Nutrition - Health Digest

Kharissa Forte

How To Choose A Diet That's Best For You

By shifting away from the quickest way to hit your goals and more toward eating healthier, balanced meals, you'll position yourself for long-term success.

Robin Rothstein

Is Flavored Water Bad For You?

We all know drinking at least eight glasses of water daily is good for optimal health, but is drinking flavored water bad for you?

Amy Boyington

What Happens To Your Body When You Eat Chia Seeds Every Day

Sometimes, you can have too much of a good thing -- and that's true even for chia seeds. Here are the pros and cons of eating them every day.

Susan Olayinka

Healthy Shamrock Shake Recipe

To enjoy a healthier version of the classic McDonald's Shamrock Shake, you need to whip up this easy, 5 minute recipe that's as good for you as it tastes.

Sweet potato and carrot soup, swirled with cream and sprinkled with parsley

Catherine Brookes

Sweet Potato And Carrot Soup Recipe

When you're looking for an elegant and healthy side to serve to guests, look no further than this recipe for sweet potato and carrot soup.

Alexandra Shytsman

Vegan Blueberry Scones Recipe

Scones are usually loaded with dairy products and eggs, so they're not vegan-friendly. But this recipe for vegan blueberry scones is easy and delicious.

Catherine Brookes

Heart-Healthy Carrot Cake Recipe

With a few quick ingredient substitutes, you can make a heart-health carrot cake in less than an hour. Try this recipe the next time you need a sweet treat.

Kimberly Smith

Is Kombucha Tea Actually Good For You?

Kombucha, a fermented and sweetened tea beverage, has antioxidant qualities and purported health benefits including protection against prostate cancer.

Kit Hondrum

Keto Risotto Recipe

If you thought a veto-friendly risotto recipe would be impossible to make, think again. This keto risotto recipe is quick, easy, and low-carb.

Catherine Caruso

Green Tea Versus Coffee: Which One Has More Caffeine?

Green tea and coffee are two of the world's most popular beverages. But which has more caffeine, and is one better for you than the other? Here's what you need to know.

Candace McMillon-Dantley

The Vitamin You Need If You Have Trouble Concentrating

In this day and age, it seems our attention is often pulled in multiple directions. However, this vitamin may actually be able to help improve concentration.

Maria Scinto

You Should Never Drink Alcohol Right Before Bed. Here's Why

At the end of your day, once you've settled in for the evening, at that point you are free to indulge in a drink or two should you so desire. The trouble with nighttime drinking, though, comes when you extend the happy hour right up until bedtime.

Anne Taylor

You Should Limit Eating These Kinds Of Fish If You Suffer From Gout

Limiting these seafood options can help you manage your gout symptoms.

A person choosing avocados in the supermarket, holding an avocado in their hand

Ruth Clark

There's Evidence This Fruit Can Help Your Brain As You Age

Aging affects our brains in a multitude of ways, but there may be a food that can help: fruit. Specifically, those that contain lutein might be beneficial.

Kimberly Smith

Why Exercise Can't Make Up For An Unhealthy Diet

Can you fix an unhealthy diet with exercise? While exercise burns unwanted calories and helps weight loss and management, a poor diet still puts you at risk.

Erin Marie

Can You Drink Too Much Milk?

Cow's milk is a great source of protein and packed with calcium, vitamin A, vitamin B12, potassium, zinc, and other nutrients. So is too much of it a bad thing?

Different kinds of fruit juice in bottles

Anne Taylor

Fruit Juices That Are Actually Good For You

Not all fruit juices are healthy. Here are some of the best ones to enjoy.

Ally Arcuri

Popular Protein Powder Brands, Ranked Worst To Best

Here are some of the most popular brands of protein powders ranked worst to best, based on nutrition and the amount of suspicion their ingredient lists inspire.

gallons of distilled water o market shelf

Kimberly Smith

Is It Safe To Drink Distilled Water?

Gallons of distilled water are one of many bottled water choices for consumption on market shelves. But is it really safe to drink distilled water?

Vincent Madrone

What Are The Benefits Of Eating Raw Garlic?

Many people love cooked garlic on their favorite dishes, but is raw garlic better for you? Here's why raw garlic may be better for your health.

Zrinka Peters

Is Sparkling Water Bad For Your Teeth?

We all know that carbonated soda can eventually damage your teeth. Despite having less sugar than soda, is sparkling water also bad for teeth?

Agnes Erickson

How Much Sugar Is In A White Claw?

White Claw is a popular adult beverage, also known as a hard seltzer. While it's touted as being better-for-you, we wanted to see how it measured up on sweetness.

Robin Rothstein

The Truth About What's Really In Spam

When it comes to canned meats, it probably comes as no surprise that Spam tops the U.S. market -- but does that necessarily mean it is good for you?

Portrait of smiling woman in sportswear and towel on neck holding shaker with protein drink.

Nicole LaMarco

Should You Be Adding Protein Powder To Your Morning Coffee?

Protein powder and coffee sound like the best blend. You get a boost of energy and nutrition at the same time. Here's what to know about mixing the two together.

Agnes Erickson

The Real Reason Not Everyone Can Handle Spicy Food

It's no secret that some people can enjoy and tolerate spicy foods more than others, but here's the real reason not everyone can handle spicy food.

Erin Marie

Is It Safe To Eat Peanut Shells?

While peanuts are considered beneficial to our health, the shell is only minimally so. Does this mean you face certain health risks from eating the shell?

woman with anxious expression eating potato chips

Robin Rothstein

This Healthy Swap Should Replace Your Potato Chips

Potato chips are one of the unhealthiest junk foods that we love to crave, but there is a healthy swap that should replace and satisfy those munchies.