Dietary Essentials - Health Digest

Valerie Kalfrin

This Is How Time Release Vitamins Really Work

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.

cooked crispy bacon in a cast iron skillet

Agnes Erickson

Is Bacon Really Unhealthy?

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.

Jay Wilson

When You Eat Impossible Meat Daily, This Is What Really Happens To Your Body

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.

Maria Faller

What Happens To Your Body When You Start The Watermelon Diet

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

Red crab apples on a tree with green leaves

Michelle Washmuth

Are Crab Apples Safe To Eat?

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

A. Sooter

Jennifer Lawrence Has A Trick For Staying Healthy While Dining Out

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?

Erin Marie

Why You Should Think Twice Before Eating Instant Ramen

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

Zrinka Peters

Is Grass-Fed Butter Really Better For You?

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

A traditional English breakfast with toast, eggs, tomatoes, and mushrooms

A. Sooter

The Surprising Vegetable You Should Be Adding To Your Breakfast

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

Lauren Barth

7 Breakfast Foods You Should Eat And 7 To Avoid

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.

Maria Faller

The Truth About The Warrior Diet

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.

Molly Hurford

Why You Should Think Twice About Drinking Alcohol If You're Low-Carb

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

Maria Faller

Try This If You Want To Cut Carbs Without Going Keto

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

Molly Hurford

Here's How To Count Your Macros The Right Way

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

Zrinka Peters

Does The Wheat Belly Diet Really Work?

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.

Brian Good

Healthy Ingredients You Should Be Adding To Your Smoothie

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.

Agnes Erickson

What Is The Ornish Diet?

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

Zrinka Peters

When You Eat Dessert Every Day, This Is What Happens

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

Fresh raw tuna filets on garnished with rosemary and salt on a black slate background

A. Sooter

What You Should Know About The Tuna Diet

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.

Maria Faller

Survey Reveals People's Go-To Cheat Meals

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?

Agnes Erickson

The Real Reason You Need Flavonoids In Your Diet

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

A bowl of healthy looking cereal with milk

Agnes Erickson

Why The Cereal Diet Is So Concerning

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.

Maria Faller

If Eating Meat Makes You Sick, Here's Why

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.

Dietitian offering consultation to patient with fruits on table

Ashley Welch

What's The Difference Between A Nutritionist And A Dietitian?

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

Catherine Caruso

The Real Health Benefits Of Shiitake Mushrooms

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

Zrinka Peters

Turkey Vs Chicken: What's The Difference?

Is there really any nutritional difference between turkey and chicken?

Meredith Cooper

You're Taking Too Many Vitamins If This Happens To Your Body

Do you gulp down vitamins each and every morning or evening? While a supplement regimen can be beneficial, issues can arise from taking too many vitamins.