Dietary Essentials

Certain foods can help tremendously with regulating your bowel movements, as well as your gut health. One unexpected example: a particular green vegetable.

Among the least popular vegetables in the United States, there's one commonly disliked veggie that's actually helpful against cancer and high blood pressure.

Did you know that there's a chocolate beverage that can lower your blood pressure and boost your brain health? An expert provided us with the details.

The next time you visit your local grocery, make sure you pick up this underrated vegetable that's closely related to broccoli. It can help your blood pressure.

U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has issued an advisory regarding alcohol and it's link to seven types of cancer. Here's what we know about the risk.

There are certain kinds of food that we consider "bad" for breakfast. But one particularly controversial option may help you fight diseases during the winter.

Given that the FDA has banned Red Dye 3 due its link to cancer in rats, this leaves a lingering question: What about Red Dye 40? Is Red Dye 3 really worse?

In need of a post-workout recovery drink, but all out of protein shake? You might be interested in grabbing an unexpected option: a glass of chocolate milk.

Certain fruits can help with bowel movements, making you poop easier. Others can aid your heart health. But there's an underrated fruit that can do both.

Regardless of why you do it, skipping breakfast could be affecting your blood pressure. Here's what to know about starting your day in a heart-healthy way.

As the saying goes, an apple a day keeps the doctor away. But could biting into this crunchy fruit daily be the unexpected key to lowering high cholesterol?

U.S. President Donald Trump follows a daily diet that not a lot of medical experts would call healthy. This is due in part to his documented love of fast food.

One self-proclaimed soda addict claims to drink 100 cans of soda per day, but is this safe? We'll explain the potential risks of drinking so much soda.

Drinking cranberry juice every day can provide a host of health benefits. This red beverage may also have an unexpected effect on your heart health.

Looking to lower cholesterol, reduce your risk of blood clots, and prevent cancer? Then add this underrated fruit to your antioxidant arsenal.

Experts say that getting at least 30 grams of protein at breakfast can benefit you for the rest of the day. Certain foods can help you reach that morning goal.

When you go with friends or family to eat at a restaurant, you expect a satisfying experience. What might surprise you is that certain dishes can make you sick.

Health experts warn against drinking alcohol for evidence-based reasons. As it turns out, even just one drink between meals can affect your blood pressure.

What is the dirty carnivore diet, and what effects does it have on the body? As it turns out, it's actually comparable to a different popular dieting style.

Conventional wisdom tells us that eggs and flatulence go hand in hand. But science has an unexpected answer regarding the link between eggs and farts.

Parmesan, even the store-bought variety, has a reputation for being the healthiest cheese around. But are there additives hiding in your Parmesan cheese shaker?

Do you know what goes into your rotiserrie chicken? Before you go to the store to buy one for dinner, you should know about some of its sneaky ingredients.

People who are monitoring their heart health should avoid certain kinds of food. These foods, some of which may be surprising, may cause high cholesterol.

Dietary modifications can help you solve poop problems or lower high cholesterol levels. But there's an underrated fruit that can help you accomplish both.

When you think of protein, chicken breast and peanut butter are among the top-of-mind options. But there's a less popular snack that's a strong contender.

Walmart offers popular products at lower prices via its Great Value label. But there's an important reason why some people should avoid the chain's canned tuna.

Cooking eggs isn't the most difficult culinary task. However, even for such a simple job, certain things, like the healthiest oil to use, must be considered.