Nutrition - Health Digest

Ensure nutrition shakes in a grocery store

Anne Taylor

Is Ensure Good For You?

Ensure is a supplement drink that is designed to help people meet their nutritional goals. But is it really healthy?

Catherine Caruso

The Real Reason Jason Momoa Can't Go On The Keto Diet

Jason Momoa is a notorious meat-lover and is notably fit and trim. So you may be surprised to learn he's not on the keto diet. Read on to find out why.

Chia seed pudding in a glass with sliced strawberries and shaved coconut on a table

Susan Olayinka

3-Ingredient Chia Seed Pudding You'll Want Every Morning

In this version of chia seed pudding from recipe developer Susan Olayinka, chia seeds are the star of this good-for-you and good-tasting pudding.

Susan Olayinka

Low-Carb Meatballs

Meatballs and pasta aren't exactly low-carb, or at least that used to be the case. This recipe cuts out breadcrumbs to deliver some seriously tasty meatballs.

Jaime Bachtell-Shelbert

Easy Sweet Potato Patties Recipe

If you want to try a healthier twist on a classic potato cake recipe, here's how to get seriously crispy sweet potato patties.

Ksenia Prints

Healthy Chicken And Rice Casserole Recipe

The key to this healthy and delicious chicken and rice casserole is using low-carb, keto cauliflower rice. Give it a try when you're craving comfort food.

Miriam Hahn

Applesauce Breakfast Muffins Recipe

Whether you're looking for a healthier muffin option or you simply love apple cinnamon muffins, this recipe will easily become your go-to.

oatmeal smoothie with a metal straw in it

Maren Epstein

Healthy Oat Smoothie Recipe

As far as breakfast goes, this smoothie is perfect since it is healthy, filling, and tastes like a traditional bowl of oatmeal. Only better!

Wendy's chili being scooped into a container

Agnes Erickson

The Real Reason You Should Avoid The Chili At Wendy's

Wendy's advertising slogan is "Fresh, Never Frozen." But when we found out a popular ingredient in their chili may have been repurposed -- we took pause.

Stephanie Rapone

Summer Corn Salad Recipe

We layer grilled corn with avocado, bacon, and blue cheese crumbles for a salad you'll want to enjoy all summer long. Give it a try.

Kristen Carli

Easy Goji Berry Energy Bites Recipe

Not only are these goji berry energy bites super easy to make, but they're also a great source of healthy fats that'll help keep you going until dinner time.

Susan Olayinka

Mediterranean Lentil Salad Recipe

If you're on the lookout for the perfect gluten-free, vegetarian cookout or picnic option, Susan Olayinka has got the recipe for you!

Sher Castellano

Easy Strawberry Jello Mousse Recipe

Made with nonfat yogurt, sugar-free Jell-O, and just one teaspoon of sugar, this recipe has all the flavor of a delicious dessert without the heaviness.

A bowl of chia seeds with a wooden spoon on top

Anne Taylor

You Might Be Eating Chia Seeds Totally Wrong

Chia seeds have been around since the Aztecs and Mayans used them as staples in their diets. Here's how to enjoy them safely.

Jay Wilson

What You're Really Doing To Your Body If You Drink Scotch Every Night

We've compiled some of the ways that evening scotch could be impacting your body -- many of which you've likely never considered.

Healthy Tuna Noodle Casserole served on a plate

Angela Latimer

Healthy Tuna Noodle Casserole Recipe

The blend of spices, the Parmesan cheese, and the natural flavors of the veggie and fish ingredients ensure that this is a casserole everyone will enjoy.

Miriam Hahn

Vegan Tofu Ricotta Recipe

This vegan tofu ricotta recipe can be eaten by itself as a spread or even used to replace ricotta in any recipe of your choosing.

Ksenia Prints

Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp Recipe

Air fryer coconut shrimp is a lightened-up version of the popular tropical appetizer. Eating healthy doesn't mean that you have to skip your favorite dishes!

Agnes Erickson

Is Bread Crust Actually Better For You?

Parents have long urged their children to eat the healthy crusts on their PB&J sandwich. But were our parents' concerns over crust possibly based on a myth?

A plate of asparagus sits on a wooden table

Anne Taylor

This Is What Happens When You Eat Asparagus Every Day

Asparagus is a spring vegetable known for its long, slender spears. It's also packed with vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients.

Sarah Hannah Gomez

The Big Difference Between Table And Sea Salt

Too much salt can make you thirsty, while too little can leave a dish lacking in flavor. What looks like a generic pile of granules is anything but simple.

two hungry restaurant patrons giving their lunch order to a server

Agnes Erickson

The Best Time Of Day To Eat Lunch

Lunchtime serves as a much needed break from work. We're not here to focus on what you eat midday, but on when you eat it. When should you eat lunch every day?

Anne Taylor

The Truth About The 80/20 Diet

The 80/20 diet, also called the 80/20 rule, is a popular eating plan because of its simplicity and flexibility.

Top view of several people putting their used empty mugs together in a cluster

A. Sooter

Is It Okay To Skip Washing Your Coffee Cup?

Your boss or coworkers probably encourage you to wash out your coffee cup. It can't be sanitary to drink out of a dirty mug, right? The answer may surprise you.

Zrinka Peters

Why Fat-Free Food Isn't As Healthy As You Think

The bitter irony is that, as much of the population reduced their fat intake, rates of obesity, diabetes, and chronic illness surged.

Amy Boyington

What Olympic Athletes Actually Eat In A Day

Some of your favorite Olympians may have diets that surprise you. Here's a look at what they really eat each day.

Different types of sushi on a black background

Anne Taylor

This Is What Happens When You Eat Sushi Every Day

Sushi is a Japanese dish that comes in many different styles. Here's what happens if you eat it every day.