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Thanks to certain compounds found within it, garlic powder can affect your blood pressure; however, you'll want to consume it the right way to see the benefits.

Is there really an affordable, easily available food that fights cancer as well as protects your kidneys? Yes! A Registed Dietitian explains.

High blood pressure and high cholesterol put your health at risk. According to an expert, there's a low-carb fruit packed with nutrients that help with both.

Nutritionists recommend adding fruits to your diet to enjoy their benefits. Some fruits in particular can have an unexpected effect on your cholesterol levels.

Despite its absurdly delightful tastiness and perfection, pizza tends to get a bad rap. However, sourdough pizza may be more beneficial than you'd expect.

You may have heard of celebrities eating quail eggs, but are they really worth buying for their nutritional benefits? We asked an expert for their opinion.

While excess sugar is not good for health, other things that you believe about candy may not be true. We asked two experts to debunk some of the common myths.

If you have high blood pressure, some types of carbs are healthier for you than others. These are the carbs you should be eating to help your blood pressure.

Fast food can wreak havoc on your heart if you don't look closely at its nutritional content. We'll share a few items that are better for your cholesterol.

The unlikely cause behind the McDonald's Quarter Pounder E. coli outbreak has been pinpointed: it was the onions. But does consuming them really make you sick?

Adding fruits to your diet can yield important health benefits. Certain fruits may help with high cholesterol levels, as well as keeping blood pressure low.

Cholesterol in eggs is no longer the villain; but, if you're overcooking them, it could affect your risk of heart disease and cancer. A nutritionist explains.

Some people prefer sourdough bread over other bread types. But choosing this as your daily staple may have an unexpected effect on your blood sugar levels.

Cookie dough is a popular dessert on its own for many people, who consume it without baking it first. But eating this sweet treat raw may have consequences.

Packed with nutritional value, eggs are a great addition to your diet. But if you have high cholesterol levels, some ways to cook them are better than others.

Over the years, Cheerios has maintained its popularity in the breakfast aisle. And one of its most famous claims is that it can help keep cholesterol low.

Sourdough bread has increased in popularity in recent years. In this exclusive, an expert talks about the potential effects of making it a breakfast staple.

We asked a nutrition expert to share how the ingredients found in Jolly Rancher candies might be affecting your health. This is what she had to share.

A plethora of popular fruits may come to mind when vitamin C is mentioned. But there's a little-known fruit that beats them all in terms of vitamin C content.

There's an increased amount of emphasis placed on regular protein consumption for better health. But should you aim to eat 50 grams of protein per meal?

Liquid eggs are a convenient option, easy to grab in a pinch. But according to a health expert, there may be some ingredients in them to watch out for.

Ice Breakers Mints are a quick and easy way to freshen your breath. An expert tells Health Digest what you're really ingesting when you pop one in your mouth.

We tend to think of eggs as protein powerhouses. Thus, it may come as a surprise to some that there's actually a type of bread that beats eggs in this area.

Some beans are more popular than others. An expert shares reasons why this bean should be more popular, especially for people with high cholesterol levels.

Heart disease continues to be the number one cause of death. This high-protein food contains an important nutrient that can help protect your heart health.

Not sure which bread ingredients are the unhealthiest? We consulted a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to learn more about what might be lurking in your bread.

Activia asks you to "take the gut health challenge" and eat Activia yogurt twice a day for 14 days. Here's why you might think at first that it's not working.