Nutrition - Health Digest

An array of salty snacks against a gray background

Ruth Clark

If You're Craving Salt, It Could Be A Sign Of This

We all need salt to survive, but what does it mean if you're craving salt when it's readily available and in many of our typical foods?

Tiffany Nicole

Lamb Versus Beef: Which Is Best?

Calling all meat-eaters and flexitarians. Join us in the great debate between eating sheep versus beef. Does one selection trump the other? Is one healthier?

Catherine Caruso

This Healthy Swap Can Replace Your Salty Snacks

If you're in the mood for a salty snack, you might be tempted to reach for fries or potato chips, which tend to be high in calories, sodium, and saturated fat.

Robin Rothstein

Is Propel Water Good For You?

Replenishing and rehydrating your body after exercise. One popular method is to consume a sports drink like Propel water. But is Propel water good for you?

Candace McMillon-Dantley

Is It Safe To Drink Alcohol While Taking Diabetes Medication?

People with diabetes on medication to control glucose levels and treat high blood pressure or high cholesterol could put themselves at risk by drinking alcohol.

Anne Taylor

How Much Sugar Is In Whole Wheat Bread?

Whole wheat bread is a healthier option than white bread, but it still contains some sugar.

Vincent Madrone

What Defines A Food Swamp?

Food swamps are areas where there are more fast food and unhealthy eating options than healthy ones. Unfortunately, this impacts the health of many people.

Janelle Cox

When You Eat Berries Every Day, This Is What Happens To Your Body

Low in calories and heavy on nutrients, berries are among the healthiest foods for your body. But can eating them every day keep the doctor away?

Candace McMillon-Dantley

The Vitamins You Need If You Have Dry Eyes

You may think that your dry eyes come from looking at your phone for too long, but they could be the result of not getting enough of the right vitamins.

Kharissa Forte

How Many Carbs Can You Eat On The Keto Diet?

With keto being the top food-related search term in 2020, it is time to discuss what this diet is, its effects, and how many carbs you are asked to eat.

Kharissa Forte

Are ZOA Energy Drinks Good For You?

The media may have you buzzing about Dwayne Johnson's energy drink called ZOA. While the drink claims many health benefits, are they actually healthy?

Niko Vercelletto

Turkey Bacon Versus Regular Bacon: Which Is Better For Your Cholesterol?

Since bacon is so delicious, people are naturally seeking healthier alternatives, and one of these is turkey bacon. Is turkey bacon as healthy as it seems?

Isabel Cohen

The Big Differences Between Keto And Atkins

Keto and Atkins are two popular diets. Both aim to reduce the number of carbs you eat. But what's the difference between them and which should you choose?

Niko Vercelletto

Is It Possible To Be Allergic To Sugar?

Food allergies are common. With sugar found in so many foods, including fruit, milk, ketchup, even cold medicine, being allergic to sugar could be challenging.

Anne Taylor

Is Raw Fish Good For You?

Should you avoid raw fish or is it okay to eat?

Anne Taylor

Fish Oil Versus Eating Fish: Which Is Better For Heart Health?

Here's which option is better for your heart health.

Kharissa Forte

This Is Why Women Should Start Eating More Beets

Beets are bright, purplish-red root vegetables that are just as vital to good health as they are vibrant. Here's why women should start eating more beets.

Catherine Caruso

The Truth About Diet Sprays

Do diet sprays, or mouth sprays that contain active ingredients meant to help people lose weight, really work?

Molly Hurford

How Well Your Diet Really Works After One Year

If your weight loss has recently plateaued despite following a diet that seemed to work well for a time, you're not alone.

Woman feeling tired due to electrolyte imbalances

Andra Picincu

You're Not Getting Enough Chloride If This Happens To You

Along with magnesium, sodium, potassium, and other electrolytes, chloride regulates your body's pH and fluid balance, making it critical to your diet.

Andra Picincu

Is Cornbread Bad For You?

Cornbread has been a Southern comfort food for centuries, but is this gluten-free baked good bad for your health? Here's what you need to know.

Vincent Madrone

The One Ingredient That Shouldn't Be In The Chips You're Eating

Potato chips are a delicious snack. But a single serving contains one ingredient that's bad for your health and a single serving contains far too much of it.

Catherine Brookes

Lentil Chili Recipe

Take advantage of all the health benefits of lentils by whipping up a delicious and easy lentil chili recipe. It will be ready in just 30 minutes.

Catherine Brookes

Gluten Free Naan Bread Recipe

Going gluten free doesn't mean you have to ditch your favorite breads. The next time you're eating hummus or curry, try this simple gluten-free naan recipe.