Dietary Essentials

While some antibiotics are absorbed better when taken with food, food can be detrimental to the absorption of other types of antibiotics, especially dairy.

Although instant oatmeal is made from healthy oats, with such a quick cook time, the question begs to be asked -- is the instant stuff actually good for you?

It's no secret that pasta is a big no-no for low-carbohydrate diets, but even if you aren't dieting, you may be carb-loading without even realizing it.

Artificial sweeteners are commonly used as a way to enjoy sweet foods without the negative effects of sugar. But these sweeteners come with some controversy.

When you're reading the label on a vitamin container, you may see the amount of the vitamin that a capsule contains listed as IU rather than milligrams.

Eating carbs before bed can have different effects, depending on your metabolism, the type of carb you're consuming, and how you eat throughout the day,

Do you know what's in your food? Even you aren't already in the habit of checking nutrition labels, you should at least give these items a quick scan.

The Nordic and Mediterranean diets are more similar than they are different.

The Day-Off Diet might be the best option for anyone who's tried and failed to stick to a strict diet in the past.

A busy day calls for a much-needed morning caffeine buzz. Unfortunately, a cup of java often comes with a rather undesirable aftereffect: coffee breath.

Coffee lovers rejoice! There is yet another health benefit you can add to the list of why giving up your beloved morning latte is simply not an option.

A satiating diet is similar in many ways to a Mediterranean diet, with a few critical small differences.

Sipping hot water — plain, with a twist of lemon, or even as an herbal tea — can have some surprising benefits, from improved digestion to smoother skin.

Many foods advertise their vitamin and mineral content, but what exactly are they selling? Are these nutrients the same thing? And which ones do we need most?

Eating cereal as an every day breakfast is not uncommon. But whether or not this is a healthy morning meal choice depends on what kind of cereal you're eating.

You probably haven't seen raw potatoes on the veggie and dip platter at parties. Because potatoes are often served cooked, does that mean we can't eat them raw?

Consider trying sunflower seeds as a healthy snack in place of your favorite salty potato chip. With all their health benefits, it will be worth the adjustment.

Rice is a common staple in many meals. It's versatile and simple to prepare. With so many types of rice, you might be wondering, which kind is the healthiest?

Nutella's ingredients are sugar, palm oil, hazelnuts, skim milk, cocoa, lecithin, and vanillin, listed in order of amount.

Protein powder seems like a simple, healthy addition to your diet, but not all containers of protein powder are created equal.

Can a regular menu of a burger, fries, and soda, or a similar fast food meal, really do the body harm? As it turns out, the answer is a resounding yes.

It wasn't uncommon for milk to be unpasteurized before the 1900s, so it might seem like if we did it then, it's safe to do it now. But is that actually true?

When you don't get enough protein, there are a ton of things (none of them good) that can happen to you.

With dozens of loaves lining store shelves, what are the healthiest bread choices? To find them, you'll need to do some research and read some labels first.

Vitamin C helps with a number of important bodily functions, but did you know that intaking too much vitamin C can potentially have some negative side effects?

Kombucha tea is loaded with antioxidants and probiotics. However, it is possible to drink too much, which can lead to several troublesome side effects.

Tap water has a reputation for being less safe than bottled water. Both are regulated by safety standards, but which of the two have more health benefits?