Dietary Essentials - Health Digest

Anne Taylor

This Is How Much Sodium Is Hiding In Your Canned Food

Sodium is a common ingredient in many packaged foods, but too much salt in your diet can have adverse effects.

Ally Arcuri

What Drinking Tequila Every Night Really Does To Your Body

Could drinking tequila every night actually provide you with some health benefits?

bottle of apple cider vinegar with apples

Dylan Roche

Everything You Wanted To Know About Apple Cider Vinegar

Apple cider vinegar is often touted for its purported health benefits, but are they real? Read on to get the scoop on this versatile vinegar.

Anne Taylor

This Is What Drinking Kombucha Can't Do For You

Kombucha is a type of fermented tea that is very popular for its health benefits, but it can't do everything.

Anne Taylor

Can Drinking Lemon Water Help With Bloating?

Everyone gets bloated from time to time. Drinking lemon water is a common remedy, but does it really work?

Anne Taylor

When You Eat Mint Every Day, This Is What Happens

From tea to candy to gum, mint is a popular flavor used in many food products. Here's what happens when you eat this herb every day.

Anne Taylor

Are Pork Rinds Good For You?

Pork rinds have been labeled as a healthier alternative to things like potato chips and pretzels for many years. But are these actually healthy?

woman taking vitamins with a glass of water

Maria Faller

This Is What Happens When You Stop Taking Vitamins

Suddenly stopping your vitamins can result in adverse reactions. It's better to stop vitamins one by one, and see how your body responds.

Sad woman with a glass of whiskey in her hand

Jenna Demmer

The Real Reason Women Are More Affected By Alcohol Than Men

Some know that men are more likely to be addicted to alcohol than women, but it does not tell the whole story. Women are more affected by alcohol than men.

Anne Taylor

Is Ground Beef Bad For You?

Ground beef has gotten a bad reputation lately. But is it really as bad for you as you've been led to believe? Here's what you should know.

Anne Taylor

Side Effects Of Drinking Coffee That Might Surprise You

You probably already know about the main side effects of coffee, but there are some other effects of this drink that you might not have heard about before.

Anne Taylor

Can Bananas Help With Cramps?

Whether you get them while working out or when you're on your period, cramps are painful and inconvenient. Can bananas help? Here's what you should know.

Anne Taylor

The Healthy Swap That Can Replace Your Sour Cream

Sour cream is a favorite condiment among many foodies, but this topping isn't the healthiest thing you could be eating. Here's a better alternative.

Anne Taylor

What Happens To Your Body When You Eat A Watermelon Rind

Even though watermelon rinds don't taste quite as good as the flesh of the fruit, you shouldn't be throwing them in the trash can.

Anne Taylor

What Happens To Your Body When You Eat Coconut Oil Every Day

Coconut oil is often touted as one of the healthier options to use in your cooking, but some experts caution against making it a standard part of your diet.

Someone peels the cover off a microwave dinner

Anne Taylor

Are All Processed Foods Bad For You?

It seems like everything from heart disease to obesity has been linked to processed foods. But are they really that bad? Here's what you should know.

Andra Picincu

How Unhealthy Is Chicken Skin?

Chicken skin has a bad reputation for being high in fat and cholesterol, but how unhealthy is it really?

Robin Rothstein

The Truth About What's Really In Hot Dogs

The contents of most hot dogs are mysterious at best, but we've done the research for you -- read on to find out what's really in these backyard BBQ staples.

Someone puts a gluten free sign into a loaf of bread

Anne Taylor

You Should Stop Eating Gluten Free If This Happens To You

Going gluten free is a popular diet trend, but it can cause health issues for people who don't need to follow this eating plan.

Anne Taylor

Is Premier Protein Good For You?

One of the most popular protein brands today is Premier Protein, known for its affordable shakes and powders that come in a wide variety of flavors.

Lauren DeMello

Can You Chew Gum If You're Fasting?

Are you really fasting if you chew gum throughout the day? Let's take a look.

Lauren DeMello

The Big Difference Between Artificial Butter And Regular Butter

Not sure if you should stick with butter or try an artificial product, like margarine? Here's the difference between the two.

Dylan Roche

Dangers Of The Keto Diet You Should Know Before Starting

These are some troubling concerns health experts have raised about the possible dangers of the keto diet.

Lauren Cahn

This Is What Happens When You Drink Cinnamon Tea Every Day

Cinnamon tea has been shown to help with a variety of health issues, from heart health to inflammation. Here's what happens when you drink it every day.

Two boxes of Wheaties with Serena Williams on the box

Anne Taylor

Are Wheaties Good For You?

Known as "The Breakfast of Champions," Wheaties is a cereal that is marketed as a favorite breakfast of athletes. But is it really as healthy as it seems?

Bottle of sunflower oil next to a sunflower

Andra Picincu

Is Sunflower Oil Good For You?

Sunflower oil is a favorite choice for sautéing due to its high smoke point, but is it healthy?

Ally Arcuri

Everything You Wanted To Know About Coffee

Grab a cup of your favorite roast and settle in – we are about to tell you everything you need to know about coffee and how it came to be what it is today.