Dietary Essentials

Fiber is an essential part of our diet, but for the most part, Americans simply aren't getting enough every day. Whether you get it from beans, Brussels sprouts, fruit, or oats, this is how much fiber you really need to eat every day for a healthy digestive system.

From pumpkin pie to pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin is a key ingredient in a variety of seasonal drinks and desserts. But did you know that pumpkin is also linked to a surprising number of health benefits?

Americans love their soda, but a growing number of experts have been urging us to quit our pop habit. Here's what happens when you give it up.

Yes, Rebel Wilson has proven to be one funny Aussie lady, but her most recent weight loss has left us more lost for words than ready to laugh. How does she do it?

Probiotics are great for your gut, but other parts of the body can benefit from these microorganisms too. Here's what happens when you start taking probiotics.

Chia seeds have been referred to as a 'superfood' for years. You can often spot on the menu at every self-dubbed health cafe or on display at your local health store. But what exactly are chia seeds? And, more importantly, what's so great about them? Are chia seeds really that healthy?

In the confusing world of food labeling, there is enough gray area to give anyone a headache. Although the FDA does not generally allow the use of false or misleading claims on food labels, there is still plenty to be confused about. Take the terms 'non-dairy' and 'dairy-free,' for example.

Subway sandwiches can be a healthy option if you know how to choose wisely. It turns out, Subway's lowest calorie sandwich is not meat-based at all, but actually contains some veggies on a nice wheat sub. Learn more about Subway's low-calorie options.

Green juice has been a health food trend for years but is it really as healthy as you think? Green juice may actually not be as healthy as you think, as it is lacking the fiber that fruits naturally have. Instead, consider how much sugar and protein are in your green juice.

Drinking chamomile tea before bed can help you sleep. According to scientists, drinking chamomile tea has been found to aid in reducing systemic inflammation, promoting digestive health, helping control blood sugar levels, and of course, helping you sleep at night.

Have you ever found yourself at a KFC, wondering what you can possibly eat that won't trash your diet and could actually be low calories? The lowest calorie menu item you can order at KFC is actually filling and won't set you back for the day on protein or fat.

There's one huge reason fermented foods are good for you. The process that goes into making fermented foods promotes the growth of live microorganisms called probiotics, which are vital for good digestion and make give you nutritional benefits.

You may have been hearing about the macro diet or the keto diet lately, and found the differences between the two confusing. If you've struggled to choose between the many different diet options available, you're not alone. Here's the difference between these two diets.

Fortunately, it doesn't take much time to make a nutritious, delicious smoothie that you can enjoy on your way out the door. However, not just any thrown-together smoothie will do — color is crucial in the morning.

Many people take one or more vitamins to augment the nutrition they glean from their diet. But does the time of day you take your supplements matter? Is there a particular time that's best for your body?

If you're looking for a healthier alternative to white and yellow corn chips, blue corn tortilla chips just might be the food for you. Not only are they more colorful, but they also have additional health benefits and are packed full of nutrients and antioxidants.

One part of Thanksgiving get-togethers that's just about as traditional as turkey and all the trimmings is a post-meal nap. But why do you feel so tired after eating turkey? Nutritionists claim that the l-tryptophan in turkey is not what is making you so tired. This food might be the culprit.

No matter what your choice of daily exercise is, working out can be exhausting, especially if you're not in the mood to do it. But that's exactly why you need to ensure you're energized before you start working up a sweat, and there's one particularly healthy fruit snack that can help you out.

It's fully understandable that a bowl of oats has some tough competition in the breakfast world. But perhaps it can enter a spot in your daydreams when you find out how incredibly healthy this notoriously unexciting breakfast option is.

Intermittent fasting is the concept of eating during a certain restricted time window each day and fasting (aka not eating) the rest of the time.

Vitamin D is also called the sunlight vitamin because your skin produces it when exposed to the sun. About 50 percent of people across the world have vitamin D insufficiency and about 1 billion people have vitamin D deficiency. How could vitamin D supplementation affect your quality of sleep?

For the coffee-obsessed, it may always be difficult to understand why getting a whiff of that delicious 'elixir of life' doesn't make everyone's hearts sore with glee. Here are the possible reasons why not everyone is on board.

If you're considering trying the Whole30 diet for a month, be prepared to give up ice cream, whole milk, cheese, and even yogurt. That's right — even nutrient-rich, protein-packed snacks like kefir and Greek yogurt are banned for the 30-day duration of the diet.

If you've done any internet sleuthing on treating digestive issues or even mental health issues, you may have run across something called the GAPS diet. Here's what you should know before trying this diet.

If you buy almond milk because you prefer not to drink cow's milk or you have a lactose allergy, you might be ingesting more than almonds, water, and nutrients.

The Whole30 diet is a month-long food reset that eliminates processed foods like sugar and grains while focusing on whole foods like fruit, vegetables, meat, and eggs. But in addition to obvious processed foods, you might be surprised that there is an odd rule that you have to follow.

Did the people once living around the Mediterranean Sea include the versatile modern-day breakfast staple, eggs, as a part of their cuisine?