Dietary Essentials

Do you eat three meals per day? Health Digest decided to find out how many meals readers eat in a day, and the results might surprise you.

Melatonin is a popular sleep aid used by many Americans. Unfortunately, it can have negative outcomes when used by children. Here's what they are.

Along with boasting a variety of health benefits, green tea can be instrumental for your oral health, especially if you suffer from bad breath.

The majority of Americans look to energy drinks like Red Bull to provide a caffeine boost during their day. But if you're pregnant, is it safe to consume them?

If you're accustomed to eating other fruit peels for their high phytochemical and fiber content, it's natural to wonder if this applies to mango skins too.

There's no shame in gulping down that cup of coffee anymore. A recent study suggests that consuming ground, decaf, or instant coffee could benefit your health.

If you experience heartburn after eating nuts, you're not alone. Here's the science behind why they may cause heartburn, but also how they could prevent it too.

Alton Brown discussed focusing on brain health, his partnership with Neuriva, how his eating and lifestyle habits have changed after turning 60, and more.

Staying hydrated has a number of benefits during pregnancy, but just how much water do you need to guzzle down on a daily basis? Here's what we know.

You bought a package of beef from the store over the weekend but forgot about it. It's turned slightly gray, can you still eat it? The answer may surprise you.

Birch water can provide a whole range of benefits, even without being directly ingested. Either way, some may even prefer it over other natural drinks.

Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. Luckily, drinking tea may be the solution to reducing the chance of being at risk of the disease.

Whether you realize it or not, you probably want your digestion to be better. Let's take a look at some top tips for naturally improving digestion.

Meat processors use chemicals called nitrates and nitrites to keep meat fresh longer. Here's what you should know about the benefits and risks of nitrates.

You may not have heard of the female-oriented telehealth and supplement company Binto. Discover the truth about the company and its custom-tailored products.

Heartburn is typically prompted by our diets. Here are some of the worst foods you can put on the table if you're trying to avoid heartburn.

The First Lady of the U.S., Dr. Jill Biden has previously stated that "food is love." Here's what she's revealed about her regular eating habits.

As far as condiments go, few can compete with the sweet and spicy sublimity of sriracha. But the popular sauce may have some hidden side effects.

Urologist and men's health expert Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt shares how men can support their prostate health over time, naturally.

You can help boost your keratin levels by eating different types of food that support your body's ability to produce and synthesize it. Here are 14 examples.

Experts haven't discovered a cure for psoriasis yet. However, there are options for managing the condition, including eating and avoiding certain foods.

Gut health is tied to the immune system, mental health, and autoimmune and cardiovascular diseases. This is why it's important to understand food intolerance.

Many people take vitamin D supplements, but have you ever wondered what's the best time of day to take them? Learn about the best time of day to take vitamin D.

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.

Swapping sucralose for sugar can help reduce calorie intake and help keep blood sugar levels balanced, but could it also be bad for you in some ways?

The American diet is extremely high in sodium, but there are many salt alternatives on the market. Learn about green salt, and if it's good for you.

Even though sweet potatoes are ubiquitous for being a side dish, craving them may be your body's way of clueing you in on what it really needs.