Food

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.

Chipotle is one of the healthier fast-casual restaurants out there, but it depends on what you choose. Their highest-fat menu item might surprise you.

With this in mind, eating breakfast every day may be a good idea to support your overall health, but which healthy breakfast items do people eat most often?

Worried about bad breath ruining your day? Here are some of the best foods you can incorporate into your daily diet to help you combat halitosis.

It's well-known that avocados are healthy for you. But could eating them at night be not such a great idea? And which food should you snack on instead?

New FDA guidelines set standards for what constitutes "healthy" in consumer packaged goods -- including cereal. Here are the cereals that didn't make the cut.

Bloating, gas, cramps, and fatigue may result from a condition called leaky gut. Here are some foods you should eat (and avoid) to improve your gut health.

The food we eat affects our health, including that of our eyes. To help protect against eye diseases and vision loss, consider adding these foods to your plate.

There may be a connection between diet and mental health, but is there a connection between the time of day you eat and mental health?

High cholesterol levels can lead to a host of negative health consequences. But here's the good news: Some foods out there are great for your cholesterol.

Panera Bread has a mission to serve freshly prepared, yummy, and clean foods. But how clean and healthy are the options, and what should you order?

Pears are extremely versatile, but their best quality -- aside from their taste -- is that they are highly nutritious and offer a variety of health benefits.

Mushrooms are more than just a good topping to add to your pizza. Turns out, incorporating them into your daily routine could be more beneficial than you think.

If you are a fan of cruciferous veggies and love eating leafy greens, then mustard greens are a must-have. These are some of their many health benefits.

While eating veggies, root-to-stem, is a great way to use every part of the vegetable, some parts of the eggplants are better left in the compost.

Fiber is an important part of a balanced diet, but not all fiber is the same. Learn how a certain form of fiber might be hazardous to your health.

Problems with circulation can lead to a host of uncomfortable symptoms, like fatigue, muscle cramps, feeling cold in the hands and feet, and varicose veins.

Alton Brown explained how his priorities have shifted toward living a healthier lifestyle and shared his best tip for improving eating habits.