Dietary Essentials

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.

Staying hydrated has a number of benefits during pregnancy, but just how much water do you need to guzzle down on a daily basis? Here's what we know.

As far as condiments go, few can compete with the sweet and spicy sublimity of sriracha. But the popular sauce may have some hidden side effects.

Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes. Luckily, drinking tea may be the solution to reducing the chance of being at risk of the disease.

Whether you realize it or not, you probably want your digestion to be better. Let's take a look at some top tips for naturally improving digestion.

Meat processors use chemicals called nitrates and nitrites to keep meat fresh longer. Here's what you should know about the benefits and risks of nitrates.

You may not have heard of the female-oriented telehealth and supplement company Binto. Discover the truth about the company and its custom-tailored products.

Heartburn is typically prompted by our diets. Here are some of the worst foods you can put on the table if you're trying to avoid heartburn.

You can help boost your keratin levels by eating different types of food that support your body's ability to produce and synthesize it. Here are 14 examples.

Experts haven't discovered a cure for psoriasis yet. However, there are options for managing the condition, including eating and avoiding certain foods.

Gut health is tied to the immune system, mental health, and autoimmune and cardiovascular diseases. This is why it's important to understand food intolerance.

Many people take vitamin D supplements, but have you ever wondered what's the best time of day to take them? Learn about the best time of day to take vitamin D.

Swapping sucralose for sugar can help reduce calorie intake and help keep blood sugar levels balanced, but could it also be bad for you in some ways?

Even though sweet potatoes are ubiquitous for being a side dish, craving them may be your body's way of clueing you in on what it really needs.

There's something special yet satisfying about biting into a crunchy, salty pickle. But is it safe for a baby to join in on this pickle frenzy?

Certain parts of the animal like the organs are often overlooked or cast aside, but should they be? Just what is offal and is it good for you to eat it?

Kiwifruit is a delicious, tart treat of a fruit, but can you eat the fuzzy skin? Learn whether or not you should be eating your kiwi skins.

Broccoli generally is delicious and incredibly healthy. While it has long been enjoyed by many worldwide, it can actually be dangerous to some people.