Dietary Essentials

While eating veggies, root-to-stem, is a great way to use every part of the vegetable, some parts of the eggplants are better left in the compost.

Using energy drinks before and during exercise is becoming popular, but it turns out energy drinks might not be the best choice for staying active.

Staying hydrated is one of the most important things you can do for your body. Here are some of the most common hydration myths you'll want to avoid.

Fiber is an important part of a balanced diet, but not all fiber is the same. Learn how a certain form of fiber might be hazardous to your health.

Energy drinks are a popular go-to for many. But which brand reigns supreme in the quest for greatest energy booster? Here's what our audience says.

While coffee is beloved by folks across the world, for certain people, drinking it in the morning could be a seriously bad idea. Here are some reasons why.

Health Digest conducted a survey asking people which healthy drink they were most likely to reach for between several choices -- and here's what we found out.

Problems with circulation can lead to a host of uncomfortable symptoms, like fatigue, muscle cramps, feeling cold in the hands and feet, and varicose veins.

Alton Brown explained how his priorities have shifted toward living a healthier lifestyle and shared his best tip for improving eating habits.

Cravings during pregnancy are certainly real, but deli meat is actually something that doctors advise against eating during pregnancy. Here is why.

Aloe vera can be more than a burn remedy. In fact, some of its benefits require that you eat it. However, some may be hesitant when it comes to the skin.

Although we usually associate cravings with comfort foods, they can also happen with healthy vegetables, like kale. However, some may even wonder, why kale?

When having fish, there's always a question as to whether to eat the skin. Does the skin taste as good as the fish, and is there any benefit to eating it?

Given that a diet that is high in sodium can raise your risk of heart disease, what does it do to your heart rate? Here is what you should know.

While they may be beneficial in some situations, electrolyte beverages vary in quality from one brand to the next and may contain not-so-healthy ingredients.

No doubt the liver serves an important purpose in our bodies, but when it comes to the liver as a dinner item, is it safe and healthy for us to eat?

There are now more plant-based meat alternatives than ever before. However, with so many choices out there, many wonder which is considered the healthiest.

Children are more inclined to eat breakfast in the morning if adults set a good example. Yet how many of us are regularly eating breakfast throughout the week?

Following the keto diet requires drastic change to your diet, which leads to lacking some vitamins. Luckily, there are supplements to combat these issues.

Soda is one of the most popular go-to drinks in America, but maybe not so much with Health Digest readers. Discover the results of our exclusive survey.

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.