Dietary Essentials

Anyone who's gone too long between meals knows that familiar rumbling of the stomach. But you may be shocked to hear your stomach growl even after you've eaten.

The consumption of alcohol can come with a variety of risks. Now, researchers are looking to see if drinking can cause strokes earlier on in life.

To find out people's preferred go-to healthy snack, we issued a survey to readers of Health Digest and asked them to select their favorite snack.

Utilizing the medicinal properties of plants is a tradition as old as mankind, and lemongrass is a particular favorite. Here's the benefits of lemongrass tea.

One type of fish that's always considered a healthy choice is salmon. But the amount of protein depends on what type of salmon you're eating.

If you have trouble falling asleep at night, someone may have recommended you try taking melatonin. But is it safe? Here's what you should know.

Peaches can be the perfect healthy addition to your favorite summer treat. But the fuzzy skin on a peach can cause a much-debated issue — should you peel it?

Many people are affected by dairy and food allergies. Though the brand takes care to label allergens, some surprising Chick-fil-A menu items contained dairy.

One of the most popular drinks on the market is the Celsius energy drink. But is this option actually good for you?

When attempting to follow a healthy diet, the phrase "eat in moderation" often gets raised. Here's what it actually means to eat in moderation.

Ditching meat can lead to healthy changes like lower rates of certain diseases, including heart disease and cancer. But could it also cause withdrawal symptoms?

If you are thinking of taking a prenatal vitamin and you are not pregnant or planning to become pregnant, you might want to think again. Here's why.

While it's easy to write off parsley as decoration, you may not know that it can come with some surprising side effects: some positive and some possibly unsafe.

Because multivitamins and supplements have become increasingly popular, Health Digest set out to determine which brands of vitamin supplements are most favored.

Many of us know that taking vitamins can be good for us. Now a new study highlights the importance of vitamin D in particular.

Creatinine is a waste product generated from the normal breakdown of muscle tissues. The body filters this waste through the kidneys and expels it in urine.

Stress can take a toll on the body, both physically and mentally. Luckily, reducing stress may be as simple as sharing a meal with a friend or family member.

Biotin technology allows doctors to detect various conditions but taking biotin supplements can alter results. Find out if this applies to COVID tests as well.

Which healthier cooking oils do people prefer? Health Digest wanted to investigate the top cooking oils our readers keep handy, and here's what we found out.

Adding leafy greens to your smoothies is a great way to take in some extra veggies and gain their nutritional benefits. Here are some to try.

A night of drinking can lead to a morning of headaches, nausea, and fatigue -- and while some foods can exacerbate these issues, others can help.

Previous research has linked eating late into the evening with weight gain. However, a new study found a possible reason as to why this is.

Most alcohol is made by fermenting natural starch and sugar, which contributes to its calorie load. Luckily, you don't have to swear off booze altogether.

For some, the consumption of certain things like alcohol or caffeine is often implicated in the success or failure of fertility. But which one affects it more?

Tea has been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years. Here's what to know about research that's linking tea drinking to an unexpected health benefit.

Our genes play a role in nearly everything we do and every choice we make. A new study tells us if they can affect how much alcohol we drink.

Some food items are meant to be peeled. While we routinely remove the outer layers of an onion or banana, are cucumbers another item we should be eating bare?