Nutrition

The Western diet tends to be overloaded with omega-6 fatty acids and low in omega-3s. To avoid too much omega-6, you'll want to stay away from these foods.

There just might be good news yet for those out there with a salty tooth who are also trying to shed some pounds. This salty snack may help with weight loss.

Health Digest spoke exclusively to board-certified physician Dr. Joel Fuhrman to find out what canned tuna might be doing to your blood pressure.

Being smart about what you snack on can help you maintain your ideal weight while lowering your disease risk. One example: this popular, protein-rich snack.

While looking for the leanest type of meat is one good tip, there's another important thing to watch out for when choosing the healthiest steak.

Filtering your water at home is something 1 in 3 American households are reportedly doing. Thankfully for us, the Waterdrop Filter X16 makes it easy to do so,

You've probably noticed that egg yolks can come in different colors. So what does it mean? Is there a secret meaning for your health? Let's take a look.

Easy to grab and eat in a pinch, peanut butter with crackers is a winning combo to stave off hunger. But people with this medical condition should avoid it.

Kidney stones can be a pain, literally and figuratively. Fortunately, there are ways to avoid them, including choosing the right food to start your day with.

Have you ever wondered why some of the hairs on your body may sometimes look like corkscrews? It's a sign of a deficiency in a certain critical nutrient.

If you're a man who's a fan of grape juice, you may want to hold on to that interest. It turns out it could help your sex life in a very unexpected way.

A healthy bedtime snack doesn't have to be boring. Some can be both nutritious and delicious, potentially helping regulate blood pressure levels as we snooze.

The rules for food storage change slightly when the hotter summer months roll in. These are the dangerous food storage mistakes you'll want to avoid.

Kidney stones are a nightmare - anyone who's had them knows this. Here's the popular fruit that can reduce your risk of ever experiencing them.

When it comes to health benefits, corn is a gold mine. However, if you have this particular medical condition, you may want to avoid eating it.

If you've read anything at all about gut health, you know that fiber and the state of your gut bacteria can dictate a lot of things health-wise.

Not sure what to eat at the Costco food court? Luckily for you, Dr. Amy Lee has some suggestions for the healthiest items you can choose from Costco's menu.

There's a popular Costco tea that social media users are praising for its throat-soothing abilities. An expert spoke with Health Digest to verify this claim.

A brown fruit that's not widely well-known could play a role in lowering your high blood pressure. Here's everything we know about the pulpy helper.

Breakfast has long been called the most important meal of the day but one so-called superfood could also be the secret to lowering your bad cholesterol levels.

Even Taylor Swift likes to indulge with some fast-food favorites. We spoke with an expert about how to make the musician's unhealthiest food picks healthier.

If you're interested in upping your protein intake, a peanut butter sandwich can really help you out. Here's how much protein you can expect to get.

Hummus is apparently a popular sleep-inducing food, but does it really work? One of our writers put it to the test. Here are her experiences.

Whether you have it for breakfast or as a snack, eating this popular spread with bread may actually have a beneficial effect on your heart health, per research.

Water helps your kidneys flush out sodium, but plain water can be boring. This type of juice enhances flavor and has nutrients to lower your blood pressure.

It's pretty obvious when your jug of cow's milk has gone sour. When it comes to almond milk, however, does it have different warning signs that it's unsafe?

Peanut butter and celery are among the list of foods that just go well together, taste-wise. But this colorful combo offers health benefits for snackers, too.