Food - Health Digest

closeup of a mushroom growing in the forest

Brynna Standen

Why You May Want To Add A Mushroom Supplement Into Your Daily Routine

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.

Sabika Hassan

Unexpected Health Benefits Of Mustard Greens

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.

Ciara Turner-Ewert

The Part Of An Eggplant You Should Never Eat

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.

Lisabeth Fauble

Study Finds Not All Fiber Is The Same And Some Can Be Hazardous To Your Health

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.

Zrinka Peters

Foods For Better Blood Circulation

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.

Olivia Bria

Alton Brown Divulges His Top Tip For Improving Eating Habits - Exclusive

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

Ruth Clark

The Real Reason You Shouldn't Eat Deli Meats During Pregnancy

Cravings during pregnancy are certainly real, but deli meat is actually something that doctors advise against eating during pregnancy. Here is why.

Anthony Crutcher

Is It Safe To Eat The Skin Of An Aloe Vera Plant?

Aloe vera can be more than a burn remedy. In fact, some of its benefits require that you eat it. However, some may be hesitant when it comes to the skin.

Anthony Crutcher

The Real Reason You're Craving Kale

Although we usually associate cravings with comfort foods, they can also happen with healthy vegetables, like kale. However, some may even wonder, why kale?

Anthony Crutcher

Should You Really Be Eating The Skin Of Fish?

When having fish, there's always a question as to whether to eat the skin. Does the skin taste as good as the fish, and is there any benefit to eating it?

Jeremy Brown

How Does Sodium Intake Impact Your Heart Rate?

Given that a diet that is high in sodium can raise your risk of heart disease, what does it do to your heart rate? Here is what you should know.

Erin Marie

Is Liver Good For You?

No doubt the liver serves an important purpose in our bodies, but when it comes to the liver as a dinner item, is it safe and healthy for us to eat?

Catherine Caruso

Which Plant-Based Meat Alternative Is Best For You?

There are now more plant-based meat alternatives than ever before. However, with so many choices out there, many wonder which is considered the healthiest.

Kimberly Smith

How Many Meals Do People Typically Eat In A Day? - Health Digest Survey

Do you eat three meals per day? Health Digest decided to find out how many meals readers eat in a day, and the results might surprise you.

Ciara Turner-Ewert

Should You Be Eating Mango Skins?

If you're accustomed to eating other fruit peels for their high phytochemical and fiber content, it's natural to wonder if this applies to mango skins too.

Jeremy Brown

Can Eating Nuts Cause Heartburn?

If you experience heartburn after eating nuts, you're not alone. Here's the science behind why they may cause heartburn, but also how they could prevent it too.

Brynna Standen

Unexpected Side Effects Of Eating Sriracha

As far as condiments go, few can compete with the sweet and spicy sublimity of sriracha. But the popular sauce may have some hidden side effects.

Lisabeth Fauble

What To Know About The Benefits And Risks Of Nitrates In Food

Meat processors use chemicals called nitrates and nitrites to keep meat fresh longer. Here's what you should know about the benefits and risks of nitrates.

Donna Pudelwitts

14 Foods You Should Eat To Boost Your Keratin Levels

You can help boost your keratin levels by eating different types of food that support your body's ability to produce and synthesize it. Here are 14 examples.

Joanna Marie

If You Have These Symptoms You May Want To Take A Food Intolerance Test

Gut health is tied to the immune system, mental health, and autoimmune and cardiovascular diseases. This is why it's important to understand food intolerance.

Lisabeth Fauble

Is Sucralose Bad For You?

Swapping sucralose for sugar can help reduce calorie intake and help keep blood sugar levels balanced, but could it also be bad for you in some ways?

Ciara Turner-Ewert

The Real Reason You're Craving Sweet Potatoes

Even though sweet potatoes are ubiquitous for being a side dish, craving them may be your body's way of clueing you in on what it really needs.

Ciara Turner-Ewert

Are Pickles Safe For Babies To Eat?

There's something special yet satisfying about biting into a crunchy, salty pickle. But is it safe for a baby to join in on this pickle frenzy?

Angela Todd

What Is Offal And Is It Good For You?

Certain parts of the animal like the organs are often overlooked or cast aside, but should they be? Just what is offal and is it good for you to eat it?

Ciara Turner-Ewert

Should You Be Eating Kiwi Skin?

Kiwifruit is a delicious, tart treat of a fruit, but can you eat the fuzzy skin? Learn whether or not you should be eating your kiwi skins.

Anthony Crutcher

You Should Avoid Broccoli If You're Taking This Medication

Broccoli generally is delicious and incredibly healthy. While it has long been enjoyed by many worldwide, it can actually be dangerous to some people.

Man eating protein bar in the gym while taking a selfie

Dylan Roche

Popular Protein Bar Brands, Ranked Worst To Best

Need a quick snack on the go or a protein boost for your workout? Protein bars are convenient, but not all are made equal. Here's our list from worst to best.