Dietary Essentials - Health Digest

Anne Taylor

The Real Health Benefits Of Kale

Here's a breakdown of why you should consider adding kale into your diet.

A. Sooter

Health Benefits Of Dandelions You Never Expected

While some people view dandelions as weeds, others have found uses for them in the medicine cabinet and the kitchen. Every part of the dandelion has a purpose.

Michelle Washmuth

This Is Where Vanilla Flavoring Really Comes From

What you may not know about imitation vanilla extract and real vanilla extract is that the difference goes beyond price to the actual ingredients.

Agnes Erickson

Here's How To Tell If Your Eggs Have Gone Bad

What happens when you want to whip up an inspiring omelet and suddenly realize the eggs in your fridge have been sitting there for a long time?

Karen Veazey

Is Frozen Yogurt Really Healthier Than Ice Cream?

When you're in the mood for a sweet treat, you might think it's healthier to reach for frozen yogurt over ice cream. But which is the better choice, really?

Erin Marie

The Real Reason They Got Rid Of The Food Pyramid

The food pyramid has been done away with within the last decade and a new image has taken its place. Why is that?

Tiffany Nicole

Is It Safe To Eat Eggs With Blood Spots?

Has a bright blood spot in an egg ever caught you off guard? Let's cover why these so-called "meat spots" occur, and whether they're safe to consume.

Catherine Caruso

Fruits You Should Avoid If You're On The Keto Diet

The ketogenic diet, or the keto diet, is a low-carb, high-fat diet meant to help with weight loss and improve energy levels by reducing your carb intake.

Close up of woman's feet stepping on a scale

Ashley Welch

Why You Should Think Twice Before Trying The Optavia Diet

The Optavia diet is a weight loss program that features low-calorie, low-carb, pre-packaged meals, a few simple home-cooked meals, and one-on-one coaching.

Robin Rothstein

The Downsides Of Eating White Rice

If you love white rice, you're in good company. According to Statista, rice remains one of the most popular grains in the United States.

hungry young woman eating cake from the fridge at night

Agnes Erickson

The Best Time To Day To Eat Carbs

Whichever side you stand on, most of us can agree that all carbs shouldn't be seen as equal.

Catherine Caruso

Why You Should Think Twice Before Taking Vitamin E

While vitamin E is a powerful vitamin and antioxidant that is essential to your overall health, consuming too much of it can lead to health complications.

Zrinka Peters

The Blood Type Diet Explained

Despite the diet's popularity and a mountain of anecdotal evidence, researchers point out that the scientific evidence of the blood-type diet is weak.

Molly Hurford

Survey Reveals How Many People Have Tried Atkins And Hated It

A recent survey done by Health Digest yielded some surprising results when it came to looking at what popular diets readers tried, hated, and quit.

Anne Taylor

The Health Benefits Of Watermelon Explained

Aside from looking and tasting great, watermelon has many health benefits as well.

Duck eggs and chicken eggs in a basket with egg yolk

Michelle Washmuth

The Real Difference Between Duck Eggs And Chicken Eggs

Eggs are a popular source of protein for carnivores and vegetarians alike, but have you ever considered swapping your chicken eggs for a duck egg?

Catherine Caruso

The 'Nature's Cereal' Recipe That's Going Viral On TikTok

Created by TikTok user Sherwayne Mears, nature's cereal, a vegan and fruit-based alternative to processed cereals, is the latest food trend to go viral.

A. Sooter

What Happens To Your Body When You Try The Cottage Cheese Diet

Diets are a dime a dozen, but the cottage cheese diet stands out for a couple of reasons. For one thing, there is no official cottage cheese diet plan.

Tiffany Nicole

What Is The Typhoid Diet?

Until a typhoid infection subsides, one can adopt the typhoid diet to ease symptoms. What does that really mean, though?

Kelsie Calderon

Inside Rebel Wilson's Head-Turning Physical Transformation

Rebel Wilson has sent heads turning since revealing her incredible physical transformation in 2020. Here's a look at what she did.

Maria Faller

The Truth About The 'Veggan' Diet

There are variations of the vegan diet such as veggan, or flexi-vegan, where people eat some animal products while still on a mostly plant-based diet.

Zrinka Peters

Is Coconut Oil Keto-Friendly?

Being pure fat with no carbs, is coconut oil really "allowed" on the keto diet?

Karen Veazey

When You Eat Too Many Grapes, This Is What Happens To You

Grapes are one of nature's most wholesome snacks. But you can have too much of a good thing, and overconsuming grapes could cause unpleasant side effects.

Meredith Cooper

7 Foods To Eat And 7 To Avoid For Acid Reflux

Dietary changes can make a big difference for acid reflux. Here's a look at the foods you should be eating and the ones you should be avoiding.

Agnes Erickson

Baked Oats: Is The TikTok Trend Really Healthy?

Sure, this breakfast option has been around for awhile. But this may be the first time it's really having a moment on social media.

Mexican meal with rice, refried beans, and tacos on a plate

Michelle Washmuth

Why You Should Think Twice Before Getting Rice At A Mexican Restaurant

While there are healthy options at Mexican restaurants, you would be surprised to learn some of the dishes you would think are a safe bet, actually aren't.

Molly Hurford

The Midnight Snack 30% Of People Have Trouble Staying Away From

It's probably not a big surprise that late in the evening, most people turn to sweet and salty indulgences for midnight snacks.