Dietary Essentials

As it turns out, eating simple carbohydrates, or sugars, before a workout can actually be counterproductive. Here's why, and here's what you should eat instead.

Mountain Dew is among the most popular sodas in the country, but we all know that soda tends to have a lot of sugar. How much sugar is in a can of Mountain Dew?

We all know sugar can contribute to cavities and weight gain, but its impact is much more widespread than that. Did you know it can also impact your bladder?

Can people take multivitamins on an empty stomach? Many people take these vitamins right when they wake up before eating, but should they? Here's what to know.

Running a 5K can be an exhilarating experience that benefits your mind and body. Here's what you should eat before a 5K run so you can perform at your peak.

Pomegranate seeds are high in antioxidants, fiber, magnesium, vitamin E, and polyunsaturated fat acids, but could cause some digestive issues.

Whether cutting out gluten is necessary for your health or is simply a lifestyle choice, you could be cutting out important nutrients that keep you healthy.

If you have a sweet tooth, you may have been told that eating too much candy and baked goods can give you a sugar rush, but is this necessarily the truth?

Avoiding sugar as part of a healthy diet isn't always easy. Thankfully, you can always turn to fruit, such as apples, as a source of healthy, natural sugars.

Sometimes it can be hard to eat your daily servings of fruits and veggies. You may turn to supplements like Goli Supergreens Gummies to fill nutritional gaps.

For millennia, humans have known licorice as a healing root that could cure many ailments. Let's take a closer look at the health benefits it may offer.

While it's easy to assume they coincide seamlessly, the truth is that some vitamins may hinder the function of others. Is this true of vitamins C and B-12?

Pizza Hut may not always be the best choice for healthy eating. However, there are some healthier options on their menu that won't completely derail your diet.

Maple syrup is an all-natural product that many people use in place of sugar for sweetening. But does being natural make it a healthier alternative to sugar?

Many people cut out the core of the pineapple and throw it away due to its fibrous nature. But should you actually be eating the pineapple core?

Turkey tail mushrooms have been a mainstay in traditional medicine for centuries. Here are a few reasons why they may help boost your immune system.

What happens if you're accustomed to eating milk and cheese, then go cold turkey? Some say you go through withdrawal. Is there any evidence behind this claim?

Do you eat probiotic foods like yogurt, sauerkraut, pickles, natto, or buttermilk on most days? If not, do you need to take a supplement?

Sourdough is a bread with a unique taste. Taste aside, however, you might wonder if sourdough has any health benefits. The answer may surprise you.

When talking about healthy complex carbohydrates, the two that often get mentioned are oatmeal and brown rice. But is one healthier than the other?

With a wide range in recipes from chicken wings and asparagus to fried Oreos and donuts, the air fryer can whip up almost any food using little to no oil.

The Weight Watchers website says that SmartPoints make it easier to eat healthy and they're not wrong. Here's the scoop on the WW's Purple plan.

Bananas are known for their nutritional benefits as a quick on-the-go snack. But hidden behind the vitamin-rich reputation are some risks to overeating them.

The terms "portion size" and "serving size" may get used interchangeably, but they aren't the same thing. Learn which one matters the most for your health.

Food cravings affect nearly 90% of the population and can clue us into what our body needs. What does it mean when you crave something specific, like shellfish?

Olive leaf extract is obtained from the olive leaves of the olive tree, and this powerhouse supplement can offer more benefits than you think.

Bagels are a popular, convenient morning breakfast — and even plain bagels are delicious. But are bagels bad for you? And what about the "healthy" ones?