Dietary Essentials

The key to the ice cream diet is that it's a low-fat, high-fiber meal plan of about 1,200 calories a day. Does the ice cream diet actually work?

A single glass of wine made drinkers look more attractive to sober judges, versus when the participants hadn't had anything to drink. How can this be?

Not sure what to eat on the keto diet? For optimal weight loss and health benefits, you will want to stick to these foods when you're on the ketogenic plan.

You may have heard that vitamin D is what your body makes if you spend time in the sun. But did you know that it's not just one vitamin?

Rice is a common staple in the diets of millions of people around the world. But is there one type that is better for you than the rest?

When you think about xanthan gum, if you think about it at all, you most likely associate it with gluten-free baked goods. But what is it, really?

Exercising while fasting is ideal for hormone optimization, increasing insulin sensitivity and growth hormone — keys to staying lean.

Before we head into our kitchens to zap last night's leftovers, is it possible we are making our dinner less healthy by reheating it in this go-to method?

OMAD — which stands for "One Meal a Day" — is neither the diet, nor the acronym, that the world has been waiting for.

On grocery shelves, milk comes in several forms — whole milk, reduced-fat, and skim — so which is the right choice? It might not be what you think.

For decades, it has been suggested that leaner white meats are healthier than red meats, but new research has people swapping their chicken breasts for chickpeas.

It's no secret that Canadian actor Alexander Ludwig of Vikings and Hunger Games fame is one fit man. But it's taken a lot to get where is, physically, today. When it comes to working out, he's actually been through a lot.

The GOLO diet was designed by a group of doctors, researchers, and pharmacists who spent almost a decade developing the GOLO diet plan — and the supplement to be taken with it.

Noom's diet program certainly sounds tempting, but is the plan really as good as it seems?

Ginger ale is a common drink to order while boarded on an airplane, but is there any real reason why you should be drinking ginger ale when in the air? There are some medicinal properties to ginger ale, but also, this soda might just taste better when you're elevated.

Sugar's gotten a bad rep in recent years, especially among those determined to lose weight. Honey is a favored "healthy" substitution — but is it really all that much healthier than sugar?

Cooking oil is a staple in most kitchens. Which oil is right for you? That depends largely on what you are cooking and how health-conscious you are. But if we can advise on the one to stay away from one, it would be vegetable oil.

Most people are fans of potatoes in some form. Whether mashed, baked, or cut into french fries, this starchy vegetable has long been a staple of diets worldwide. But what if you're following the keto diet? Are potatoes allowed, and if so, how often?

Vitamin D deficiency is incredibly common. Thankfully, though, you can increase your intake by eating these foods.

Thinking about trying the Whole30 diet? It's important to know that, for better and worse, your body will certainly change when embarking on this program.

While veggie chips might seem like a healthier alternative to potato chips, there's actually very little nutritional difference between the two snacks.

Studies are now finding hot cocoa actually has quite a few health benefits.

The debate over whether or not to wash chicken before cooking it has raged in culinary circles for decades, but the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is trying to finally lay the issue to rest by giving an emphatic, science-based answer: no. Here's why.

Seaweed may be found under the sea, but did you know it's been dubbed a superfood that you should be consuming on the reg?

Vegan cheese options have expanded in recent years, as specialty options such as brie and feta have become available, as well as flavored craft cheeses.

Eating at Taco Bell does not mean you have to consume a lot of calories. Not only are some tasty menu items low in calories, but, we know a trick for making any menu item's calorie content lower.

Overdoing it on the booze can wreak havoc. Here's a look at what happens to your body (and life) when you stop drinking alcohol. Spoiler: It's kind of awesome.