Nutrition - Health Digest

A row of ranch dressing in a grocery store

Anne Taylor

What Happens To Your Body When You Eat Ranch Dressing Every Day

Ranch dressing is one of the most popular salad dressings available due to its creamy, rich flavor. Here's what happens when you eat it every day.

Anne Taylor

Is Honey And Cinnamon Good For You?

Honey and cinnamon are often paired together. Not only do their flavors complement each other, but each is said to have unique health benefits.

Sher Castellano

Easy Carrot Cake Bites Recipe

These carrot cake snacks are packed with energy and make great portable snacks. What more could you want? Here's how to make them.

Anne Taylor

The Truth About What's Really In Jello

Is jello really made from horse hoofs, or something more normal?

Catherine Caruso

The Big Difference Between Milk Chocolate And Dark Chocolate

People have been enjoying chocolate for millennia, but processing can affect the nutrients in the chocolate we eat, so is milk or dark chocolate healthier?

Sher Castellano

Easy Apple Crisp Recipe

We'd like to make this apple crisp recipe your new go-to. Put your apple bounty to good use and bake up a batch of this warm apple crisp fit for fall days.

Sher Castellano

Vegetarian Corn Chowder Recipe

You don't have to be a full-on vegetarian to enjoy the delights of this vegetarian corn chowder that recipe developer Sher Castellano brings to Health Digest.

Agnes Erickson

What Is The Least Healthy Kind Of Bread?

As the bread aisle appears to be getting more crowded, it might be helpful to know which types of bread would be the least healthy additions to your diet.

close-up of light brown carbonated beverage

Agnes Erickson

This Healthy Swap Can Help With Your Soda Addiction

Ready to kick your soda addiction but can't imagine your afternoon without the energizing kick of fizzy bubbles? Consider these healthy alternatives.

Agnes Erickson

The Truth About What's Really In McDonald's McRib

Seeing the McDonald's McRib on the menu may be exciting. But before you order this seasonal delight, find out exactly what's in it first.

A pile of Gala apples on a cutting board

Anne Taylor

When You Eat Too Many Apples, This Is What Happens To You

An apple a day may keep the doctor away, but too many apples may lead to more visits to the doctor than you anticipated.

Kimberly Smith

What's The Difference Between Peanut Butter And PB2?

Everybody loves regular old peanut butter, but the levels of fat can be a deterrent to some. Luckily, there are some alternatives out there, such as PB2.

Someone buys seafood at the grocery store

Anne Taylor

This Is What You Don't Want To See On The Packaging When You Buy Fish

There are plenty of reasons to grab some seafood the next time you're at the grocery store. However, there is one important thing to keep in mind when shopping.

Catherine Caruso

The Ingredients You Shouldn't Add To Your Smoothie

Smoothies are a great way to add more nutrients and antioxidants to your daily diet. However, using the wrong ingredients could sabotage its health benefits.

Zrinka Peters

When You Drink Prune Juice Every Day, This Is What Happens

Prunes and prune juice can get things moving when the digestive pipes are clogged. However, their health benefits go well beyond just that.

Sher Castellano

Heart-Healthy Potato Soup Recipe

If you're in the mood for a comforting and healthy soup, you don't need to look any further than this tasty recipe for heart-healthy potato soup.

Hayley MacLean

Healthy Applesauce Spice Cake Recipe

This healthy applesauce spice cake will satisfy your cravings, and it counts as a serving of fruits! You can even serve it as a sweet breakfast option!

Miriam Hahn

Tofu Feta Recipe

Made from pressed, extra-firm tofu and spiced with a combination of Mediterranean flavors, this tofu feta is delicious in salads and more.

Hayley MacLean

Flaxseed Smoothie Recipe

What's not to love about a smoothie? This particular recipe gives you a good serving of fruits and veggies, including banana, blueberries, and spinach.

Kimberly Smith

The Real Benefits Of Vitamin E Oil

Vitamin E is mainly known for its antioxidant qualities, which means that it helps fight the damage caused by free radicals, but what can it do in oil form?

Jay Wilson

What Happens To Your Body When You Eat Sweet Potatoes Every Day

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.

Catherine Caruso

Does Green Tea Help With Weight Loss?

Green tea is considered one of the healthiest beverages in the world. As it turns out, drinking it regularly can help you burn body fat and lose weight.

Woman in summer attire holding watermelon slice

Erin Marie

The Downsides Of Eating Too Much Watermelon

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

banquet frozen chicken pasta marinara meal

Robin Rothstein

This Is The Least Healthy Frozen Dinner You Can Buy

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.

Ally Arcuri

7 Types Of Fish You Should Be Eating More Of And 7 To Avoid

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.

Melissa Olivieri

Zucchini Meatloaf Recipe

This meatloaf is loaded with flavor thanks to the addition of spices such as garlic powder, parsley, cumin, and chili flakes, and it has a unique texture.

Catherine Brookes

Pumpkin Spice Bites Recipe

If you are looking for a spin on energy balls and want them to taste more fall-themed, then this recipe is perfect for you.