Nutrition

Potassium plays a very important role in the human body. However, not everyone should follow the standard recommended daily intake for potassium.

A proper balance of potassium in your diet is essential. If you have too much or too little potassium, this could lead to serious health consequences.

Chili's Grill & Bar may not be the first place you'd choose for healthy eating. Read this to know how to tweak the restaurant's meals to make them healthier.

Since our bodies don't produce certain vitamins, many choose to supplement to help fill any nutritional gaps. Why take supplements and multivitamins together?

Food allergies and intolerances can be hard to distinguish. In this interview, biochemist Dr. Hart explains how to tell them apart.

Many people have nightmares on a weekly basis. What some may not know is that certain foods may increase the chance of having them. Here's what you should know.

To help you narrow your options to some of the best possible picks at Subway, we've put together this list of healthier choices you can make on your next trip.

To find out which electrolyte drink brand people prefer most, we asked Health Digest readers to vote for their go-to beverage out of five answer options.

Just how effective are Vital Proteins supplements, and what exactly can they do for you? Here's what you can and can't expect if you start taking them.

Various types of water are becoming more popular than others. One example is alkaline water. But is it really all that special, and what are the benefits?

Salmon is relatively low on the methylmercury toxicity scale, provides health benefits for the brain and heart, and is safe for weekly consumption.

It may seem difficult to get enough protein through vegan food. But according to a leading lifestyle medicine doctor, it's easier than you might think.

Coconut milk is used in many Indian and Southeast Asian dishes and has a rich, creamy flavor. Find out whether or not coconut milk is good for you.

Sodium and potassium are vital for your health, but they must be balanced. Here's what happens when you consume too much sodium and not enough potassium.

With Shiitake mushrooms being the second-most consumed type of mushroom in the world, some may begin to wonder if they're actually good for you.

While the keto diet is accessible to many different types of individuals, some people should avoid it altogether — including anyone who is breastfeeding.

Heart health is important even during the holidays. Here are three foods to load up on for a happy heart this time of year.

Recent research has studied a possible correlation between eating almonds and appetite regulation. Here's exactly what the research has found.

If you have a gluten intolerance or celiac disease, you need to follow a gluten-free diet for your health. But don't let these mistakes undermine your efforts.

Someone may have recommended that you begin adding a B vitamin into your diet. However, which one do you need, and, more importantly, what's the difference?

Though the keto diet is popular, for many it might not be sustainable. When you come off the keto diet, you may observe some bodily changes.

People trying to manage type 2 diabetes take note: Calorie counting is out and carbohydrate counting is in, according to a recently published study.

TikTok is inspiring millions of users to get up and get moving. But which fitness trends are catching on the most? Here's what our survey has to say.

Nightshades have gotten a bad rap but they boast a number of health perks. Here are some unexpected benefits of eating nightshade fruits and vegetables.

While some are aware that slippery elm may help with certain health conditions, others are eager to know if it particularly helps with a sore throat.

Any diet with wine included, like the Mediterranean diet, is bound to be a popular trend. But how much wine can you really drink on the Mediterranean diet?

Consuming vitamin D can bring a variety of benefits. Now, experts are elaborating on what higher concentrations of the vitamin can do for your brain health.