Nutrition - Health Digest

Anne Taylor

You Should Limit Eating These Kinds Of Fish If You Suffer From Gout

Limiting these seafood options can help you manage your gout symptoms.

A person choosing avocados in the supermarket, holding an avocado in their hand

Ruth Clark

There's Evidence This Fruit Can Help Your Brain As You Age

Aging affects our brains in a multitude of ways, but there may be a food that can help: fruit. Specifically, those that contain lutein might be beneficial.

Kimberly Smith

Why Exercise Can't Make Up For An Unhealthy Diet

Can you fix an unhealthy diet with exercise? While exercise burns unwanted calories and helps weight loss and management, a poor diet still puts you at risk.

Erin Marie

Can You Drink Too Much Milk?

Cow's milk is a great source of protein and packed with calcium, vitamin A, vitamin B12, potassium, zinc, and other nutrients. So is too much of it a bad thing?

Different kinds of fruit juice in bottles

Anne Taylor

Fruit Juices That Are Actually Good For You

Not all fruit juices are healthy. Here are some of the best ones to enjoy.

Ally Arcuri

Popular Protein Powder Brands, Ranked Worst To Best

Here are some of the most popular brands of protein powders ranked worst to best, based on nutrition and the amount of suspicion their ingredient lists inspire.

gallons of distilled water o market shelf

Kimberly Smith

Is It Safe To Drink Distilled Water?

Gallons of distilled water are one of many bottled water choices for consumption on market shelves. But is it really safe to drink distilled water?

Vincent Madrone

What Are The Benefits Of Eating Raw Garlic?

Many people love cooked garlic on their favorite dishes, but is raw garlic better for you? Here's why raw garlic may be better for your health.

Zrinka Peters

Is Sparkling Water Bad For Your Teeth?

We all know that carbonated soda can eventually damage your teeth. Despite having less sugar than soda, is sparkling water also bad for teeth?

Agnes Erickson

How Much Sugar Is In A White Claw?

White Claw is a popular adult beverage, also known as a hard seltzer. While it's touted as being better-for-you, we wanted to see how it measured up on sweetness.

Robin Rothstein

The Truth About What's Really In Spam

When it comes to canned meats, it probably comes as no surprise that Spam tops the U.S. market -- but does that necessarily mean it is good for you?

Portrait of smiling woman in sportswear and towel on neck holding shaker with protein drink.

Nicole LaMarco

Should You Be Adding Protein Powder To Your Morning Coffee?

Protein powder and coffee sound like the best blend. You get a boost of energy and nutrition at the same time. Here's what to know about mixing the two together.

Agnes Erickson

The Real Reason Not Everyone Can Handle Spicy Food

It's no secret that some people can enjoy and tolerate spicy foods more than others, but here's the real reason not everyone can handle spicy food.

Erin Marie

Is It Safe To Eat Peanut Shells?

While peanuts are considered beneficial to our health, the shell is only minimally so. Does this mean you face certain health risks from eating the shell?

woman with anxious expression eating potato chips

Robin Rothstein

This Healthy Swap Should Replace Your Potato Chips

Potato chips are one of the unhealthiest junk foods that we love to crave, but there is a healthy swap that should replace and satisfy those munchies.

Zrinka Peters

The Truth About What's Really In Cooking Spray

Cooking spray is often used to provide a non-stick cooking surface, as well as reduce the calorie count of foods by using less fat, but what does it consist of?

Allaya Cooks-Campbell

What Is The Ayurvedic Diet?

The Ayurvedic diet makes recommendations on what you should eat more (or less) of based on your body type, personality, emotional health, and even the weather.

Meredith Cooper

Foods You Should Eat If You Need More Zinc

Zinc is a crucial nutrient for our bodies to function properly. Here are some foods you should eat to ensure you get your recommended daily amount of it.

Kimberly Smith

The Vitamin You Need If You Are Constantly Tired

Feeling tired after staying up late is something we all go through, but being constantly tired is different. Here's the vitamin you need for fatigue.

Nicole LaMarco

This Is How Coffee Can Help You Burn Fat

Coffee has powerful health properties, including the ability to help you burn fat. Here's what science says about one of the world's favorite beverages.

Anne Taylor

What Is The Least Healthy Type Of Fish?

Plenty of kinds of fish are healthy, but here are the ones you should avoid.

gummy vitamins and traditional pill vitamins

Kharissa Forte

Pill Versus Gummy Vitamins: What's The Difference?

As it turns out, there are some key differences to ponder before swapping out all of your capsules and tablets for gummy vitamins.

Kit Hondrum

Air Fryer Roasted Beets Recipe

These roasted beets are delicious and come together in a breeze, thanks to the air fryer.

Andra Picincu

Is Soy Protein Bad For You?

Soy protein powder is made from soybeans, but its safety and nutritional value are subject to debate. Here is what you should know before trying it.

Michelle Washmuth

When You Eat Butter Every Day This Is What Happens To Your Body

If you eat butter every day you'll want to make sure you're not overdoing it. While there are some benefits, moderation is key. Read on for all the deets.

Andra Picincu

The Ingredients That Shouldn't Be In The Protein Bar You're Eating

Protein bars are popular and convenient snacks. But some are loaded with unhealthy ingredients that can stall health outcomes. Here's what to look out for.

Kimberly Smith

The Real Difference Between Simple Carbs And Complex Carbs

Carbohydrates are an important part of a balanced diet. But some are better than others. Here's what to know when choosing the right carbohydrate.