Dietary Essentials

Activia asks you to "take the gut health challenge" and eat Activia yogurt twice a day for 14 days. Here's why you might think at first that it's not working.

High cholesterol and high blood pressure at the same time is a one-two punch to your health. As an expert tells Health Digest, an unpopular vegetable may help.

A night of too much alcohol could have you feeling lousy the next day, but drinking too much over time can seriously affect your stomach. Here's what happens.

When you're at Costco and hunger suddenly strikes, it can be tough to choose the healthiest bites. According to an expert, there are at least five to avoid.

In an exclusive interview, a health expert talks about a berry that could help people with high cholesterol levels (and it's not strawberry or blueberry).

Is Ocean Spray cranberry juice healthy? It depends which one you are drinking. Some versions of Ocean Spray cranberry juice are better for you than others.

Cucumbers aren't exactly known for their fiber content. But as an expert tells Health Digest, adding them to your diet may benefit your blood pressure somewhat.

Vinegar is a culinary staple that goes well with an assortment of recipes. It also has some potential health benefits, including one unexpected boost.

While loads of cranberry juice could have potential interactions with the common blood thinner warfarin, that's not the whole story.

When Vice Presidential candidate J.D. Vance revealed how many eggs his kids eat per day, the Internet was shocked. But are they really eating too many eggs?

Kidney beans are an excellent addition to your diet, as they work in a variety of dishes. According to an expert, they can also affect your cholesterol levels.

If you have high blood pressure, you might think you'll need to skip cheese forever. But according to an expert, all you have to do is choose the right kind.

In an exclusive interview with Health Digest, an expert talks about the potential anti-Alzheimer's benefit of consuming eggs for people above 50 years of age.

An easy way to get your blood pressure moving in the right direction is to have a heart-healthy breakfast. We spoke to a doctor about what's a good choice.

While it's true that most fast food isn't exactly healthy, some items offer a surprising amount of nutrition, like these high-protein food orders.

Lowering high blood pressure can be a struggle if you don't know where to start. In an exclusive Health Digest interview, an expert shares 3 quick food hacks.

Not all cheeses are created equal. As it turns out, there are certain types of this popular dairy food that may offer you some unique health benefits.

A team compared the nutritional information for each cheeseburger found at common fast food restaurants, including McDonald's. Here is what they found.

Are you having trouble with keeping your bowel movements regular? An expert has suggestions on the best fruit juices that can help with constipation.

Fond of eating red meat but worried about keeping your cholesterol levels low? According to an expert, there are easily available, low-cholesterol options.

Regular chicken broth consumption can help us as we age. However, you'll want to drink a specific type of chicken broth if you want to reap the benefits.

Coconut oil is getting a lot of attention for its health benefits, but is it safe to consume if you have high cholesterol levels? An expert gives her thoughts.

If you're over 50 years of age, your hydration needs are much greater than they were when you were younger. An expert shares insights in an exclusive interview.

The use of black seed oil is said to lower high cholesterol levels and blood pressure, per research. An expert shared their thoughts on this with Health Digest.

If you've heard of the carnivore diet, you know it involves eating animal-based foods, which are high in saturated fat. So, how does it affect your cholesterol?

If you you're looking to find the healthiest cheese you can eat, there are several choices that may be for you, depending on your own personal needs

Eggs are an ever-popular food, so it's not surprising that there are a lot of misconceptions about them. It's time to crack some of these myths wide open.