Dietary Essentials

According to an expert, there's a specific vegetable that can give you not one, but three important health benefits if you make it a part of your regular diet.

If you eat tuna often, it can have an effect on your cholesterol; but there is one important risk that you'll want to consider when choosing which tuna to buy.

You may enjoy fast food -- from the occasional french fry to a chicken sandwich -- but even some restaurant staff avoid these unhealthy items. Here's why.

Is it possible that a type of pasta would have more protein than eggs? Yes - but as an expert told us, there are a couple of considerations to think about.

While many people don't often eat this vegetable, maybe they should. Studies say compounds found in it could help protect you against certain cancers.

Low-fat peanut butter sounds like a healthier alternative to regular peanut butter, and is usually marketed as such. But surprisingly, it can be unhealthy, too.

Cranberry is usually the first fruit that comes to mind for most when talking about urinary tract infections. But it's not the only berry that helps with UTIs.

High blood pressure can leave you at risk for heart attack, stroke, and dementia. However, our expert says breaking this dining habit can help reduce your risk.

A registered dietitian says this type of bread may be able to help simultaneously lower both cholesterol levels and blood sugar readings. Here's what to know.

Cranberry beans aren't the most popular "cranberry," but they may have an unexpected effect on your blood pressure levels if you consume them every day.

It's important to watch what you eat when you reach the age of 50. But adding sourdough bread to your diet may have an unexpected effect on your body.

If you have high blood pressure and ED, medications and lifestyle changes may help. However, you might want to give this herbal supplement a shot first.

The former First Lady, Melania Trump, is really not a fan of this one popular food. But are there reasons that she shouldn't be? And what can she eat instead?

Creatine supplements are popular among bodybuilders, but there are concerns that taking them can affect your blood pressure. An expert shares insights on this.

When it comes to lowering your cholesterol, it's all about choosing the right foods. Here's what brown rice can do for your cholesterol levels.

How can you boost your kidney health? One strategy is to eat foods that are known to promote better kidney health, including this hydrating vegetable.

Eating an entire rotisserie chicken all by your lonesome may sound like a fun and delicious challenge. But it can affect your body in shocking ways, too.

Many people enjoy the tart taste of cranberry juice enough to make it a part of their regular diet. But drinking it every day may have an unexpected effect.

Thanks to certain compounds found within it, garlic powder can affect your blood pressure; however, you'll want to consume it the right way to see the benefits.

Is there really an affordable, easily available food that fights cancer as well as protects your kidneys? Yes! A Registed Dietitian explains.

Given than cranberries contain melatonin, you might wonder if it's a good idea to drink cranberry juice before bed. Here's what a Registered Dietitian says.

High blood pressure and high cholesterol put your health at risk. According to an expert, there's a low-carb fruit packed with nutrients that help with both.

Kamala Harris' campaign schedule might seem exhausting for anyone, but she makes sure every day starts with a solid workout and healthy breakfast.

Many drink apple juice both for its health benefits and its taste. Two health experts share insights on how drinking it could affect one's aging over 50.

Nutritionists recommend adding fruits to your diet to enjoy their benefits. Some fruits in particular can have an unexpected effect on your cholesterol levels.

Despite its absurdly delightful tastiness and perfection, pizza tends to get a bad rap. However, sourdough pizza may be more beneficial than you'd expect.

According to our expert, if you're a woman over 50, you should be drinking a cup, or more, of cranberry juice every day for better health. Here's why.