Dietary Essentials

Switching to a keto diet doesn't just affect what your body burns for fuel, it will impact your gut health as well.

If you've considered taking an omega-3 supplement, you may be wondering how long it takes to see any benefits. Discover when these supplements start to kick in.

When you feel hungry, your body is communicating its survival need for food. In contrast, appetite is the desire for food — not the need for it.

Blackberries are a tart, delicious snack or addition to your morning smoothie. Here are some unexpected side effects and benefits of eating blackberries.

Where does dairy come in if you're on the Mediterranean diet?

If you've ever thought twice about reaching for the butter to spread on your bagel, you're not alone. Here's what to know about this popular fat.

If you're trying to eat a keto diet — consuming only 20 to 50 grams of net carbohydrates each day — it can be tricky to deal with vegetables

Nutritionists and dietetic professionals are withholding their approval of the new 'speed keto' approach. Here's why.

The lectin-free diet calls for removing all high-lectin foods from one's diet. Learn the possible benefits and risks of taking up the lectin-free diet.

Calcium-rich milk and dairy products are considered food staples and building blocks of basic nutrition. Do we need milk, yogurt, and cheese for stronger bones?

Figs have a sweet, rich, honeyed taste that's delicious. But besides their yumminess, figs can do wonders to ease an unwelcome and uncomfortable common ailment.

Jalapenos do more than just spice up your meals. When consumed as part of a balanced diet, they may improve appetite control and increase lifespan.

As the mixed messaging and debates surrounding the word "milk" continue, non-dairy beverages are typically included in discussions about milk options.

Using the word "healthy" when comparing bacon and sausage is a bit misleading, as both are processed meats. Does either provide nutritional benefits?

Potatoes are versatile and contain several nutrients essential for good health, including fiber, vitamins B6 and C, and a compound that's good for your gut.

There are many things you can do to ensure your heart stays healthy, like staying physically active, refraining from smoking, and eating a healthy diet.

In general, there are 3 types of dietary fat: trans fat, saturated fat, and unsaturated fats. Knowing the differences can help you make more informed choices.

Bladder cancer, cystitis, urinary incontinence, and other related problems affect millions of people, interfering with their daily lives.

If you're taking supplements to get the recommended levels of daily intake of vitamin C, you might be taking too much, or not absorbing enough.

Smoothie bowls are a popular breakfast choice these days, delicious and seemingly nutritious. But on closer look, how good for you are these concoctions?

Before you take B12 supplement, be aware of drug interactions with certain kinds of medications and common antibiotics to avoid adverse effects.

Pasta is made of several ingredients, but there is one in particular that you don't want to see in the ingredient list of the boxed variety.

Vitamin C is essential to biological functions, but your body doesn't produce it or store it. So it's important to get enough of this nutrient every day.

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.

If you love garlic as much as we do, we've got news that's so good it will make you want to grab all you can find in your house and add it to every single dish.

Rice and potatoes have practically no fat and are relatively similar in calories -- yet there are differences. Let's explore the benefits and crown a winner.

Low blood sugar and anxiety share common symptoms such as nausea, sweating, headaches, and shakiness. Is it possible for one condition to cause the other?