Dietary Essentials

Air fryers have become immensely popular over the past few years. But like with any appliance, you'll only get all the benefits if you use it correctly.

According to a 2018 class action lawsuit, beverages from La Croix contain artificial ingredients, but does that necessarily mean they are bad for you?

Join us as we peel back the facts and boil down the details on your sweet potato portions. Here's what happens to your body when you eat sweet potatoes daily.

MiO is a calorie-free, sugar-free flavored water enhancer found on most grocery store shelves. But are these drinks healthy?

Watermelon is a vitamin-rich fruit that offers many tasty health benefits, like antioxidants, but is it possible to eat too much of it?

If you love eating frozen dinners, you're in good company. However, among the many choices available on shelves are some that you should probably avoid.

Fat can have a bad reputation, but it's necessary for a healthy body. Here's what happens when you don't get enough in your diet.

While seafood is generally recommended for good health, there are some types of fish you'll want to avoid. Here's the best types to try, and the ones to avoid.

Grapefruit juice is packed with health benefits and makes a great addition to your daily breakfast or afternoon snack.

If you're a man, you may find it difficult to get enough fiber. Steak, cottage cheese, and other animal-derived foods are full of protein, but have no fiber.

Bread has been a staple food in many countries around the world for thousands of years, but eating too much of it can take a toll on your health.

Ranch dressing may have several unique ingredients, but there is one specific addition that some may want to avoid, especially if they are prone to bloating.

Spirulina is a common supplement for astronauts. Many people wonder why algae supplements are among the carefully chosen supplies sent up to space.

The combination of salty broth and carb-loaded noodles makes many types of soup undeniably appealing. But there may be more to your craving than taste alone.

Onions are certainly packed with nutrients. While you can get some benefits from cooked onions, eating them raw is still (mostly) the way to go.

We might have a thing or two to learn from all those fancy spas that serve their clients limitless glasses of ice cold lemon water.

Quest protein bars became popular in 2013. Some say that Quest is one of the best protein bars for athletes, but can you trust these claims?

The 12 conventionally-grown produce items that contain the highest levels of pesticide residue are known as the dirty dozen, as ranked annually by the EWG.

There are a number of good reasons to incorporate shellfish into your diet if you don't have any related allergies, but is it safe to consume every day?

The potential health benefits of wine have been touted by various cultures across the globe for thousands of years. Is red or white better for you?

Just as our bodies change when we age, so do our nutritional needs. Read on to find out which vitamins you should be taking at every age for optimal health.

If you've ever drunk juice from a box, it was likely a juice from concentrate. But just how bad is this type of juice for your health?

"Sugar-free" is not as consequence-free as some may believe. Diet Coke and similar sodas can wreak havoc on your body if consumed on a regular basis.

Usually made with mixed nuts and dried fruit, trail mix can be a healthy treat. However, it can also be quite unhealthy when certain ingredients are added.

Avocado: buttery and delicious, trendy on toast, and a nutritional powerhouse. But what happens when you eat one every day? Read on to find out.

Can Bai drinks deliver a healthy alternative to traditional sodas? Their ingredients may provide a good clue for any health enthusiast.

It's time to pull back the curtain a little more and really get to know what fuels President Joe Biden. Some of the foods in his diet may surprise you!