Dietary Essentials

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, supplemental vitamins are not generally recommended for most children (via Healthline). Here's what to know.

There are two compounds found in milk, tryptophan and melatonin, that may aid in getting some shut eye.

Vegans avoid foods and beverages made with byproducts from animals, including meat, fish, dairy, eggs, and, yes, honey.

With so many frozen dinners in the grocery store labeled healthy-this and lean-that, it can almost feel like a better option than home cooking.

Similar in taste and texture, both cauliflower and broccoli can offer you a delightful dish.

Unfortunately if you run to the store, there's a good chance you're not going to find fresh chickpeas in the produce section. Are canned just as healthy?

If you've ever used vegan butter and margarine, you may have noticed that the two butter substitutes are fairly similar in color, consistency, and taste.

The cabbage soup diet is a restrictive eating plan that calls for cabbage soup to be eaten two to three times per day for a week.

If you're on the keto diet in order to lose some weight, counting calories as well as carbohydrates, fat, and protein grams may still be important.

Losing weight can be hard. But here's one weight-loss tactic that's not hard at all: chewing gum.

Though convenient, protein bars can't provide you with the nutrients you get from whole foods. This is why you shouldn't replace your meal with a protein bar.

Bad starches fall into the category of what nutritionists call "empty calories." Think white bread and pasta, cookies, and pastries.

Research shows that the reasons behind 'boredom eating' are more complex than just badly-formed habits.

Have you ever wondered why you feel the overwhelming desire to eat while on a plane?

Chinese food is one of America's favorite types of cuisine, but many dishes are incredibly unhealthy. Here are some of the ones you'll want to avoid.

A new study has determined that consuming a high-protein meal before a workout can suppress hunger and fuel fat-oxidation.

If you drop something on the floor, is it really safe to eat it within the "five-second rule"?

Spoiled meat is more susceptible to harboring pathogenic bacteria.

Kefir and kombucha are both fermented, probiotic drinks linked to a variety of health benefits.

If you stop following the keto diet's strict protocol, even for a short period of time, your body will quickly fall out of the fat-burning phase.

Diets that require cutting carbohydrates may cause fatigue, especially at first, as your body adapts for the first week.

When you start the keto diet, the eating plan could come with side effects including the keto flu. These are the symptoms of keto flu and how to treat them.

We know this might be heartbreaking, but you might want to think twice before you choose deli meat. This is why you might want to skip the deli meat.

Herbs and spices don't go bad in the same way that cottage cheese or bananas do; over time, they go bland instead of bad.

Whether you prefer the earthy flavors of a bright green matcha or the magical aroma of a freshly brewed pot of coffee, both are healthy additions to your diet.

Tap water may be on-demand in most places, but bottled water has its advantages, too.

While banana bread is often eaten at breakfast, you may wonder if this baked good is actually healthy. Is banana bread a healthy option for you?