are actually scientific reasons for them.

Ranch dressing is one of the most popular salad dressings available due to its creamy, rich flavor. Here's what happens when you eat it every day.

Honey and cinnamon are often paired together. Not only do their flavors complement each other, but each is said to have unique health benefits.

Is jello really made from horse hoofs, or something more normal?

People have been enjoying chocolate for millennia, but processing can affect the nutrients in the chocolate we eat, so is milk or dark chocolate healthier?

As the bread aisle appears to be getting more crowded, it might be helpful to know which types of bread would be the least healthy additions to your diet.

Ready to kick your soda addiction but can't imagine your afternoon without the energizing kick of fizzy bubbles? Consider these healthy alternatives.

Seeing the McDonald's McRib on the menu may be exciting. But before you order this seasonal delight, find out exactly what's in it first.

An apple a day may keep the doctor away, but too many apples may lead to more visits to the doctor than you anticipated.

Everybody loves regular old peanut butter, but the levels of fat can be a deterrent to some. Luckily, there are some alternatives out there, such as PB2.

There are plenty of reasons to grab some seafood the next time you're at the grocery store. However, there is one important thing to keep in mind when shopping.

Smoothies are a great way to add more nutrients and antioxidants to your daily diet. However, using the wrong ingredients could sabotage its health benefits.

Prunes and prune juice can get things moving when the digestive pipes are clogged. However, their health benefits go well beyond just that.

Vitamin E is mainly known for its antioxidant qualities, which means that it helps fight the damage caused by free radicals, but what can it do in oil form?

Join us as we peel back the facts and boil down the details on your sweet potato portions. Here's what happens to your body when you eat sweet potatoes daily.

Watermelon is a vitamin-rich fruit that offers many tasty health benefits, like antioxidants, but is it possible to eat too much of it?

If you love eating frozen dinners, you're in good company. However, among the many choices available on shelves are some that you should probably avoid.

While seafood is generally recommended for good health, there are some types of fish you'll want to avoid. Here's the best types to try, and the ones to avoid.

The combination of salty broth and carb-loaded noodles makes many types of soup undeniably appealing. But there may be more to your craving than taste alone.

Onions are certainly packed with nutrients. While you can get some benefits from cooked onions, eating them raw is still (mostly) the way to go.

The 12 conventionally-grown produce items that contain the highest levels of pesticide residue are known as the dirty dozen, as ranked annually by the EWG.

There are a number of good reasons to incorporate shellfish into your diet if you don't have any related allergies, but is it safe to consume every day?

If you've ever drunk juice from a box, it was likely a juice from concentrate. But just how bad is this type of juice for your health?

"Sugar-free" is not as consequence-free as some may believe. Diet Coke and similar sodas can wreak havoc on your body if consumed on a regular basis.

Usually made with mixed nuts and dried fruit, trail mix can be a healthy treat. However, it can also be quite unhealthy when certain ingredients are added.

Can Bai drinks deliver a healthy alternative to traditional sodas? Their ingredients may provide a good clue for any health enthusiast.