Dietary Essentials

Gut health is a very important part of our overall health. But did you know certain spices can actually boost your gut health? Here's what they are.

If you find you need a cup of coffee to power through a productive evening, but struggle to fall asleep when you want to, try eating this food to help.

Cantaloupe is just as healthy as it is delicious. This favorite summertime fruit boasts lots of vitamin A, folate, copper, potassium, and beta-carotene.

Tomatoes are full of vitamins and antioxidants that support good health. Plus, they pack a powerful ingredient that can be especially beneficial to men.

Although there is a long culinary tradition of eating oysters raw, consumers might want to think twice before devouring them without cooking first.

You may wonder if all those organic food labels in the frozen food aisle are worth it. Here are some important considerations the next time you shop.

Here's what you should know about frequent trips to the coffee shop.

While there are many ways to boost your antioxidant levels, a technique called reverse juicing may help you get the most bang for your buck.

Many of us are addicted to our favorite store-bought salsas, but did you know there's one ingredient that shouldn't be in the salsa you're eating?

There is a variety of health benefits to be gained from regularly eating fish, as it's high in protein, selenium, and vitamin D, while low in saturated fat.

Here's what you should know about making pancakes for breakfast.

Candy is hard to pass up, but the sugar within can be bad for your health. Here are some sweet alternatives to try instead.

Lentils are a popular way to jazz up salads, soups, and even veggie burgers. But for some, this mighty little legume can cause unpleasant side effects.

Itchiness inside of the mouth is actually a common symptom that can have a number of different possible causes, but how does food play a role in it?

Bananas are one of the most popular fruits consumed worldwide, likely because they're so sweet. But how much sugar is really in a banana?

Salad can be a delicious and healthy start to any meal. But surprisingly, there may be benefits to eating it after a meal instead, particularly dinner.

Can you indulge too much in this salty breakfast food?

Cabbage and Brussels sprouts are two cruciferous vegetables so packed with fiber, phytochemicals, vitamins, and minerals they're considered "super veggies."

Bacon is a popular breakfast food, but health experts warn you may not want to put it on your plate. Here are some bacon alternatives to consider instead.

Love it or leave it, the fizzy fermented beverage known as kombucha certainly boasts a significant amount of health benefits that have people hooked.

Olives can be a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, but when most people eat olives, they're also eating everything they were processed and packaged with.

Muscle soreness can be a symptom of conditions like Lyme disease or multiple sclerosis, or the flu, dehydration, strenuous exercise, or a lack of this vitamin.

Craving tomatoes is actually a common enough occurrence that it has its own name: tomatophagia. It is most common in pregnant women, but can occur in anyone.

When it comes to storing your meat leftovers, be mindful of these factors and actions to avoid risking your health with foodborne illness.

We all need salt to survive, but what does it mean if you're craving salt when it's readily available and in many of our typical foods?

Calling all meat-eaters and flexitarians. Join us in the great debate between eating sheep versus beef. Does one selection trump the other? Is one healthier?

If you're in the mood for a salty snack, you might be tempted to reach for fries or potato chips, which tend to be high in calories, sodium, and saturated fat.