Dietary Essentials

When the sun is out in the summer months, you may find that your sex drive improves. Have you ever wondered why? It could have to do with a vitamin deficiency.

With so many different kinds of protein bars lining grocery store shelves, we spoke with a nutritionist to help us narrow down which are healthiest.

Sweet potatoes aren't just for Thanksgiving dinner. You get a lot of nutrients in a sweet potato. This is how much protein you'll find in these sweet tubers.

Drinking milk is typically the way to get a good night's sleep. But will milk consumption affect your drive to do, well, other things in bed with your partner?

Avocados contain several important nutrients and are great for your health. If you have one particular medical condition, however, you may want to avoid them.

When you think of calcium, you may think of milk. However, there's one type of cheese that may be even more effective at meeting our daily calcium needs.

Pomegranate may not be a food that you turn to that often; but maybe you should, especially if you're looking for genius ways to get yourself to poop.

Peanut butter may be one small piece of the puzzle when it comes to living a longer, happier life. Did you know it can even affect your sex drive?

There are pros and cons to incorporating peanut butter into your diet. But how does this popular spread affect your metabolism if consumed daily?

Protein is one of the first things that come to mind when people talk about milk. So it might surprise you that there's a lack of it in this plant-based milk.

Despite their popularity, eggs are a polarizing subject when it comes to how they affect the body. What does research say about egg consumption and gut health?

The 800 gram challenge involves increasing your daily fruit and vegetable intake. Health Digest spoke with an expert to learn if this can help with weight loss.

Having enough protein in your diet can be beneficial if you're aiming to lose weight. However, the wrong protein sources might actually hinder your progress.

There are times when you may be prompted to take a second look at your poop, like when you've been eating too many grapes. You may be surprised by what happens.

When we think of protein, we often look at lean meats, eggs, nuts and seeds, lentils, and tofu. But did you know that green beans also contain protein?

Eating the same foods each day might be a great idea since you only have to meal prep once a week. However, it could also have certain effects on your sleep.

You probably already know that olive oil can help support heart health. It turns out, though, that there can be an added benefit to eating it every day.

If you're having trouble falling asleep at night, incorporating this popular carb into your diet might help. However, there might be some drawbacks, too.

Everyone knows the importance of including fruits in a well-rounded diet. But what would happen if, instead of a balanced diet, you consume more fruit daily?

Sugar excites your taste buds, but you know it's not great for your health. Nutrition expert Jamie Feit explains how to curb your sugar cravings.

If you find yourself regularly having trouble sleeping at night, you might want to add a bit more meat to your diet. But we don't mean chicken, pork, or beef.

When it comes to protein-rich food sources, potatoes aren't typically the first things people think of. Relatively speaking, though, they pack quite a punch.

When you're following a plant-based diet, you must ensure you're getting all the nutrients you need in your diet. This vegan-friendly food has iron in spades.

Fruits are generally top-of-mind when it comes to healthy food. But suddenly eating fruit on a daily basis can have a surprising effect on your bowel movements.

When we talk about protein, its role in building muscle is usually the first thing that comes to mind. But a protein deficiency can affect bone health, too.

Specific food cravings can tell us a lot more about our bodies than we realize. If you suddenly feel a strong desire to eat sour foods, here's what that means.

There certainly is such a thing as "too much of a good thing," but is chocolate one of those you can have too much of?