For decades, it has been suggested that leaner white meats are healthier than red meats, but new research has people swapping their chicken breasts for chickpeas.
Most people are fans of potatoes in some form. Whether mashed, baked, or cut into french fries, this starchy vegetable has long been a staple of diets worldwide. But what if you're following the keto diet? Are potatoes allowed, and if so, how often?
A portion of the population hankers for burnt food, including things like popcorn, meat, charred vegetables, burnt marshmallows, and more. This is what it really means when you crave burnt food and what that could mean for your health.
Conventional wisdom says eating before bed is bad for you. Although this isn't quite so cut and dry, there are foods you'll want to avoid eating before bed.
If the idea of sticking to a low-carb diet seems too hard to handle, carb cycling might be the better option for you. Here is the difference between the two.
Microwave popcorn is one of the most beloved American snacks, but you may want to change your mind about eating so much microwave popcorn. Microwave popcorn may contain harmful chemicals and flavorings, which puts your health at risk if you regularly enjoy the buttery, salty snack food.
Fiber is an essential part of our diet, but for the most part, Americans simply aren't getting enough every day. Whether you get it from beans, Brussels sprouts, fruit, or oats, this is how much fiber you really need to eat every day for a healthy digestive system.
If you love garlic as much as we do, we've got news that's so good it will make you want to grab all you can find in your house and add it to every single dish.
From pumpkin pie to pumpkin spice lattes, pumpkin is a key ingredient in a variety of seasonal drinks and desserts. But did you know that pumpkin is also linked to a surprising number of health benefits?
Studies have shown that blueberries, which are packed with vitamins, might actually help reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease and improve brain function.
There's one huge reason fermented foods are good for you. The process that goes into making fermented foods promotes the growth of live microorganisms called probiotics, which are vital for good digestion and make give you nutritional benefits.
One part of Thanksgiving get-togethers that's just about as traditional as turkey and all the trimmings is a post-meal nap. But why do you feel so tired after eating turkey? Nutritionists claim that the l-tryptophan in turkey is not what is making you so tired. This food might be the culprit.
No matter what your choice of daily exercise is, working out can be exhausting, especially if you're not in the mood to do it. But that's exactly why you need to ensure you're energized before you start working up a sweat, and there's one particularly healthy fruit snack that can help you out.
It's fully understandable that a bowl of oats has some tough competition in the breakfast world. But perhaps it can enter a spot in your daydreams when you find out how incredibly healthy this notoriously unexciting breakfast option is.
If you're considering trying the Whole30 diet for a month, be prepared to give up ice cream, whole milk, cheese, and even yogurt. That's right — even nutrient-rich, protein-packed snacks like kefir and Greek yogurt are banned for the 30-day duration of the diet.
Turmeric is a staple in traditional Eastern medicine, where it's been used for thousands of years. Is it still worth taking today? Here's what the science says.