Dietary Essentials

Eat an apple every day - it's doctor-recommended (at least, according to your mom). But what about the waxy coating on your apple? Is is safe to eat?

If you're a fan of pistachios, you've probably incorporated this snack into your daily diet. But as it turns out, this can affect your blood pressure.

Garlic is an herb with many health benefits, including lowering cholesterol. For men, garlic may offer more benefits yet, especially with their sex life.

With one particular health condition, you might have cloudy urine as a symptom. Here's how eating peanut butter can effect your pee if you have this condition.

What does kiwi pair well with besides a summertime fruit salad? Time to get creative, because kiwifruit can work wonders for our blood pressure.

Peanut butter can certainly fit into a healthy, well-rounded diet, but all that saturated fat can put you at risk. Fortunately, there are alternatives.

One out of every 4 men has low testosterone. Given that diet can affect testosterone, we'll explore how eating peanut butter might affect this hormone.

There are two kinds of people: those who enjoy spicy food and those who don't. However, you may also want to avoid peppers if you have this medical condition.

Over the years, much has been said about the connection between blood pressure and egg consumption. But what does research show about this dietary concern?

Eating cashews every day can benefit the body in a number of ways. Interestingly, this popular snack also has potential effects on a person's bowel movements.

Drinking water is the obvious solution for dehydration. However, another underrated liquid can also get the job done along with providing other benefits.

When it comes to the best protein sources, the first food you think of might be meat. However, this type of American cheese might just surprise you.

Cinnamon is thought to have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and lipid-lowering properties. It can also have this unexpected effect on your bones.

It takes holistic effort - diet, exercise, and sometimes medication - to manage high cholesterol. If you include eggplant in your diet, here's how it can help.

Constipation got you fidgeting in your seat? Snack on this popular fruit to get things going instantly -- but make sure to pick one that's already ripe.

Sourdough bread is healthier than you might think it is. It can even help protect your heart health. We'll explain how it's able to do this.

When Jennifer Anandanayagam found out that olive oil can be used to make yourself poop instantly, she decided to give it a go. Here's what happened.

Soy's popularity as a superfood is far from where it used to be decades ago. But that doesn't mean health-conscious men should ignore it, says science.

A number of popular beverages have a reputation for being gut-friendly. But one particular drink rich in "good" bacteria may actually reduce your cancer risk.

Drinking coffee regularly can provide both advantages and disadvantages to your health. But research suggests that coffee can prevent a well-known disease.

Low-carb dieting has become one of the most popular options for weight loss. But what does eliminating carbs from your diet really do to your metabolism?

Eating peanut butter every day can come with a variety of health benefits. But does indulging in this sweet spread on the daily affect your risk of dying early?

Cinnamon adds just that little bit of biting spice to cookies, and it makes a nice finish on top of a latte. It can also effect your gut. Here's how.

Are you running short on time and aren't able to bring a healthy lunch from home? These are the healthiest fast food salads you can buy, according to an expert.

Making smart choices involving your diet can be the key to lowering your cholesterol levels. One great way to do it is to add this ingredient (or snack).

While many people store their jar of peanut butter in their pantry, is this always the best choice? When would you want to think twice about doing this?

Milk might pair well with smoothies, a bowl of cereal, or a handful of chocolate chip cookies, but you'll want to avoid pairing it with this popular supplement.