Dietary Essentials

If you've perused the sushi at a grocery store, you've probably come across imitation crab. Here's what you're really eating if you buy these options.

You might assume that peanut butter is off the menu when trying to lose weight. But there's a peanut butter snack for even if you're trying to get fitter.

Your metabolism might slow as you enter your 50s, but that doesn't mean you have to cut out pasta. Follow these tips in order to eat it and feel your best.

Speaking exclusively with Health Digest, an expert shares which type of fish you'll want to include in your diet to combat inflammation, among other benefits.

A peanut butter and jelly sandwich is easy to prepare and packed with nutrients. But according to an expert, there are ways to make this snack even healthier.

Eating strawberries with a little peanut butter not only combines that divine blend of sweet and salty but also provides unique health benefits.

Peanut butter is usually safe for those with sensitive guts, but there's one ingredient often found in commercial peanut butter that can cause issues.

Research has found that sweet and tangy kiwi might actually have a significant impact on your sleep. Here's what we know about this popular fruit.

Avocados are a great source of essential vitamins, but you might want to ditch them if you have this intolerance. Here's how you can replace them.

Some people like to add peanut butter to their morning oatmeal simply because they like how it tastes. But how does this practice affect your body's health?

We adopt certain habits in order to keep ourselves healthy and prolong our lives. But if you think this habit reduces your early death risk, think again.

Worried about developing kidney stones? One solution is to add this unexpected protein to your diet, albeit the kind that doesn't have a certain additive.

Bananas are a popular snack option because they're tasty and convenient to eat. But if you have this little-known condition, they might not be a good choice.

Our nutritional needs change as we age, and so should our diet. For men and women in their 50s and beyond, these protein sources are good diet inclusions.

People who choose to eat alone every day have different reasons for doing so. But this seemingly simple choice can actually have surprising health effects.

For many people, a glass of milk is the gold standard when it comes to sources of calcium in one's diet. But one fruit has it beat - albeit with a downside.

While they're still inside your body, kidney stones can wreak total havoc on your daily routine. Fortunately, there are beverages that can help you pass them.

Tasty, convenient, and filling, pecans make for a handy and nutritious snack. But if you're a man, does eating them daily have an effect on your prostate?

Here's our list of fruits to steer clear of if you're feeling particularly bloated and which fruits to reach for instead that may prove a little gentler.

Achieving your weight loss goals is reliant, in large part, to your diet. Some foods, like this healthy snack, are more effective for weight loss than others.

As dull as oatmeal can seem, it's one of the most healthy breakfast foods you can eat. This is what it can do for your blood pressure if you eat it every day.

If put on a few pounds, you may have to give up mozzarella sticks for awhile, but you don't have to say goodbye to cheese altogether with these healthy options.

The Western diet tends to be overloaded with omega-6 fatty acids and low in omega-3s. To avoid too much omega-6, you'll want to stay away from these foods.

There just might be good news yet for those out there with a salty tooth who are also trying to shed some pounds. This salty snack may help with weight loss.

Being smart about what you snack on can help you maintain your ideal weight while lowering your disease risk. One example: this popular, protein-rich snack.

While looking for the leanest type of meat is one good tip, there's another important thing to watch out for when choosing the healthiest steak.

You've probably noticed that egg yolks can come in different colors. So what does it mean? Is there a secret meaning for your health? Let's take a look.