Dietary Essentials

Unsurprisingly, eating canned tuna can help you move further along in your weight-loss journey. There are a few things to take note of, however. Read on.

Vending machines may not conjure up images of healthy snacks. Thus, you may find it surprising that these snack-packed devices do offer healthy choices.

Microwaves have their own way of working, so food cooks a little differently in them. Here's the one risk the FDA warns of when preparing food in a microwave.

If you've found a stray K-Cup in your drawer, you might wonder if it's still good enough to use. But the answer is a little more nuanced than you think.

Water is always an optimal choice for hydrating after a workout, but these are some of the best post-workout drinks that aren't water. Some might surprise you.

When it comes to meat, mold is generally not a good sign. Some types of molds can cause illness. However, there are some meats that get a pass, including these.

Is canned tuna a regular part of your diet? According to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration, there's a specific type of canned tuna that you should avoid.

There are some disadvantages to sticking to a high-protein diet, including constipation. Here's how this conscious lifestyle choice affects your bowel movement.

Popcorn tends to have a reputation as a junk food snack for comfy movie nights. But would you believe that it actually has a hidden nutritional benefit?

A good protein bar can be the perfect post-workout snack when you're in a hurry, but are Barebell's protein bars good for you? We break it down.

Let's dive into the research behind why full-fat cheese might be the healthier choice and why added fillers could make low-fat cheese unhealthy.

Rice can have many health benefits. However, there's a good reason you may not want to eat rice while it's still hot. Here's what you should know.

As you search through an array of artificial sweeteners for your morning coffee, you might want to rethink those that contain sucralose.

Large quantities of energy drinks every day could cause a range of side effects. For growing children, they could also have an effect on height. Here's why.

Despite all of the myths you may have encountered while preparing for a night of drinking, one supplement may actually help prevent your next hangover.

Spikes in heart rate after a meal can be caused by multiple factors. Although usually normal, this occurrence can also indicate a more serious issue.

Are you an avid runner? Your diet has a huge impact on your performance. Here are 5 of the best and 5 of the worst foods you can eat for training and recovery.

Alzheimer's disease is the seventh leading cause of death in the U.S. Fortunately, there are foods you can eat to help reduce your risk of developing it.

A new TikTok food trend is going around, and this one is delicious and healthy. The yogurt magic shell trick adds decadent chocolate to protein-rich yogurt.

Prime Energy packs a punch when it comes to caffeine content and experts claim that it may pose potential health risks to consumers, especially children.

Alcohol can have highly destructive effects on the human body - but there are also studies that point to health benefits of drinking red wine.

The words "Sour Patch Kids" and "health benefit" may not sound like they belong in the same sentence. But this tip from a therapist on TikTok may surprise you.

Prenatal vitamins have some extra nutrients in them specifically to help women who are pregnant or hoping to conceive, so should you take them if you aren't?

Has the thought of avoiding chocolate for good ever crossed your mind? Here are some of the things that can happen to your body when you stop eating chocolate.

Many of us are probably already aware of the many downsides of alcohol consumption. But here's a list of unexpected ways drinking alcohol affects your teeth.

The research is in. After testing several popular beverages, you would never guess which drink proved to be the most hydrating (and no, it's not water).

While it may sound like a fun idea to enjoy some alcohol with your friends under the hot summer sun, doing so could actually pose great risks to your health.