Dietary Essentials

The theory of food combining goes back a long way, but before you decide to try food combining today, read what experts and the evidence have to say.

Khloe Kardashian has gone through many transformations over the years, but none quite so dramatic as her "revenge body." Here's a look her weight-loss diet.

If you're going low-carb, you'll want to find out if there are carbohydrates in your favorite beverages. A good place to start is with your morning cup of joe.

Potassium is an essential mineral that your body needs to function at its best -- so what foods can you target to get your daily intake? Read on to find out.

Though they're often marketed as choicer cuts, you might be taking a risk with that tomahawk steak. Here's why you should avoid bone-in meat at restaurants.

There's good news when it comes to improving your insulin sensitivity. Read on for all the details.

COPD is a progressive disease that affects the lungs of millions of people worldwide. Here are the best foods to eat if you have COPD.

Doctors have a number of methods to medically treat Graves' disease, but an important way to manage the symptoms is by eating (and avoiding) certain foods.

If you want to stay healthy, then you need to stay hydrated. You might add a slice of lemon or lime to flavor your water -- but which one is better for you?

Are you craving bacon? Why is it that our mouths still water for bacon, even though we know there are foods that are better for us? We have the answer.

The idea of increasing neurotransmitters through diet has become a popular one. But can you really increase serotonin and dopamine with food?

While many herbs and spices can help you manage your waistline, certain condiments and sauces that contain these ingredients may actually make you gain weight.

There are many fast food items out there boasting more calories than you'd expect. Here are some deceivingly high-calorie fast food items to look out for.

Behind matcha's green color is a nutritional powerhouse, and swapping your afternoon coffee for a cup of matcha instead may have major health benefits.

Grapefruit oil is antimicrobial, antibacterial, and can even aid kidney functions. Learn what it can do and how it can benefit your kidney health.

How can you know if you're drinking too much alcohol? From impaired decision-making to weight gain, here are some of the signs that can indicate a problem.

Mountain Dew energy drinks come in different styles and flavors, but are any of them good for you?

Though it slightly lacks fiber and calories, there are a few things you can do to make Orgain's protein powder a good meal replacement shake for weight loss.

It's unlikely you've heard that the long green vegetable known as asparagus could improve your sex life. Here's how.

Success on the keto diet is entirely possible. It's just a matter of avoiding some big mistakes that everyone tends to make when embarking on the plan.

Research points to certain classes of foods and drinks that you may want to avoid, or at least limit, if you have depression. Here are a few.

For those with HIV, certain kinds of foods are optimal for meeting nutritional needs and promoting health. Learn which foods to reach for here.

KIND bars are marketed as being healthy alternatives to similar snack bars, but is this claim really true? Find out more here.

Oats are a cereal grain that can provide a number of health benefits if consumed regularly. Here's everything you need to know.

Because it is packed with antioxidants, the chaga mushroom is a superfood that has some unexpected health benefits. Here's everything you need to know.

In an interview with Heath Digest, Inna A. Husain, medical director of Laryngology Community Hospital Munster, shares what to eat when you have a sore throat.

Intermittent fasting is a pattern of eating that limits the number of calories consumed during a specific period of time. Here are some of its benefits.