Dietary Essentials

Some brands of cinnamon have been found to be contaminated with lead. Here's what to know about how using these brands could affect your health.

Sweet potatoes are high in a substance that can increase your kidney stone risk. However, they're very healthy and a simple dietary change can protect you.

Less-than-ideal eating habits could be sabotaging your weight maintenance attempts. An expert shares the three worst ones in an interview with Health Digest.

Kidney stones are a pain to deal with, literally and figuratively. But according to an expert, eating this common fruit can minimize your risk of having them.

In terms of their taste and nutritional value, you can rarely go wrong with avocados. However, there are certain cases where you'd want to avoid eating them.

Trader Joe's has a decadent banana and almond butter protein smoothie, but is it really healthy? Here's what a registered dietitian had to say.

According to science, what's the best way to cook bacon with as little guilt as possible? Here's what a nutritionist dietitian told Health Digest.

Despite the fact that many people hate them, Brussels sprouts have several health benefits. They can also have an unexpected effect on your cholesterol.

Should you be setting a hard limit on your daily egg consumption once you hit 50 years of age? A sports dietitian shares his thoughts in an exclusive interview.

If you're looking for foods you can eat to naturally lower your high cholesterol, our expert says this protein source is one that you won't want to overlook.

Sea moss could have certain benefits for your health, although other claims appear to be unfounded. We break down what it can and can't do.

As we age, worries about our health become more common. If you have these specific age-related concerns, you'll want to eat more eggs, according our expert.

If you're a pasta fan, you'll want to think twice before adding your favorite dishes to your daily diet. As it turns out, they may affect your cholesterol.

Passing hard or painful poop less than three times a week means your digestive system needs some help. This fruit juice can help get things going again.

Can you imagine what it would be like if you decided, one day, to totally eliminate peanut butter from your diet? It may affect your body in shocking ways.

If you have high cholesterol, you can lower it by making certain changes in your diet, but don't forget that drinking beer can also affect your cholesterol.

Chewing gum is known to have certain controversial ingredients. We asked a nutrition expert to explain what they are and whether they are bad for your health.

Having a heart-healthy diet doesn't mean removing delicious food like chicken from your diet. You should be wary, though, of consuming high-cholesterol foods.

We still haven't unlocked the secret to counter aging. But research suggests that drinking cranberry juice on a daily basis may have anti-aging benefits.

With aging comes a shift in one's nutritional needs to protect their overall health. When you pass 50 years of age, this type of food can help fight depression.

Honey adds that subtle touch of sweetness to your tea, toast, or pancakes. It can also have health effects such as potentially treating a common type of cancer.

There are many reasons why people enjoy drinking cranberry juice as part of a healthy diet. But folks with this specific medical condition should take it easy.

American Chinese food can be high in both fat and sugar. We asked Registered Dietitian Angel Luk to share what are the most unhealthy foods at Panda Express.

Colostrum supplements are enjoying a surge of popularity due to their reported benefits. But should adults above 50 years of age consider taking them daily?

When you think of lowering your high cholesterol, oatmeal might first come to mind. However, there's another breakfast cereal that can get the job done too.

The carnivore diet has been touted by many for its supposed health benefits. But is there a possibility that you're risking your heart health by sticking to it?

If you eat popcorn every day, it can have an effect on your cholesterol. However, what that effect is will depend on how you prepare it. We explain.