Nutrition - Health Digest

Anne Taylor

The Health Benefits Of Watermelon Explained

Aside from looking and tasting great, watermelon has many health benefits as well.

A man makes a protein shake in his kitchen.

Anne Taylor

Can Shakeology Really Help You Lose Weight?

These shakes are incredibly popular, but can they actually help you lose weight?

Duck eggs and chicken eggs in a basket with egg yolk

Michelle Washmuth

The Real Difference Between Duck Eggs And Chicken Eggs

Eggs are a popular source of protein for carnivores and vegetarians alike, but have you ever considered swapping your chicken eggs for a duck egg?

Catherine Caruso

The 'Nature's Cereal' Recipe That's Going Viral On TikTok

Created by TikTok user Sherwayne Mears, nature's cereal, a vegan and fruit-based alternative to processed cereals, is the latest food trend to go viral.

A. Sooter

What Happens To Your Body When You Try The Cottage Cheese Diet

Diets are a dime a dozen, but the cottage cheese diet stands out for a couple of reasons. For one thing, there is no official cottage cheese diet plan.

Tiffany Nicole

What Is The Typhoid Diet?

Until a typhoid infection subsides, one can adopt the typhoid diet to ease symptoms. What does that really mean, though?

Kelsie Calderon

Inside Rebel Wilson's Head-Turning Physical Transformation

Rebel Wilson has sent heads turning since revealing her incredible physical transformation in 2020. Here's a look at what she did.

Maria Faller

How Well Meal Replacement Shakes Really Work For Weight Loss

Replacing a meal with a shake, smoothie or drink for weight loss purposes is not a new concept. Slimfast weight-loss drinks were trending in the 80's.

Maria Faller

The Truth About The 'Veggan' Diet

There are variations of the vegan diet such as veggan, or flexi-vegan, where people eat some animal products while still on a mostly plant-based diet.

Zrinka Peters

Is Coconut Oil Keto-Friendly?

Being pure fat with no carbs, is coconut oil really "allowed" on the keto diet?

Jaime Bachtell-Shelbert

Gluten-Free Bundt Cake

The honey, Greek yogurt, and fresh lemon bring this gluten-free bundt cake to life, delivering a burst of flavor with every forkful.

Karen Veazey

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

Grapes are one of nature's most wholesome snacks. But you can have too much of a good thing, and overconsuming grapes could cause unpleasant side effects.

Meredith Cooper

7 Foods To Eat And 7 To Avoid For Acid Reflux

Dietary changes can make a big difference for acid reflux. Here's a look at the foods you should be eating and the ones you should be avoiding.

Agnes Erickson

Baked Oats: Is The TikTok Trend Really Healthy?

Sure, this breakfast option has been around for awhile. But this may be the first time it's really having a moment on social media.

Mexican meal with rice, refried beans, and tacos on a plate

Michelle Washmuth

Why You Should Think Twice Before Getting Rice At A Mexican Restaurant

While there are healthy options at Mexican restaurants, you would be surprised to learn some of the dishes you would think are a safe bet, actually aren't.

Molly Hurford

The Midnight Snack 30% Of People Have Trouble Staying Away From

It's probably not a big surprise that late in the evening, most people turn to sweet and salty indulgences for midnight snacks.

Jay Wilson

What Really Happens To Your Body When You Eat A Banana Every Day

Keep your eyes peeled (sorry, couldn't resist!) and take a look at all things that can really happen to your body when you eat a banana every day.

Ksenia Prints

Mashed Cauliflower For A Veggie-Filled Meal

An easy, perfectly delectable, and creamy mashed cauliflower is just minutes away from the keto dinner of your dreams.

Molly Hurford

Does Keeping A Food Diary Really Work?

If you've ever struggled to lose weight, keeping a food diary, whether it's on paper or in an app on your smartphone may be more helpful than you'd expect.

Molly Hurford

The Amount Of Coffee Nearly 25% Of People Drink Every Day

If you're someone who just isn't yourself before your first cup of coffee in the morning, you're not alone.

bowl of oatmeal with berries on the side

Michelle Washmuth

Here's How Much Protein Is Really In Your Oatmeal

Oatmeal can be one of the healthiest options to start your day. Learn how different types and preparation options impact the protein count.

K. Cossey

Why The Baby Food Diet Is Even Riskier Than You Think

While baby food is meant to fill a little one's appetite, adults have turned to eating the purees as part of a weight-loss trend — but there are risks involved.

young child wearing glasses, chewing on a carrot, with a vision test in the background

Agnes Erickson

This Is What Vitamin A Really Does For Your Body

The fat-soluble vitamin is vital to helping support a variety of our bodies' functions, including vision and reproduction.

Jorie Mark

The Surprising Number Of Calories The Average American Eats Every Day

Why are we eating so much more than our parents and grandparents ate? Nutrition experts blame the explosion in portion size in the past few decades.

close up of realty TV star Kourtney Kardashian

Agnes Erickson

What Kourtney Kardashian's Keto Diet Really Looks Like

Keto has many variations. Learn how the reality TV star combines the diet with intermittent fasting.

Agnes Erickson

What You Should Know About The 17/20 System

Here comes another numerical-based nutrition system. Learn about the program created by Swedish personal trainer and nutritionist Magnus Lygdbäck.

Cup of black coffee with coffee beans on the table

Michelle Washmuth

What It Really Means When Coffee Makes You Sick

Your favorite morning pick-me-up can actually affect your digestive system, making you feel ill — and it's way more common than you think.