Dietary Essentials

"Shark Tank" Season 8 featured Will Smelko and Ronald Chang pitching their product, Ora Organic plant-based supplements, to the Sharks. But where is it today?

It's tempting to just toss your leftovers into the microwave for an easy dinner. But there are perils about reheating oily foods there that you should know.

Smartfood popcorn offers a quick and convenient way for you to enjoy a tasty snack on a lazy night, but is it actually good for you? Here's what to consider.

Looking for a healthy snack at a gas station can be quite a chore. Fortunately, there's a surprisingly healthy and tasty option you can buy when hunger strikes.

It's hard to find anyone who doesn't like french fries, and it's quite easy to finish a large serving. But what happens to your body if you eat them every day?

If you need more vegetables in your diet, V8 vegetable juice might be your go-to solution. Surprisingly, this beverage also has more protein than you'd expect.

There are many possible reasons behind an upset stomach, but there's a surprising potential solution: carbohydrates. Here's why carbs can help your body.

Did you know that eating a certain food can help ward off tooth decay? Your first thought might be of a fruit or vegetable, but it's actually a type of cheese.

High cholesterol is often treated with statins, but lifestyle changes help too. In fact, adding this spice to your diet might help shave off a few points.

Fruits are commonly associated with fiber, vitamins, and potassium. However, some, like this tropical fruit, can also be surprisingly good sources of protein.

If your hair is thinning, you may be focusing on lifestyle issues outside the food you eat. But this food is both an aphrodisiac and can help with hair growth.

Protein is a key macronutrient that sustains many vital functions in your body. One way to boost your protein intake is this easy sandwich hack.

Recognizing a fad diet is crucial for making informed choices about your diet and overall health. Here's a list of popular single-food diets you should avoid.

Tossing out canned goods may seem wasteful, especially if you've been saving them for a rainy day. But the USDA says to toss canned foods that look like this.

While they're an excellent way to get the nutrients you need, you may not have the time to prepare smoothies yourself. But are premade smoothies good for you?

We may be indulging in diet soda thinking it's a healthier alternative to a regular can of Coke. However, diet soda can negatively affect your teeth.

The availability of reduced fat milk options might make you want to ignore whole milk at your grocery. But as it turns out, whole milk might be good for you.

Looking for a salty snack from the vending machine, but afraid of the health repercussions? Here's a suprisingly healthy chip you can buy from vending machines.

Smoothies for breakfast are a great way to start your day with fresh fruit. However, some experts feel there may be a nutritional drawback to blending fruit.

You've likely heard about just how bad sugar can be for your health. While moderate consumption is fine, quitting sugar cold turkey can come with some benefits.

When it comes to drinks that are rich in protein, milk tends to be the first thing that comes to mind. These beverages can actually beat milk in that category.

Having a hard time choosing a "healthy" snack every time you make a stop at the gas station? Here's an unexpected choice that's healthier than you think.

While the Guinness diet doesn't provide a well-rounded nutritional plan, the beer actually has one healthy benefit for your body that you might not expect.

You may have seen the news about sneaky ingredients hidden in McDonald's french fries making the rounds on social media. But is there any truth to those claims?

You might think that it's a good idea to pick up your multivitamin supplement at your local grocery on your next supply run. Here's why you should rethink that.

Protein comes from more than just animal products. There's one vegetable that contains more protein than milk, and you probably already have it in your freezer.

A hard-boiled egg with a tinge of green on the yolk may seem like a strange or even yucky thing to eat. But is it safe to consume? Here's what the experts say.