Dietary Essentials

It's flown under the radar for the most part, but as more people search for healthy food options, mycoprotein has been pulled into the spotlight.

While the human body can make most of the types of fat it needs to function, there is one it cannot produce on its own: omega-3 fatty acids.

Whether you've just joined Jenny Craig or are thinking of signing up, you may be curious how the diet stacks up to others. Here's the truth about this program.

The Fat Flush diet claims to be a detox and diet program to "address and correct the most hidden but prevalent root causes of weight gain."

Compared to standard bulking with complex carbs and proteins, dirty bulking is more of a no-holds-barred eating agenda.

Before you say 'pass the pasta' for the third time, know that loading up on carbohydrates before exercise can actually be doing more harm than good.

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, supplemental vitamins are not generally recommended for most children (via Healthline). Here's what to know.

You might be low on energy because you're lacking any number of nutrients. Start eating these foods, and you might just ditch that sluggish feeling.

There are two compounds found in milk, tryptophan and melatonin, that may aid in getting some shut eye.

Vegans avoid foods and beverages made with byproducts from animals, including meat, fish, dairy, eggs, and, yes, honey.

With so many frozen dinners in the grocery store labeled healthy-this and lean-that, it can almost feel like a better option than home cooking.

Similar in taste and texture, both cauliflower and broccoli can offer you a delightful dish.

You might assume eating a grapefruit or drinking grapefruit juice could do no harm. However, consumption of grapefruit may not be recommended.

You can beat your salt cravings with a little practice and some clever substitutions. If potato chips are always on your mind, try these foods instead.

Americans have a love affair with sweet, carbonated beverages, but these sodas we love — which are all basically just sugar water — are bad for us.

If your weight loss has recently plateaued despite following a diet that seemed to work well for a time, you're not alone.

Unfortunately if you run to the store, there's a good chance you're not going to find fresh chickpeas in the produce section. Are canned just as healthy?

Sipping hot water — plain, with a twist of lemon, or even as an herbal tea — can have some surprising benefits, from improved digestion to smoother skin.

If you've ever used vegan butter and margarine, you may have noticed that the two butter substitutes are fairly similar in color, consistency, and taste.

It's unlikely you've heard that the long green vegetable known as asparagus could improve your sex life. Here's how.

The cabbage soup diet is a restrictive eating plan that calls for cabbage soup to be eaten two to three times per day for a week.

Thinking about giving Nutrisystem a go? Just because it worked for Marie Osmond doesn't necessarily mean it'll work for you. Here's the truth behind the diet.

If you're on the keto diet in order to lose some weight, counting calories as well as carbohydrates, fat, and protein grams may still be important.

We all associate chocolate with Valentine's Day, but does chocolate really put you in the mood? Here's what science says about chocolate's effects.

Losing weight can be hard. But here's one weight-loss tactic that's not hard at all: chewing gum.

Khloe Kardashian has gone through many transformations over the years, but none quite so dramatic as her "revenge body." Here's a look her weight-loss diet.

Though convenient, protein bars can't provide you with the nutrients you get from whole foods. This is why you shouldn't replace your meal with a protein bar.