Dietary Essentials - Health Digest

Michelle Washmuth

When You Eat Pomegranate Seeds, This Is What Happens To Your Body

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

Candace McMillon-Dantley

Vitamin Supplements You Need If You're Gluten Free

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.

Catherine Caruso

Can You Really Get A 'Sugar Rush'?

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?

Robin Rothstein

How Much Sugar Is In An Apple?

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.

Genevieve Kane

The Benefits Of Goli Supergreens Gummies Explained

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.

dried licorice root beside bowl of ground licorice root

Brynna Standen

Health Benefits Of Licorice Root

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.

Tiffany Nicole

Can You Take Vitamin C With Vitamin B12?

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?

Donna Pudelwitts

Healthier Menu Options At Pizza Hut

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.

Andra Picincu

Is Maple Syrup A Healthier Alternative To Sugar?

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?

Ciara Turner-Ewert

Should You Be Eating The Core Of A Pineapple?

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?

Joanna Marie

How Turkey Tail Mushroom May Help Boost Your Immune System

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.

Ciara Turner-Ewert

Can You Have A Withdrawal From Dairy?

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?

Andra Picincu

If You Already Eat Probiotic Foods, Do You Really Need A Supplement?

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

healthyNick

The Health Benefits Of Eating More Sourdough Bread

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.

Molly Hurford

Oatmeal Vs Brown Rice: Is One Better For 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?

cooking up different dishes in air fryer

Maria Faller

Health Benefits Of Air Fryers You Might Not Know

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.

A. Sooter

The Truth About WW's Purple Plan

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.

Michelle Washmuth

When You Eat Too Many Bananas, This Is What Happens

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.

Kimberly Smith

How Is A Portion Size Different From A Serving Size?

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.

Brynna Standen

Why You're Craving Shellfish

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?

Maria Faller

What Really Happens When You Start Taking Olive Leaf Extract

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

Robin Rothstein

Are Bagels Bad For You?

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?

Ruth Clark

Is It Helpful To Drink Milk When You're Dehydrated?

Sports drinks and water are usual solutions to rehydrating, but cow's milk may also be a good option. Learn why you might want to switch up your post-gym drink.

bottled plant-based milks on a grey background

Agnes Erickson

This Is What Happens When You Drink Too Much Dairy-Free Milk

Oat, soy, almond, cashew, macadamia nut, pistachio. If you're looking for a dairy-free milk, the options are plenty. But can you have too much dairy-free milk?

Michelle Washmuth

Why You Should Think Twice Before Eating Bacon And Eggs

Whether scrambled, over easy, in an omelet, or on a sandwich, many people enjoy bacon and eggs for breakfast. But do the health benefits match the popularity?

Maria Faller

The Surprising Way Vitamin C Can Affect Your Allergies

Vitamin C not only helps keep you healthy and robust but may protect against immune system deficiencies. Can it help with your allergies as well?

Fit man making a salad with fresh vegetables

Andra Picincu

Men Should Start Eating This To Get More Fiber In Their Diet

If you're a man, you may find it difficult to get enough fiber. Steak, cottage cheese, and other animal-derived foods are full of protein, but have no fiber.