Dietary Essentials

For avid snackers sticking to a low-carb diet, there's an easy-to-prepare option that not only has cholesterol-lowering properties, but also helps you poop.

Super Bowl snacks aren't expected to be healthy, but that doesn't mean they have to give you tummy trouble, either. Avoid poop problems by making smart choices.

If you have high cholesterol levels, there are a number of ways you can improve your health. One is to incorporate helpful foods into your everyday diet.

Football star Patrick Mahomes has a favorite snack that can usually be found on many people's plates. But its hidden ingredient can affect your blood sugar.

If you're tuning in to the Super Bowl, there's a chance your blood pressure will rise -- not just because of the results, but also due to poor snack choices.

While the Super Bowl may seem like a great excuse to pig out on delicious snacks, it's important to avoid certain popular options for your prostate health.

Although passing gas is completely normal and healthy, some foods are more likely to induce it than others, including some of the healthiest vegetables.

Let's take a look at how many calories an NFL lineman might typically eat every day compared to quarterbacks like Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts.

You might notice that drinking alcohol makes you sleepy. We'll delve into why this occurs and why it might not be such a good idea to use it as a sleep aid.

Trader Joe's Vegetable Fried Rice may look like a quick and nutritious solution for meals when you don't have time to prepare. But how healthy is this product?

When you learn about the sweet ingredient lurking in your McDonald's Filet-O-Fish, you probably won't be surprised. It's found in many unexpected places.

Dieting mistakes can hold us back from achieving our fitness goals. But there's one particularly big error that could be messing with your metabolism.

If you're suffering from high blood pressure or constipation, there is a certain type of vegetable juice that can help with either - or both - of those.

When you eat a certain kind of food every day, it can have an unexpected effect on your body -- and that pandemic favorite, sourdough bread, is no exception.

While Donald Trump's everyday diet is public knowledge (and far from what many would consider healthy), his wife Melania consumes more nutritious drinks daily.

How does Trump have so much energy at the age of 78? Perhaps it's down to what he drinks every day. But is his beverage of choice good for him in the long run?

Research shows that magnesium can help with naturally lowering high blood pressure levels. Three magnesium-rich foods are simple to integrate into your diet.

Certain foods can help tremendously with regulating your bowel movements, as well as your gut health. One unexpected example: a particular green vegetable.

Among the least popular vegetables in the United States, there's one commonly disliked veggie that's actually helpful against cancer and high blood pressure.

Did you know that there's a chocolate beverage that can lower your blood pressure and boost your brain health? An expert provided us with the details.

The next time you visit your local grocery, make sure you pick up this underrated vegetable that's closely related to broccoli. It can help your blood pressure.

U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has issued an advisory regarding alcohol and it's link to seven types of cancer. Here's what we know about the risk.

There are certain kinds of food that we consider "bad" for breakfast. But one particularly controversial option may help you fight diseases during the winter.

Given that the FDA has banned Red Dye 3 due its link to cancer in rats, this leaves a lingering question: What about Red Dye 40? Is Red Dye 3 really worse?

In need of a post-workout recovery drink, but all out of protein shake? You might be interested in grabbing an unexpected option: a glass of chocolate milk.

Certain fruits can help with bowel movements, making you poop easier. Others can aid your heart health. But there's an underrated fruit that can do both.

Regardless of why you do it, skipping breakfast could be affecting your blood pressure. Here's what to know about starting your day in a heart-healthy way.