Dietary Essentials

New FDA guidelines set standards for what constitutes "healthy" in consumer packaged goods -- including cereal. Here are the cereals that didn't make the cut.

As you age, your body stops producing as much collagen as it once did. Read on to find out what to do when your body's collagen levels start decreasing.

Bloating, gas, cramps, and fatigue may result from a condition called leaky gut. Here are some foods you should eat (and avoid) to improve your gut health.

The food we eat affects our health, including that of our eyes. To help protect against eye diseases and vision loss, consider adding these foods to your plate.

There may be a connection between diet and mental health, but is there a connection between the time of day you eat and mental health?

Many people are unaware that high levels of biotin in the blood may interfere with certain lab exams, producing an inaccurately high or low test result.

With so many vitamins available in foods, it can be a little confusing regarding which do what. Brush up on all the different vitamins and their purposes.

Despite the benefits of adaptogens and nootropics, it's important to be cautious with supplements and consult with a health expert before consuming any product.

Drinking coffee comes with several benefits, which include promoting longer life and reducing the risk of heart failure and stroke.

High cholesterol levels can lead to a host of negative health consequences. But here's the good news: Some foods out there are great for your cholesterol.

Panera Bread has a mission to serve freshly prepared, yummy, and clean foods. But how clean and healthy are the options, and what should you order?

Pears are extremely versatile, but their best quality -- aside from their taste -- is that they are highly nutritious and offer a variety of health benefits.

Mushrooms are more than just a good topping to add to your pizza. Turns out, incorporating them into your daily routine could be more beneficial than you think.

If you are a fan of cruciferous veggies and love eating leafy greens, then mustard greens are a must-have. These are some of their many health benefits.

Green tea is an ancient and popular drink that has many storied health benefits. Discover if it can help prevent you from getting infected with COVID-19.

While eating veggies, root-to-stem, is a great way to use every part of the vegetable, some parts of the eggplants are better left in the compost.

Using energy drinks before and during exercise is becoming popular, but it turns out energy drinks might not be the best choice for staying active.

Staying hydrated is one of the most important things you can do for your body. Here are some of the most common hydration myths you'll want to avoid.

Fiber is an important part of a balanced diet, but not all fiber is the same. Learn how a certain form of fiber might be hazardous to your health.

Energy drinks are a popular go-to for many. But which brand reigns supreme in the quest for greatest energy booster? Here's what our audience says.

While coffee is beloved by folks across the world, for certain people, drinking it in the morning could be a seriously bad idea. Here are some reasons why.

Health Digest conducted a survey asking people which healthy drink they were most likely to reach for between several choices -- and here's what we found out.

Problems with circulation can lead to a host of uncomfortable symptoms, like fatigue, muscle cramps, feeling cold in the hands and feet, and varicose veins.

Alton Brown explained how his priorities have shifted toward living a healthier lifestyle and shared his best tip for improving eating habits.

Cravings during pregnancy are certainly real, but deli meat is actually something that doctors advise against eating during pregnancy. Here is why.

Aloe vera can be more than a burn remedy. In fact, some of its benefits require that you eat it. However, some may be hesitant when it comes to the skin.

Although we usually associate cravings with comfort foods, they can also happen with healthy vegetables, like kale. However, some may even wonder, why kale?