Turmeric is a staple in traditional Eastern medicine, where it's been used for thousands of years. Is it still worth taking today? Here's what the science says.
The ketogenic diet mimics fasting and was invented as a treatment for epilepsy in the 1920s. Since then, it has become incredibly popular in the dieting world.
Before you swear off bread completely, educate yourself about Ezekiel. Made from sprouted grains with no preservatives, this health store favorite is one of the few loaves that can accurately describe itself as a healthy carbohydrate.
It's hard not to think about cherries without thinking about our favorite cherry-inspired desserts, such as cherry pie. But luckily for us, whether we eat cherries alone or smothered in all that extra goodness, there are surprising health benefits hidden within.
In recent years, diet soda has come under scrutiny by the health community. Is it really a beneficial switch to convert from the high calories of sugared soda to the artificially-sweetened option? Or are there hidden harms that come with the diet version, and do they perhaps prevent weight loss?
Beetroot, or beets, are a vibrantly colored root vegetable packed with healthy vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Here's why you should add more beets to your diet.
Peanut butter is a deliciously versatile food. Since the invention of the peanut butter and jelly sandwich in 1901, it quickly became a lunchtime favorite and a staple in the American home. Unfortunately, this nut butter has been linked to health concerns.
If you'd like to shed a few pounds quickly, perhaps you're considering the Snake Diet. No, you won't be feasting on cobra in the name of calorie cutting, but plenty of experts think this approach is poisonous for another reason.
Maybe you consume lots of fruits, vegetables, and protein - or maybe not. Either way, you're to want to make sure you start including these foods in your diet.
Raw eggs can be found present in tangy tartars, delicate meringues, and that delicious bite of cookie dough we sneak while waiting for the cookies to bake. Giving these foods up would be difficult, so what is the real risk we're taking when we eat raw eggs?
The F-Factor diet, created in 2006 by registered dietician Tanya Zuckerbrot, is popular with celebrities — but is it something that's medically recommended or safe?
A medium-sized donut is 198 calories, nearly the same number of calories in a skinless chicken breast. Yet, we may feel guilty after a Dunkin' run, but pat ourselves on the back for lunching on a lean, grilled fillet. Is there more to the story than a simple calorie count?
How do you follow what's been dubbed "lazy keto," a dieting strategy that, as its name suggests, is perfect for lazy people who'd rather not be bothered with food-tracking apps, measuring cups, and food scales?
When trying to conceive a baby, you want to give your body every advantage it can have. And now there's research showing that one simple dietary change makes a big impact on male fertility, increasing sperm count as well as sperm health.
What's the best way to stay hydrated? Is drinking regular water enough, or are options like coconut water and sports drinks just as beneficial? What's the real difference between coconut water and regular water, anyway?
But while it may not be harmful in the short-term, researchers are finding some disturbing outcomes among those who have followed a low-carb program for long periods of time.