Nutrition - Health Digest

Sher Castellano

The Paleo Banana Bread Recipe You've Been Hunting For

Almond flour, maple syrup, bananas, eggs, vanilla, baking powder and salt are all you need to make this delicious paleo banana bread the whole family will love.

Kristen Carli

Heart-Healthy Pizza That Makes You Feel As Good As It Tastes

No, it's not too good to be true, and yes, you read that right: This really is a recipe for a pizza that's heart-healthy. How can such a wonder come to be?

Sher Castellano

The Lettuce Tacos You'll Want For Lunch Every Day

This lettuce taco recipe is delicious, filling, and healthy. It's perfect for anyone who is looking for a nutritious meal that doesn't take too much planning.

Maren Epstein

The Vegan Cheese You Didn't Know You Needed In Your Fridge

If you think vegan cheese can't possible taste good, you're not alone. Our homemade vegan cheese recipe is here to change your mind.

Ty Peay

The Low-Calorie Pizza Recipe You've Been Searching For

Want to hear perhaps the most delectable eight words ever spoken about a pizza? "You can eat the whole thing without guilt."

Alexandra Shytsman

Heart-Healthy Oatmeal Cookies You Can Eat For Breakfast

These heart-healthy oatmeal cookies are packed with good-for-you ingredients--and there's more than one reason they're considered good for your heart.

Molly Allen

This Vegan Chocolate Cake Is Surprisingly Delicious

This recipe for vegan chocolate cake is surprisingly simple. Just because this cake is vegan, it doesn't mean it's dull on flavor or lacking in texture.

Person's hand pulling a bag of raw red meat out of the freezer

Emily Rhode

Never Thaw Meat On The Counter. Here's Why

There's one skill that's important for any home cook to master, because if not done properly, it can cause severe illness or even death.

Jay Wilson

'Unhealthy' Foods That Can Actually Help You Lose Weight

There are many seemingly "unhealthy" foods -- from bread to eggs to chocolate -- that may actually help you lose weight instead of gain. Let's take a look.

Michelle Washmuth

When You Eat Too Many Gummy Vitamins, This Is What Happens

Gummy vitamins have exploded in popularity in recent years, but eating too many can lead to dangerous, sometimes toxic outcomes.

Zrinka Peters

Is It Safe To Eat Green Potatoes?

When you reach for that bag of potatoes in the pantry, and see that they have a definite greenish tinge to them, what do you do? Toss the whole bag?

Michelle Washmuth

Does Ginger Have Weight Loss Benefits?

Ginger has long been known as a spice in various cuisines and even as an herbal remedy. When paired with a healthy diet, ginger can contribute to weight loss.

Kimberly Smith

Corn Vs Flour Tortillas: Is One Better For You?

While corn and flour tortillas seem almost identical, is one actually better for you than the other?

Michelle Washmuth

Why You Should Try Adding Cacao Nibs To Your Diet

Have a sweet tooth? You may be in luck. Adding chocolate to your diet can have positive health benefits. The cacao bean actually packs some nutritional punch.

A close up of Dunkin's new Avocado Toast

A. Sooter

Is Dunkin's Avocado Toast Healthy?

Avocado toast has become something of a meme about millennials. But that isn't going to stop us, especially when we can get it — to go — from Dunkin' Donuts.

A. Sooter

Here's How Much Caffeine Is Really In Coca-Cola

Soft drinks are loaded with sugar and as you may know, they're really not healthy. There is another reason that you might want to watch how much soda you drink.

Zrinka Peters

Read This Before Drinking Instant Coffee

Instant coffee is, indeed, 'real' coffee. It's produced by roasting whole coffee beans, then grinding and brewing them.

Maria Faller

When You Take Too Much Fish Oil, This Is What Happens

A diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids ca help reduce risk of heart disease and stroke, decrease inflammation, and improve some auto-immune conditions.

Zrinka Peters

Can You Drink Milk On The Keto Diet?

You can have certain high-fat dairy products like cheese and heavy cream, but what about other dairy products, like whole milk?

Lauren Armstrong

Fast Food Menu Items That Are Actually Good For You

Fast food has a reputation for being unhealthy, but that's not always the case. Here's a look at some fast food menu items that are actually good for you.

Erin Marie

This Is How Much Fish Oil You Should Really Take Every Day

Fish oil contains a wide variety of health benefits that support eye health, cardiovascular health, and may even prevent certain mental health disorders.

Michelle Washmuth

Light Meat Vs Dark Meat: Which One Is Better For You?

It's an ongoing poultry debate that seems to be split between taste and nutrition factors — should you choose light meat over dark meat?

Molly Hurford

The Real Reason You're Not Losing Weight On The Keto Diet

A keto diet might help you lose weight — but even strict adherence to a keto diet doesn't guarantee that you'll instantly drop the weight you're hoping to lose.

Buffalo cauliflower poppers on a wooden cutting board with celery

Michelle Washmuth

This Is How Healthy Cauliflower Substitutes Really Are

Cauliflower, a low-calorie, low-carbohydrate veggie, contains fiber, folate, potassium, vitamin C, and vitamin K.

Lauren Barth

The Biggest Mistakes You're Making With Portion Sizes

Portion control is key when you're on a mission to have a healthier diet, but are you making any of these following mistakes with your portion sizes?

Zrinka Peters

The Health Benefits Of Raspberries Explained

A one-cup serving of red raspberries is loaded with eight grams of fiber and over 50 percent of the minimum daily requirement of vitamin C.

Person with dark hair and a blue shirt standing in front of a pink background holding a large chocolate bar and smiling with their eyes closed

Emily Rhode

What's The Difference Between Cocoa And Cacao?

Because the use of the terms cacao and cocoa is not consistent or regulated, there's a lot of confusion about the difference between the two.