Nutrition

Oatmeal can be a fantastic breakfast option. Oats are packed with health benefits, but some products contain unhealthy ingredients.

Supplements have become so popular that entire grocery store aisles are now dedicated to them. But should you talk to a doctor before you take them?

Tea is an incredibly popular beverage that is enjoyed around the world. While there are many benefits to this drink, there are also some potential downsides.

Our bodies can't produce zinc, so it is necessary to get this mineral through our diets or supplements.

Bread has been eaten for years, but many products today are filled with artificial ingredients to enhance the food's taste, color, and texture.

No one enjoys feeling bloated or gassy after eating. This ingredient may be causing negative side effects.

Protein shakes can cause some side effects in certain people.

Can you eat too many eggs on this diet?

Your skin is the largest organ of your body, so it's important to take care of it both internally and externally.

Tuna is an affordable seafood option that can be used in everything from sushi to casseroles to sandwiches, but it also comes with some controversy.

Herbs including aloe vera, black cohosh, cascara, chaparral, comfrey, ephedra, and kava can cause liver damage, including toxic hepatitis.

BCAAs are widely known for their support in muscle recovery, including decreasing muscle damage and reducing soreness, but can also help boost immunity.

Overproduction of saliva can actually be a health issue, but there are some foods you can avoid if you're mitigating an issue with too much saliva.

When purchasing a dietary supplement, check the container for a yellow and green seal of approval from the USP, that reads "USP Verified."

Lentils are high in fiber and protein, full of other nutrients, and can help manage your cholesterol levels and improve gut and heart health.

Omega-3s and Omega-6 fats as the two fat sources that we need for optimal health, but there are significant differences between the two.

Too much vitamin K in your system is rare, but it can cause blood clotting issues, hemolytic anemia, dizziness, confusion, jaundice, and weakness.

Consuming iron from food and supplements can help many people avoid deficiency, but some disorders and illnesses prevent the body from absorbing the mineral.

MiO is a calorie-free, sugar-free flavored water enhancer found on most grocery store shelves. But are these drinks healthy?

If you've ever felt sick after surgery, you know it is debilitating. Eating foods, such as bananas, that energize the body and position it to recover is key.

Whether you're suffering from a sore throat or broken heart, there's nothing like a soothing mug of hot tea. But is it possible to overdo it on the tea?

Calcium supports bone growth and repair, and thus can help slow bone loss and osteoporosis.

Supplements are often presented as a positive addition to healthy living, but some combinations taken too close together can negate effects.

Coffee gets you going in the morning and has a host of health benefits, but preparing coffee any old way may make your coffee downright unhealthy.

FODMAPs are a type of carbohydrates that include lactose and fructose (dairy and fruit), but there are plenty of other grains and vegetables on the list.

Most Americans are eating way too much salt per day. Here's the maximum amount of salt you should have in a day and ways to avoid too much sodium.

Before refrigeration, meats were preserved with salt or smoke. Are the additives still being used to preserve meat doing more harm to our health than good?