Nutrition - Health Digest

Two glasses of pineapple juice on a table

Anne Taylor

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

Pineapple juice is packed with health benefits and can be enjoyed every day.

Catherine Caruso

What Is Tryptophan And Why Does It Make You Tired?

Tryptophan isn't the primary culprit for your sleepiness on Thanksgiving – the sheer volume of carb-rich foods probably is!

Jenna Demmer

How To Avoid A Food Coma On Thanksgiving

Cooking your meal from scratch, managing portion sizes, and getting in a post-meal walk are a few ways to help avoid a Thanksgiving food coma.

A. Sooter

You Should Stop Eating These Kinds Of Meats If You Suffer From Gout

There is no cure for gout, but there are several ways to reduce its symptoms. One of them is by avoiding certain kinds of meat.

Anne Taylor

Science Says You Should Be Drinking Protein Shakes At This Age

When someone mentions protein shakes, they're usually talking about gym buffs or athletes. However, this drink isn't just for people trying to build muscle.

Andra Picincu

How Adding Chia Seeds To Your Water Could Help With Weight Loss

Chia seeds contain soluble fiber, which increases satiety, slows down digestion, and may help prevent blood sugar highs and lows and boost weight loss.

Catherine Brookes

Healthy Piña Colada Smoothie Recipe

This gorgeous and refreshing-looking piña colada designed by chef and recipe developer Catherine Brookes is actually healthy!

Catherine Brookes

Gluten-Free Lemon Muffins Recipe

If you have a craving for muffins but are looking for something that's on the healthier side, then these gluten-free lemon muffins are perfect.

Miriam Hahn

Heart-Healthy Minestrone Soup Recipe

As its name suggests, this is a hearty-healthy soup, so those watching out for their hearts (not to mention the rest of the cardiovascular system) can dig in.

Ting Dalton

Healthy Peach Smoothie Recipe

Whether you make this satisfying and filling smoothie a part of your breakfast or a mid-morning or mid-afternoon snack, you can't go wrong.

Hayley MacLean

Healthy Bread Pudding Recipe

We took this classic dessert and made it healthier without sacrificing the least bit of delicious flavor. Learn how to make it at home.

Anne Taylor

The Unhealthy Mistake You Might Be Making When Cooking Meat

Meat is a staple in many homes. Here's how to cook it safely.

Avocado toast with cilantro sprinkled on top

Anne Taylor

The One Thing You Should Be Adding To Your Avocado Toast

Avocado toast is tasty, filling, and packed with health benefits. This ingredient can make it even better.

Susan Olayinka

Heart-Healthy Collard Greens Recipe

There are a ton of Southern recipes for greens that turn out amazing — and they're actually good for you too. Try out these collards today.

Jaime Bachtell-Shelbert

Tomato Zucchini Pie Recipe

This delicious tomato zucchini pie is filled with vibrant, seasonal flavors perfect for a light lunch or dinner or a brunch with friends.

Miriam Hahn

5-Bean Soup Recipe

There's just something about soup that is so comforting whenever you eat it, but the winter months always prove to be the best time to enjoy it.

Hayley MacLean

Vegetarian Refried Beans Recipe

Tired of seeing too many refried beans that are made with animal products? Here's how to make your own vegetarian version at home.

Susan Olayinka

Air Fryer Crustless Pizza Recipe

When you're looking for new ways to put your air fryer to use, it's time to think outside standard fried foods like French fries or fried chicken.

Catherine Brookes

Mexican Buddha Bowl Recipe

This Mexican Buddha bowl recipe is jam-packed with flavor and goodness. The best part is, it's so seamless to whip up — even during a busy week.

Elaine Hinzey

7 Foods To Eat And 7 To Avoid For Inflammation

Want to fight inflammation? These are the foods you should eat and the ones you should consider avoiding or at least cutting back on.

Catherine Caruso

Is Flaxseed Good For You?

Flaxseeds are more than a key ingredient in granola mix. As one of the oldest cultivated crops in the world, many wonder whether they are actually healthy.

Nicole LaMarco

What Happens To Your Body If You Eat An Apple Core

As a kid, you may have been taught that the seeds in the core of an apple are poisonous. Are they? Should you really avoid eating apple cores?

Lauren DeMello

Does Coffee Cause Heartburn?

Heartburn is an effect of stomach acid traveling up the esophagus. Common culprits are acidic foods and caffeine. Does that mean coffee causes heartburn?

Kristen Carli

Healthy Pumpkin Muffins Recipe

Recipe developer Kristen Carli has come up with this wonderful recipe for healthy pumpkin muffins that deliver the pumpkin flavor you crave.

Anne Taylor

You're Eating Too Much Fish If This Happens To You

Fish is a healthy, low-calorie protein that is encouraged by health experts to be a part of a balanced diet. Here's when you're eating too much.

Miriam Hahn

Vegan Pumpkin Chili Recipe

Once the temperatures start dropping, the temperature of our food starts rising, and what could be more fall-like than a warm, steaming, spicy bowl of chili?

Anne Taylor

What Happens To Your Body When You Eat Eggplant

Eggplants aren't very popular in the U.S. but this vegetable can be found in a variety of dishes around the globe. Here are the health benefits of eggplant.