Dietary Essentials - HealthDigest

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Beth Bradford

This Popular Summer Vegetable Has More Potassium Than A Banana (And Can Help Lower High Blood Pressure)

While bananas are known to be great potassium sources, you might not be aware that this summer vegetables has more, and it can help lower your blood pressure.

woman sitting at table eating green and red grapes

Angelique H. Caffrey

Eating Grapes Has An Unexpected Effect On Your Cholesterol

Grapes are a popular choice for a quick and easy snack. But research has shown that this tasty fruit can affect your cholesterol levels in unexpected ways.

male and female athletes holding water bottles

Beth Bradford

When You Drink Liquid IV Every Day, This Is What Happens To Your Sleep

Electrolyte drinks can be an important hydration tool. However, if you drink Liquid I.V. every day, it could have this effect on your sleep.

woman's hands holding a bowl of cottage cheese with strawberries

Beth Bradford

If You Eat Expired Cottage Cheese, This Is What Happens

When you eat food that's past its expiration date, your body may suffer unpleasant consequences. But what happens if you eat cottage cheese that has gone bad?

Beth Bradford

Following The Carnivore Diet Has An Unexpected Effect On Your Risk Of Alzheimer's Disease

Some people choose to follow the carnivore diet, eschewing all plant-based foods in favor of meat and dairy. But doing so may impact your Alzheimer's risk.

Nancy Schimelpfening

Drinking Cranberry Juice Every Day Has An Unexpected Effect On Your Cholesterol

Foods may have different effects on your cholesterol. Some are helpful while others might make it worse. Here's how cranberry juice fits into the picture.

senior woman reaching for fresh bread from clerk

Angelique H. Caffrey

Eating Sourdough Bread Has An Unexpected Effect On Your Muscles

Are you trying to bulk up or simply maintain your current lean muscle mass? On your next shopping trip, pick up a loaf of sourdough bread. Here's why.

Ariane Lang

When You Eat Sourdough Bread Every Day, This Is What Happens To Your Body

Aside from being tasty, sourdough bread is the bread of choice for many due to its purported health benefits. But what would happen if you eat it every day?

Mikael Angelo Francisco

Eating Kiwi Fruit Has An Unexpected Effect On Your Cholesterol

Eating kiwi has many nutritional benefits, but what does it do for your cholesterol levels, specifically? An expert spoke to Health Digest to explain the topic.

Beth Bradford

What Happens To Your Prostate When You Eat Eggs Every Day

The nutritional benefits of eggs make them a prime candidate for inclusion in a balanced diet. But does eating eggs every day affect the prostate gland?

smiling man sitting outside on sidewalk eating banana

Angelique H. Caffrey

Eating Bananas Every Day Has An Unexpected Effect On Your Cholesterol

Bananas are sweet to eat and packed with nutrition, but did you know they can also have an unexpected effect on your LDL cholesterol levels?

young woman on bed eating cottage cheese

Angelique H. Caffrey

When You Eat Cottage Cheese For Breakfast, This Is What Happens To Your Body

Should you have cottage cheese for breakfast? The best way to know is to consider the advantages - and limitations - that cottage cheese brings to the table.

Beth Bradford

What Happens To Your Prostate When You Take Fish Oil Every Day

People take fish oil supplements daily for their purported health benefits. However, men in particular might have a good reason to get more omega-3 every day.

Erin Marie

The Healthy Bean That Can Lower Blood Pressure And Help You Sleep

There are many kinds of beans you can add to your diet, each with their own nutritional perks. Consider this one if you have hypertension or trouble sleeping.

woman with salt and pepper hair drinking smoothie

Angelique H. Caffrey

Smoothie Ingredients You Should Avoid At All Costs, According To Our Expert

When it comes to ingredients, smoothies offer a ton of versatility. But one health expert told Health Digest about five ingredients you should absolutely avoid.

woman unhappy about belly fat looking in mirror

Angelique H. Caffrey

Eating Sourdough Bread Has An Unexpected Effect On Your Belly Fat

Belly fat is notoriously stubborn and the bane of every dieter wanting a slimmer figure. But is choosing the right kind of bread to eat really the answer?

Erin Marie

King Charles Skips This Meal Every Day. But Is It Healthy?

King Charles has some interesting meal-related habits, including eliminating one from his daily schedule. We talked to an expert to learn if that's healthy.

Beth Bradford

What Happens To Your Body When You Eat 1 Cup Of Peanut Butter All At Once

Peanut butter has plenty of health benefits, but if you're trying to eat a whole cup of peanut butter in one sitting, you'll want to wait and read this first.

Jennifer Anandanayagam

Drinking Cranberry Juice Has An Unexpected Effect On A Man's Prostate Health

There are many health benefits to drinking cranberry juice. But as it turns out, there's an important reason why men might want to include it in their diet.

two women looking at nutrition labels of cheese

Beth Bradford

The Healthiest Cheeses You Can Eat If You Have High Cholesterol

You'll want to avoid certain foods if your cholesterol levels are high. Fortunately, there are alternatives and healthy options for some of your favorites.

Beth Bradford

The Best Multivitamins For Men Over 50

Nutritional needs change as men grow old, leaving room for potential deficiencies. When it comes to men over 50, some multivitamins are better than others.

Angelique H. Caffrey

The Underrated Vegetable That Has More Calcium Than A Glass Of Milk

For most people, a glass of milk is the top-of-mind option when it comes to fulfilling their basic calcium needs. But there's a vegetable that can beat it.

Beth Bradford

The Unexpected Reason You Should Avoid Eating Raisin Bran If You Have High Blood Pressure

As far as breakfast options go, Raisin Bran's no slouch, nutrition-wise. But if you have high blood pressure, you may want to think twice about eating it.

Erin Marie

What Happens To Your Prostate When You Eat Too Much Salt

If you have benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also known as an enlarged prostate gland, you'll want to read this article about the effects of too much salt.

Hot rotisserie chickens at grocery store

Erin Marie

The Food Safety Mistake You Never Want To Make With A Store-Bought Rotisserie Chicken

Swinging by the store to pick up a crisp rotisserie chicken makes dinner a no-brainer. However, there's one food safety mistake you'll want to avoid.

Woman smiling and drinking a glass of juice

Tanya Sharma

9 Beverages That Can Naturally Lower Your High Cholesterol

Worried about your high cholesterol levels? There are ways to bring down your cholesterol without medication, such as adding these beverages to your diet.

Angelique H. Caffrey

Deceivingly 'Healthy' Foods That Are Secretly High In Sugar

Some foods that we've come to recognize as healthy actually hide sugary secrets. Health Digest spoke to an expert to uncover the sweet-toothed truth.