Nutrition

It may come as a surprise to hear that biting into a crisp green apple first thing in the morning may not be as healthy as one would assume.

Up to 70 percent of the lemon wedges served in restaurants are laden with over 25 different kinds of bacteria, including E. coli, yeast, and human fecal matter.

The Fat Flush diet claims to be a detox and diet program to "address and correct the most hidden but prevalent root causes of weight gain."

When looking for gluten-free food, you can make some pretty good guesses, but some surprising food can have gluten. Soy sauce is a great example of this.

The benefits of swapping a meal for a smoothie are not limited to getting your daily amount of fruits and veggies in.

It's flown under the radar for the most part, but as more people search for healthy food options, mycoprotein has been pulled into the spotlight.

Whether you've just joined Jenny Craig or are thinking of signing up, you may be curious how the diet stacks up to others. Here's the truth about this program.

Compared to standard bulking with complex carbs and proteins, dirty bulking is more of a no-holds-barred eating agenda.

Before you say 'pass the pasta' for the third time, know that loading up on carbohydrates before exercise can actually be doing more harm than good.

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, supplemental vitamins are not generally recommended for most children (via Healthline). Here's what to know.

There are two compounds found in milk, tryptophan and melatonin, that may aid in getting some shut eye.

Vegans avoid foods and beverages made with byproducts from animals, including meat, fish, dairy, eggs, and, yes, honey.

With so many frozen dinners in the grocery store labeled healthy-this and lean-that, it can almost feel like a better option than home cooking.

Let's get right to the answer so you can calm down: Yes, it's possible for wine to cause weight gain, if you drink enough of it.

Similar in taste and texture, both cauliflower and broccoli can offer you a delightful dish.

Iron is a mineral found in many foods, and there's a good chance you're not getting enough of it. These are the foods you should eat if you're low on iron.

Unfortunately if you run to the store, there's a good chance you're not going to find fresh chickpeas in the produce section. Are canned just as healthy?

If you've ever used vegan butter and margarine, you may have noticed that the two butter substitutes are fairly similar in color, consistency, and taste.

The cabbage soup diet is a restrictive eating plan that calls for cabbage soup to be eaten two to three times per day for a week.

If you're on the keto diet in order to lose some weight, counting calories as well as carbohydrates, fat, and protein grams may still be important.

Losing weight can be hard. But here's one weight-loss tactic that's not hard at all: chewing gum.

Though convenient, protein bars can't provide you with the nutrients you get from whole foods. This is why you shouldn't replace your meal with a protein bar.

Bad starches fall into the category of what nutritionists call "empty calories." Think white bread and pasta, cookies, and pastries.

The foods you eat can have a significant effect on your weight. If you're attempting to slim down, you're going to want to avoid these foods in particular.

Research shows that the reasons behind 'boredom eating' are more complex than just badly-formed habits.

Have you ever wondered why you feel the overwhelming desire to eat while on a plane?

Chinese food is one of America's favorite types of cuisine, but many dishes are incredibly unhealthy. Here are some of the ones you'll want to avoid.