Dietary Essentials

Are you a fan of titanium dioxide? It may be in the foods you eat or products you use regularly, but you may not be able to tell by just reading the label.

The serving size is potentially the most confusing part of the Nutrition Facts label. What exactly does it mean? Here is what you should know.

Eating raw meat and poultry can be quite dangerous and lead to some serious illnesses. Luckily, there's a simple way you can tell if your food is undercooked.

While energy drinks pose a number of health threats on their own, they may also be linked to future drug use among teenagers who drink them.

Many people cut out the core of the pineapple and throw it away due to its fibrous nature. But should you actually be eating the pineapple core?

Have you ever heard of the term nutrigenomics? Well, it's a very interesting topic about genes and nutrition. You might want to brush up on it right here.

Study co-author Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt shares the promising effects of saw palmetto extract on prostate health in an exclusive interview with Health Digest.

Cucumber water seems like a fancy drink used to enhance the appearance of elegant relaxation at spas. In truth, though, cucumber water is so much more.

The vitamin industry is and Americans are investing in new trends like vitamin subscription boxes. But which is the most popular?

Aside from superfoods, here are some foods that are generally not perceived as cancer fighters, but nevertheless possess formidable anti-cancer properties.

Playing with fire around old, expired food can leave you burnt pretty quick. Here are some foods that you should never eat past the expiration date.

Pasta is a perennial favorite, but with lots of carbs and heavy sauces, it's not always the most nutritious. Here are some tricks to make your pasta healthier.

In an exclusive interview with Health Digest, registered dietician Jamie Feit tells us how a low-glycemic breakfast can help kids maintain energy until lunch.

Not all kombuchas are created equal. Learn what sets Health-Ade kombucha apart from other brands and whether it's actually good for your health.

The theory of food sequencing is that when you follow a certain order while eating, your blood glucose levels will not spike. Is this actually true?

Whether or not you love or hate cilantro, research has shown that this herb may help certain health conditions. Here are some unexpected benefits of cilantro.

Aside from being versatile, widely accessible, and nutritious, salmon provides a variety of benefits. Some of which prevent several health diseases.

Ultra-processed foods can be delicious. However, two new large-scale studies explained the risks between these food items and various health conditions.

There are signs that indicate your supplements aren't doing what they need to. Here, we've put together some of the signs you should pay attention to.

A healthy breakfast is important but many of us choose options that negatively affect our blood sugar. Read on to find out how your breakfast habits size up.

Yogurt is versatile and can be tasty and nutritious, but not all yogurts are created equal. We've rounded up a list of the healthiest brands to look for.

Registered dietitian and Chief Nutrition Officer at GNC Rachel Jones shared the best way to use creatine supplements to enhance your workout activities.

With its wide range of health benefits, fennel oil - a carrier oil infused with the medicinal properties of the fennel plant - has seen a spike in popularity.

When you're pregnant, there are a lot of things you can't do anymore, and that includes eating some of your favorite foods. Is blue cheese safe?

By now, most people know probiotics are good for them. They provide tons of benefits for your overall health — but how do these benefits affect men?

Grapefruit oil is antimicrobial, antibacterial, and can even aid kidney functions. Learn what it can do and how it can benefit your kidney health.

You might think of sports drinks and energy drinks as the same kind of beverage, but they are used for different purposes. Here's what sets them apart.