Dietary Essentials

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?

Those who've had bariatric surgery may wonder if they can still partake of caffeine. Here's what the experts have to say about your morning cup post-surgery.

Adaptogens are nothing new -- some have been used medicinally for hundreds of years. But adding them to your daily routine can help you manage stress better.

Rice is an important dish across many cultures. However, before stocking up on it, you should be aware of how it affects the body if consumed when expired.

Similar to claims suggesting that there's an ideal time of day to eat fruit, there's also a belief that drinking water after meals could disrupt digestion.

Sweet potatoes are a notorious holiday side dish. But there are reasons to load your plate with this nutritious food year round, especially for men.

Chipotle is one of the healthier fast-casual restaurants out there, but it depends on what you choose. Their highest-fat menu item might surprise you.

With this in mind, eating breakfast every day may be a good idea to support your overall health, but which healthy breakfast items do people eat most often?

Worried about bad breath ruining your day? Here are some of the best foods you can incorporate into your daily diet to help you combat halitosis.

Consuming soda on a daily basis can ultimately wreak havoc on your well-being. In fact, it could also be affecting your overall oral health.

It's advisable to stay hydrated while taking creatine in order to get the most out of the supplements, but what happens if you don't? Here's what to know.

It's well-known that avocados are healthy for you. But could eating them at night be not such a great idea? And which food should you snack on instead?

A recent study may indicate that people who drink red wines have healthier gut bacteria levels than those who drink other kinds of alcohol. Is it really true?

New FDA guidelines set standards for what constitutes "healthy" in consumer packaged goods -- including cereal. Here are the cereals that didn't make the cut.

As you age, your body stops producing as much collagen as it once did. Read on to find out what to do when your body's collagen levels start decreasing.

Bloating, gas, cramps, and fatigue may result from a condition called leaky gut. Here are some foods you should eat (and avoid) to improve your gut health.

The food we eat affects our health, including that of our eyes. To help protect against eye diseases and vision loss, consider adding these foods to your plate.