The Real Difference Between Vitamins And Minerals
Many foods advertise their vitamin and mineral content, but what exactly are they selling? Are these nutrients the same thing? And which ones do we need most?
Read MoreMany foods advertise their vitamin and mineral content, but what exactly are they selling? Are these nutrients the same thing? And which ones do we need most?
Read MoreEating cereal as an every day breakfast is not uncommon. But whether or not this is a healthy morning meal choice depends on what kind of cereal you're eating.
Read MoreYou probably haven't seen raw potatoes on the veggie and dip platter at parties. Because potatoes are often served cooked, does that mean we can't eat them raw?
Read MoreConsider trying sunflower seeds as a healthy snack in place of your favorite salty potato chip. With all their health benefits, it will be worth the adjustment.
Read MoreRice is a common staple in many meals. It's versatile and simple to prepare. With so many types of rice, you might be wondering, which kind is the healthiest?
Read MoreNutella's ingredients are sugar, palm oil, hazelnuts, skim milk, cocoa, lecithin, and vanillin, listed in order of amount.
Read MoreProtein powder seems like a simple, healthy addition to your diet, but not all containers of protein powder are created equal.
Read MoreCan a regular menu of a burger, fries, and soda, or a similar fast food meal, really do the body harm? As it turns out, the answer is a resounding yes.
Read MoreIt wasn't uncommon for milk to be unpasteurized before the 1900s, so it might seem like if we did it then, it's safe to do it now. But is that actually true?
Read MoreWhen you don't get enough protein, there are a ton of things (none of them good) that can happen to you.
Read MoreWith dozens of loaves lining store shelves, what are the healthiest bread choices? To find them, you'll need to do some research and read some labels first.
Read MoreVitamin C helps with a number of important bodily functions, but did you know that intaking too much vitamin C can potentially have some negative side effects?
Read MoreKombucha tea is loaded with antioxidants and probiotics. However, it is possible to drink too much, which can lead to several troublesome side effects.
Read MoreTap water has a reputation for being less safe than bottled water. Both are regulated by safety standards, but which of the two have more health benefits?
Read MoreIf you love to spread a copious helping of mayonnaise on a sandwich, you're not alone. Delicious? Yes. But what about the nutritional value of mayonnaise?
Read MoreBee pollen, a combination of pollen, honey, enzymes, and other compounds, is touted for its health benefits. So how exactly does bee pollen affect the body?
Read MoreWhile we don't want to be the ones to turn you into a sudden germaphobe, there are a few items in restaurants that are surprisingly loaded with germs.
Read MoreSalt is a mineral that enhances the taste of food, but there's so much more to salt -- from simple table salt to pink Himalayan salt -- than flavor enhancement.
Read MoreLow-carb diets have given potatoes a bad rap. As it turns out, these starchy vegetables are loaded with nutrients and have several important health benefits.
Read MoreA surprising new TikTok trend involving chlorophyll has been getting a lot of recent attention. Influencers claim a variety of benefits, but do experts agree?
Read MoreOlive oil is often pushed as a healthy alternative to other types of oils. But too much of a good thing can sometimes be a bad thing, yes even olive oil.
Read MoreWhen it comes to men's nutrition, you can't go wrong with choosing whole and unprocessed foods. Here's a look at some foods every man should add to his diet.
Read MoreWhen you pop in a piece of gum, your breath may smell minty fresh, but in time, you'll be emitting other odors from somewhere else other than your mouth.
Read MoreWhat are healthy beverage options that taste just as good as regular soda? For many, this alternative is diet soda. But is diet soda really any healthier?
Read MoreOats are a popular and nutritious grain that can be enjoyed raw, cooked, or even as a topping, but are they gluten-free? Technically, yes —with exceptions.
Read MoreMany experts stress the importance of eating healthy foods in optimizing health, but if your diet sometimes suffers, multivitamins can help compensate.
Read MoreHow much hot sauce you can handle is a personal preference, but watch out for too much sodium, or negative side effects of thermogenesis.
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