Dietary Essentials - Health Digest

Michelle Washmuth

The Real Reason You Should Include Rutabaga In Your Diet

Though the rutabaga isn't as popular as some other vegetables, it has health perks that might make it a worthwhile addition to your diet. Find out more here.

Michelle Washmuth

Eat These Foods If You Want To Prevent Gray Hair

Nutritional deficiencies are one way premature hair graying can occur, as well as high stress and smoking. Changing your habits can change your hair.

Michelle Washmuth

Foods That Are Actually Healthier Than You Think

You may think that eating healthy is all salads, no restaurants, and no fun. Not so! Take a look at some foods that are actually healthier than you think.

A. Sooter

Don't Eat Avocado Before Getting This Medical Test

Avocados are a delicious addition to many meals and provide numerous health benefits. But you really want to avoid them if you're taking this medical test.

Catherine Caruso

When You Eat Too Much Garlic, This Is What Happens

Garlic can add flavor to almost any dish, but is it possible to eat too much of it? Find out what happens to your body when you overindulge in this bold herb.

Agnes Erickson

What Is The Duke Diet?

The Duke diet, also known as the Dukan diet, has made a splash in recent years. But what is it, what are the risks, and does it work?

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Anne Taylor

Surprising Health Benefits Of Eating Carbs Every Day

While limiting carbohydrates can be beneficial for people with certain health conditions, most individuals should not cut carbs from their diet.

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Anne Taylor

Mistakes You Didn't Know You Were Making With A Low Carb Diet

Low carb diets have been popular for years. While this diet can result in weight loss, there are many mistakes you can make that can give you poor results.

Nicole LaMarco

Why You Should Start Adding Cacao To Your Oatmeal

Cacao adds fiber, potassium, magnesium, iron, and protein to already-healthy oats.

Michelle Washmuth

Is It Safe To Eat Apple Seeds?

Many people avoid eating apple seeds due to their bitterness or their purported toxicity. Why is the apple is safe to eat, but not the seeds?

Maria Faller

The Strange Diet Chris Pratt Followed To Lose Weight

For his weight-loss transformation, Chris Pratt followed a diet plan that may surprise you. Here's the scoop on what it is, and what makes it so unusual.

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Anne Taylor

Liquids You Can Still Drink While You're Fasting

Here are the drinks you can enjoy while you're fasting, whether it's for diet or medical purposes.

Anne Taylor

Is Lettuce-Wrapped Food Really That Much Better For You?

Lettuce-wrapped burgers and sandwiches have long been a health craze for carb-conscious individuals. But is this bread alternative worth all the hype?

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Agnes Erickson

Whatever Happened To The Beverly Hills Diet?

In the '80s, The Beverly Hills Diet was a bestselling book and fad diet, but you don't often hear about it now. Whatever happened to this once-popular diet?

Molly Mortimer

Is Tofu Actually Good For You?

If you've been considering switching to vegetarianism, or just want to try something new, it's important to know whether or not tofu is actually good for you.

Michelle Washmuth

When You Eat An Avocado Pit, This Is What Happens

While avocado flesh contains those sought-after fatty acids, fiber, and protein, you may be wondering if that brown pit you toss out is worth eating too.

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Tiffany Nicole

What Is The Anti-Inflammatory Diet?

Diet is one of the easiest ways to help avoid inflammation in your body: Grains and fresh fruit and vegetables are a great start.

Catherine Caruso

Is It Safe To Eat Pink Lettuce?

Pink lettuce results from oxidation or a stress response that causes discoloration, but it's safe to eat as long as it's not exhibiting signs of decay.

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Robin Rothstein

Do Concentration Vitamins Really Work?

No conclusive research exists to confirm that vitamins have a significant positive effect on brain health, but B3, B6, B12 and C are mostly likely to help.

Kimberly Smith

What Is Salmonella And How Do You Get It?

Salmonella bacteria can be found in food and water. When contaminated feces gets onto hands and other surfaces, it can be ingested causing salmonellosis.

Catherine Caruso

When You Eat Too Much Avocado, This Is What Happens

Packed full of fiber and nutrients, avocados can help improve digestion, lower cholesterol, and reduce the risk of heart disease. But how much is too much?

Zrinka Peters

The Healthiest Foods To Order At Chick-Fil-A

If hunger pangs hit when you're out and about, it can be hard to find a fast and healthy meal, but Chick-fil-A offers some great options. What should you order?

Robin Rothstein

Maple Syrup Versus Honey: Which One Is Better For You?

Maple sugar and honey are both great natural sweeteners that can be used to replace processed sugars in your diet. But which one is better for you?

Michelle Washmuth

Is It Safe To Eat Overripe Bananas?

Your bunch of bananas may seem to have ripened past their prime, but don't throw them out just yet. Is it safe to eat overripe bananas?

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Anne Taylor

Here's How Healthy Guacamole Really Is

Guacamole is a popular dip that originated in Mexico. Here's why you shouldn't feel guilty about enjoying it.

Zrinka Peters

Is Canola Oil A Healthy Oil?

Canola oil often provides a hot button point of dispute among health-savvy individuals. But research done in recent years can shed more light on the issue.

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Nicole LaMarco

Can Oatmeal Put You In A Better Mood?

Foods high in tryptophan can put you in a better mood, and oatmeal happens to be one of those foods, plus the fiber helps regulate your blood sugar and mood.