Food

Although many typical breakfasts may include a portion of eggs, some may be concerned about what the food could eventually do to their cholesterol.

When your eating habits become unpredictable, the body will hold onto calories and won't burn them as efficiently, assuming it's going into starvation mode.

In general, fruits have many health benefits: it's full of fiber and vitamins, and minerals. However, these are health benefits of star fruit specifically.

If you are looking to improve your health, you may want to consider eating more gut-friendly foods. Read on to find out if hummus can improve your gut health.

Marked by diarrhea, fever, and chills, listeriosis can potentially make you very ill. Here's what the CDC wants you to know about the latest listeria outbreak.

You may want to think twice before reaching for those potato chips. Here's what to know about the foods that researchers say are just as addictive as tobacco.

Lectins are proteins found in many foods and plant sources. Since they may cause gut sensitivity and discomfort, are you better off eliminating them altogether?

Pumpkins are everywhere during fall. Find out if adding pumpkin to your diet can help to lower your blood sugar levels if you're a diabetic.

While sore throats are a common health complaint, there are plenty of at-home remedies to try. You may have tried honey or hot tea -- but what about hot sauce?

Chef, author, and restaurant owner Dan Churchill discusses healthy eating and the work he's doing with City Harvest to feed families and promote sustainability.

Okay, so you've always wondered about the "best buy" dates on food packaging, right? Well, read on to discover the truth behind these confusing date stamps.

Anyone who's gone too long between meals knows that familiar rumbling of the stomach. But you may be shocked to hear your stomach growl even after you've eaten.

One type of fish that's always considered a healthy choice is salmon. But the amount of protein depends on what type of salmon you're eating.

Peaches can be the perfect healthy addition to your favorite summer treat. But the fuzzy skin on a peach can cause a much-debated issue — should you peel it?

Many people are affected by dairy and food allergies. Though the brand takes care to label allergens, some surprising Chick-fil-A menu items contained dairy.

When attempting to follow a healthy diet, the phrase "eat in moderation" often gets raised. Here's what it actually means to eat in moderation.

Ditching meat can lead to healthy changes like lower rates of certain diseases, including heart disease and cancer. But could it also cause withdrawal symptoms?

While it's easy to write off parsley as decoration, you may not know that it can come with some surprising side effects: some positive and some possibly unsafe.

Stress can take a toll on the body, both physically and mentally. Luckily, reducing stress may be as simple as sharing a meal with a friend or family member.

Which healthier cooking oils do people prefer? Health Digest wanted to investigate the top cooking oils our readers keep handy, and here's what we found out.

Adding leafy greens to your smoothies is a great way to take in some extra veggies and gain their nutritional benefits. Here are some to try.

A night of drinking can lead to a morning of headaches, nausea, and fatigue -- and while some foods can exacerbate these issues, others can help.

Previous research has linked eating late into the evening with weight gain. However, a new study found a possible reason as to why this is.

Some food items are meant to be peeled. While we routinely remove the outer layers of an onion or banana, are cucumbers another item we should be eating bare?

Rice is an important dish across many cultures. However, before stocking up on it, you should be aware of how it affects the body if consumed when expired.

Similar to claims suggesting that there's an ideal time of day to eat fruit, there's also a belief that drinking water after meals could disrupt digestion.

Sweet potatoes are a notorious holiday side dish. But there are reasons to load your plate with this nutritious food year round, especially for men.