Dietary Essentials - Health Digest

Zrinka Peters

When You Drink Prune Juice Every Day, This Is What Happens

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

Kimberly Smith

The Real Benefits Of Vitamin E Oil

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?

Jay Wilson

What Happens To Your Body When You Eat Sweet Potatoes Every Day

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.

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Erin Marie

The Downsides Of Eating Too Much Watermelon

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

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Robin Rothstein

This Is The Least Healthy Frozen Dinner You Can Buy

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.

Ally Arcuri

7 Types Of Fish You Should Be Eating More Of And 7 To 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.

Anne Taylor

The Real Reason You're Craving Soup

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.

Kimberly Smith

Raw Versus Cooked Onions: Which One Is Better For You?

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.

Zrinka Peters

What Is The Dirty Dozen?

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.

Robin Rothstein

This Is What Happens When You Eat Shellfish Every Day

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?

Agnes Erickson

Is Juice From Concentrate Bad For You?

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?

Anne Taylor

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

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.

Zrinka Peters

Are Bai Drinks Good For You?

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

Sandy Masinter

Everything You'll Find In Joe Biden's Daily Diet

It's time to pull back the curtain a little more and really get to know what fuels President Joe Biden. Some of the foods in his diet may surprise you!

Jenna Demmer

Are Clementines As Healthy As Oranges?

A cross between mandarin and sweet oranges, clementines are about half the size of regular oranges, but does that mean they're any less nutritious?

Jay Wilson

The Best And Worst Energy Drinks For Your Health

Energy drinks have remained controversial pretty much since they went mainstream. However, some types of these popular beverages are healthier than others.

Zrinka Peters

There's Evidence This Vegetable Could Help Slow Down Aging

Whether you love mushrooms as a regular part of your diet or prefer to steer clear of them, there's good reason for most of us to start eating more of them.

Andra Picincu

The Real Reason You're Craving French Fries

Craving french fries, baked potatoes, or salty snacks? Food cravings can have physical or psychological causes, from stress to vitamin deficiencies.

Andra Picincu

The Truth About What's Really In Margarine

Margarine is supposed to be healthier than butter, but that's not always the case. It may contain trans fat, which is worse than saturated fat.

Robin Rothstein

Is Applesauce Good For You?

While it isn't as healthy or as filling as eating an apple, health experts say that you can consume applesauce as part of a well-rounded diet.

Kimberly Smith

What Is Ultra-Processed Food?

Foods that have five or more ingredients are considered to be ultra-processed, and tend to have little nutritional value.

Robin Rothstein

You're Not Getting Enough Vitamin F If This Happens To You

Vitamin F deficiency can result in dry, flaky skin as well as more serious issues, such as an inflamed prostate, vision and heart problems, and memory issues.

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Maria Faller

What Is The Most Nutrient-Dense Food In The World?

While fruits and veggies are obviously healthy, they're not considered the most nutrient-dense. The answer may appeal to a carnivore's heart.

Ally Arcuri

7 Foods To Eat On Thanksgiving And 7 To Avoid

While Thanksgiving is often synonymous with unhealthy eating, there are typically plenty of filling and nutritious foods to choose from, too.

Catherine Caruso

What Is The Healthiest Type Of Apple?

While all apples are healthy, there are some varieties that may contain more nutrients than others, but any apple can provide you with the nutrients you need.

Andra Picincu

A Benefit Of Eating Yogurt That Might Surprise You

Loaded with protein, yogurt is a popular choice for gym-goers and dieters alike. It also has one other health benefit that might surprise you.

Kimberly Smith

Here's Why Garlic Gives You Bad Breath

Garlic adds a distinct taste to recipes and boasts plenty of health benefits. However, there's at least one serious drawback to eating it: Bad breath.