Dietary Essentials

Some food items are meant to be peeled. While we routinely remove the outer layers of an onion or banana, are cucumbers another item we should be eating bare?

Those who've had bariatric surgery may wonder if they can still partake of caffeine. Here's what the experts have to say about your morning cup post-surgery.

Adaptogens are nothing new -- some have been used medicinally for hundreds of years. But adding them to your daily routine can help you manage stress better.

Rice is an important dish across many cultures. However, before stocking up on it, you should be aware of how it affects the body if consumed when expired.

Similar to claims suggesting that there's an ideal time of day to eat fruit, there's also a belief that drinking water after meals could disrupt digestion.

Sweet potatoes are a notorious holiday side dish. But there are reasons to load your plate with this nutritious food year round, especially for men.

Chipotle is one of the healthier fast-casual restaurants out there, but it depends on what you choose. Their highest-fat menu item might surprise you.

With this in mind, eating breakfast every day may be a good idea to support your overall health, but which healthy breakfast items do people eat most often?

Worried about bad breath ruining your day? Here are some of the best foods you can incorporate into your daily diet to help you combat halitosis.

Consuming soda on a daily basis can ultimately wreak havoc on your well-being. In fact, it could also be affecting your overall oral health.

It's advisable to stay hydrated while taking creatine in order to get the most out of the supplements, but what happens if you don't? Here's what to know.

It's well-known that avocados are healthy for you. But could eating them at night be not such a great idea? And which food should you snack on instead?

A recent study may indicate that people who drink red wines have healthier gut bacteria levels than those who drink other kinds of alcohol. Is it really true?

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.