Dietary Essentials

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?

Rich in antioxidants and medicinal properties, goji berries have been used in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years.

Recently, experts have agreed that the entire egg has tremendous health benefits.

Protein shakes are popping up as a drink choice everywhere, but it's still worth questioning: Are they safe to drink if you're not exercising?

Either a low-carb diet or a low-fat diet will drop the pounds — but research shows that low-carb diets may have additional benefits.

Buying frozen fruit can be an easy alternative to your fresh produce sitting out for days. You may wonder if fruit is still healthy when it's been frozen.

You may have noticed that you feel better -- or worse -- after giving up red meat. Let's take a look at what happens when you stop eating burgers and steaks.

Noom and Weight Watchers are two commonly cited tools for weight loss, and both focus on a sustainable healthy lifestyle rather than a crash diet.

For thousands of years cinnamon has been said to have significant medicinal purposes and now there are multiple scientific studies to support those claims.

Both Kim Kardashian and Ariana Grande swear by celebrity personal trainer Harley Pasternak's 15-day reset diet. What is the body reset diet exactly?