Dietary Essentials

Pizza and diet. Those aren't two words that you would expect to see together. But for a few people, there may be something there.

Unhealthy ingredients listed on a nutrition label don't always stand out. To remove the guess work, Health Digest compiled a list of the worst offenders.

Some vitamins and supplements don't deliver their entire dose in one shot but rather, over several hours. This is how time release vitamins really work.

Our love affair with bacon would only be made less risque if we found out it wasn't as unhealthy as the reputation it carries.

If you were to eat Impossible "meat" products every day, what would happen to your body? Health Digest decided to find out. Here's a taste of what we found.

Some people are choosing to consume watermelon exclusively, in what has come to be called, predictably, 'the watermelon diet.'

While admiring the fall foliage, have you ever wondered if those miniature crab apples are edible?

Jennifer Lawrence loves food — and she isn't about to apologize for that, but she keeps a sleek action-ready physique. So how does Lawrence pull it off?

Though tasty and convenient, the ingredients used in instant ramen to extend expiration dates can negatively impact our healt

Nutritionists and scientists now recognize the evidence against butter has been controversial at best, and flat-out wrong at worst.

Most people have a go-to breakfast. You might be tempted to make a change after reading this, though.

Want to up your breakfast game? Read on to discover the very best foods to eat -- and the breakfast foods you should try your best to avoid.

If you heard about the Warrior Diet and imagined feasting on a large turkey leg from one hand and a fistful of beans in the other, you wouldn't be too far off.

If you're serious about a low-carb lifestyle, you're also going to have to largely nix alcohol from your diet.

Restricting your daily carb intake may seem extreme or unattainable, but there are ways you can cut your carb count without going full keto.

Counting macros has been a standard style of keeping track of food intake for years. Here's how to do it the right way.

The wheat-free diet trend became popular in 2011 after the book Wheat Belly, written by cardiologist William Davis, M.D., became a national bestseller.

Smoothie routine getting a little boring? With a few extra ingredients, you can quickly and easily ramp up your game, creating a healthier and tastier smoothie.

The Ornish diet is low in fat and encourages plant-based options and heavy amounts of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.

Two-thirds of our tongues are covered with sweet receptors, so we are naturally going to seek out the satisfaction of sweet flavors.

Created by bodybuilder Dave Draper, the Tuna Diet is a three-day diet where you can only eat tuna, take your vitamins, and drink water.

As you are savoring every delicious bite of your cheat meal, do you ever find yourself wondering... what do other people choose as their cheat meals?

We know vitamins and minerals are an absolute must in our diets. But what about flavonoids?

Before you start to wolf down your third bowl of Cap'n Crunch before noon, there are some rules and concerns that need to be shared.

If you love a good steak or chicken meal but have recently found yourself feeling unwell or somewhat "off" post-feast, you may be suffering from a meat allergy.

The terms "nutritionist" and "dietitian" are often used interchangeably, but depending where you are in the world, they can mean very different things.

Shiitake mushrooms are popular for their savory and distinctive taste, but did you know that they also contain a number of health benefits?