Nutrition - Health Digest

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Candace McMillon-Dantley

Can Probiotics Help You Lose Weight?

Adding probiotics to your diet can help keep your gut and overall health balanced, but can they also help you lose weight? Here's what you need to know.

Candace McMillon-Dantley

New Research Finds The First Ideal Diet For Pain Relief In Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients

Choosing a diet can feel like a guessing game, but a new study is taking some of the guesswork out of diets for individuals with rheumatoid arthritis.

Isabel Cohen

What You Need To Know About Prenatal Vitamins Before Taking Them

Prenatal vitamins have a range of nutrients and minerals to supplement a nutritionally adequate pregnancy diet. Here's what you need to know before taking them.

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Erin Marie

Unexpected Ways To Stay Hydrated During The Summer

If we are not mindful of how much water we are drinking, we can easily become dehydrated in the summer. Here is what you can do to prevent that.

Ciara Turner-Ewert

How Long Is Fruit Salad Safe To Eat?

Since it is so good, fruit salad often seems to be among the first leftovers to get taken home by guests, but how long is fruit salad safe to eat?

Anne Taylor

How Long Should You Wait To Retest Your Vitamin D Levels After Starting A Supplement?

You'll have to be patient when taking a new supplement.

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Erin Marie

Could Peppermint Oil Ease Your Stomach Issues?

For the roughly 25 to 45 million Americans who deal with irritable bowel syndrome, relief can be hard to find. Could peppermint oil be helpful?

Catherine Caruso

CBD Capsules That Actually Work

Because they are not regulated by the FDA, safety and efficacy of CBD products cannot be guaranteed, which is why it is important to be careful when buying.

Ciara Turner-Ewert

Does Tea Tree Oil Actually Help Your Hair Grow?

Tea tree oil is a powerful cleansing agent that can help improve scalp and hair conditions. It opens up hair follicles and stimulates growth.

Ciara Turner-Ewert

How To Read A CBD Oil Bottle To Make Sure It Actually Works

If you want the greatest potential health benefits from your CBD oil, make sure you examine the bottle, read the label, and check off some must-haves.

Kharissa Forte

What You Should Know About The Correlation Between Hormones And Weight

There are a variety of factors beyond good old-fashioned motivation and willpower that can prevent a person from losing weight. Enter hormones.

Ciara Turner-Ewert

Does Eucalyptus Oil Actually Help Treat Pain?

Eucalyptus oil is a popular essential oil with a wide array of benefits. Studies have shown that taken a certain way, this oil can lower pain levels.

Kharissa Forte

The Top Mood-Boosting Foods That'll Help Brighten Your Day

Many "comfort foods" are counterproductive. Fortunately, there are several healthier options to choose from that can lift your spirits and keep them high.

Erin Marie

Why You Need To Chew More

Chewing our food too hastily is more than just a choking hazard. The act of chewing is linked to digestive health, dental health, and how our jaw develops.

Kharissa Forte

Why Not Everyone Should Be Taking Probiotics

You can improve your gut health by eating fermented foods and taking supplements containing probiotics. But you shouldn't be taking probiotics in certain cases.

Kharissa Forte

The Best Time Of Day To Take CBD

CBD can help boost your mood, alleviate stress, and prepare you for a good night's sleep. So when is the best time to take it for the greatest health benefits?

Kharissa Forte

What's The Difference Between Hemp-Derived CBD Isolate And Full-Spectrum Hemp Oil?

Hemp-derived CBD oil is usually labeled as isolate, full-spectrum, or broad-spectrum. Know the differences between the three, and decide which is best for you.

Maria Faller

The Strange Ingredient You'd Be Surprised Is In Chewing Gum

Most people don't know about this surprising ingredient commonly found in gum. What is it, and where is it hiding on the label? Read on to find out.

Kimberly Smith

Can You Eat Too Many Bell Peppers?

Overindulging in bell peppers is easy. They're tasty, snackable, and loaded with vitamins C, A, B6, B9, E, and K1. But you could be allergic to them.

Miriam Hahn

Healthy Banana Bread Recipe

This healthy banana bread will keep you feeling nourished, without that heavy feeling from excess sugar, oil, or eggs.

Anne Taylor

Do Apple Cider Vinegar Shots Live Up To Their Hype?

Apple cider vinegar shots are all the rage, but are they really good for you?

Sabika Hassan

This Is What Really Happens When You Eat Expired Eggs

If the eggs in your carton are past their expiration date, is it safe to eat them? Before you crack one open to eat, know this about expired eggs.

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Kharissa Forte

Why You Should Be Wary Of Vegan Collagen

Going vegan can help you consume ample nutrients, lose excess weight, and reduce your risk of diabetes and heart disease, among other rewards.

Erin Marie

How Long Is Salad Still Safe To Eat?

Even salad that's remained sealed will eventually expire. So when should we toss out salad that's been prepared versus bagged salad that's been unopened?

Anne Taylor

The Real Reason You Should Avoid Fresh-Squeezed Juices At Restaurants

Fresh-squeezed juices are delicious, but they also come with a risk.

Ciara Turner-Ewert

Is Apple Cider Vinegar Considered A Probiotic?

Claims about this fermented apple cider vinegar say it aids in weight loss and supports blood sugar, but is it a probiotic? Here's what you need to know.

Michelle McGlinn

Simple Kale Caesar Salad Recipe

This Caesar swaps out romaine lettuce for kale, and the results are perfectly fresh and delicious.