Dietary Essentials - Health Digest

Beth Bradford

Avoid Eating This Popular Dessert If You Have An Upset Stomach

When your stomach is upset, eating the wrong kind of food can make the experience so much worse. One example: this popular treat among the sweet-toothed crowd.

Beth Bradford

If You Eat This Popular Spice, Your Early Death Risk May Decrease

Do you like adding spices to your favorite foods? As it turns out, a particularly popular spice can contribute to lowering your risk of an early death.

Nancy Schimelpfening

Avoid Eating Activia Yogurt (And A Few Other Brands) If You Have This Medical Condition

While eating yogurt can provide several health benefits, you way want to avoid this type of Activia yogurt if you have a particular medical condition.

Erin Marie

Can Eating Cashews Reduce Your Risk Of Early Death? What We Know

Snacking on nutritious nuts like cashews can bring a multitude of benefits to your body. But how does your cashew consumption affect your early death risk?

woman deciding which pasta she wants to buy

Nancy Schimelpfening

Avoid Eating Pasta If This Is Happening To Your Body

While pasta can be quite enjoyable to eat, you may want to reconsider if you are experiencing this symptom. Some types of pasta may actually make it worse.

Erin Marie

Hailey Bieber's Unusual Pregnancy Food Craving Explained

Pregnancy cravings are not uncommon, but some, like Hailey Bieber's, can be a little bit more outside the box. We'll explain her cravings and what they mean.

Nancy Schimelpfening

The Little-Known Fat That Can Help Lower Your High Blood Pressure

If you have high blood pressure, this can increase your risk of having a heart attack or a stroke. Eating this fat can help reduce your blood pressure.

Erin Marie

Why You Should Avoid Eating Cashews And Drinking Coffee At The Same Time

While cashews and coffee each have their own distinct health benefits, eating cashews and drinking coffee at the same time might have some drawbacks.

Erin Marie

Eat This Vegetable To Lower High Cholesterol And High Blood Pressure At The Same Time

Independently, elevated cholesterol and blood pressure levels can cause many problems for your body. This vegetable offers a solution to both, simultaneously.

Erin Marie

Can You Get Salmonella From Peanut Butter?

There are a few food items that can serve as a mechanism for Salmonella bacteria infection, but is peanut butter part of the list? The answer isn't simple.

Beth Bradford

Eating Avocado Has A Little-Known Effect On Your Prostate

As men age, they have to pay careful attention to their prostate health. A certain compound found in plant-based foods like avocado might help.

Nancy Schimelpfening

When You Stop Drinking Coffee, This Is What Happens To Your Heart

Anyone who's ever drank too much coffee knows that caffeine can speed up your heartrate. This is what would happen to your heart if you stop drinking coffee.

cheese store owners in front of an array of cheese

Beth Bradford

The Spanish Cheese That Has More Protein Than Meat

Vegetarians who eat dairy can get sufficient protein from cheese and milk products. In fact, this particular type of Spanish cheese has more protein than meat.

Nancy Schimelpfening

The Popular Protein That Can Give Your Butt A Firm Boost

Have you ever wished that you could have a more firm butt? If your backside is in need of a boost, there's a popular protein-rich food that may help.

Woman putting straw in a Starbucks drink

Erin Marie

How To Order A Healthier Starbucks Drink, According To Our Dietitian

Starbucks' drinks may come with sugar, spice, and everything nice, but healthier items are harder to spot. We asked a dietitian how to order a healthier drink.

man checking supplement bottles for ingredients

Nancy Schimelpfening

Supplements You Should Avoid Taking With Magnesium At All Costs

If you use magnesium, you'll want to avoid taking it at the same time as these supplements. Otherwise, you may not get the benefits you expect.

Beth Bradford

Avoid Eating Eggs If This Is Happening To Your Body

Eggs are a delicious breakfast favorite. But if you're suffering from this medical condition, you may need to skip your morning sunny-side-up for a bit.

Beth Bradford

Men Over 50 Should Avoid Eating This Popular Breakfast Food

Being the first meal of the day, it makes sense to want breakfast to be energy-boosting and tasty. But if you're a man over the age of 50, avoid this treat.

Beth Bradford

Eating Celery Every Day Has An Unexpected Effect On Your Cholesterol

Celery is one of those rare vegetables that many consider to be tasty enough to snack on. And as it turns out, doing so on the daily has an unexpected effect.

Nancy Schimelpfening

Why Peanut Butter May Cause Skin Issues (Including Acne)

What's not to love about peanut butter? If you're not keeping an eye on things, there could be plenty, including problems with your skin like acne.

Mikael Angelo Francisco

Can Eating Cashews Slow Down Aging?

We all go through aging; it's a part of life. But can certain foods really slow down the aging process? Studies on cashews have revealed interesting findings.

Mikael Angelo Francisco

Eating Peanut Butter Has An Unexpected Effect On Your Prostate

Every man should be concerned about his prostate health, especially as the years pass. Thus, it's important to know how peanut butter can affect the prostate.

Erin Marie

Say Goodbye To Poop Troubles With A Little Help From This Popular Fruit

If you're having poop troubles due to constipation or irritable bowel disease, this popular fruit may be able to help get things back to normal.

Beth Bradford

Can This Italian Herb Help Lower High Blood Pressure? What Science Says

Do you have high blood pressure? Scientists say that this tasty Italian herb contains minerals and compounds that may be able to help lower blood pressure.