Nutrition

According to a 2023 study in Nature Medicine, certain artificial sweeteners, particularly erythritol, might increase your risk of blood clots.

Although maitake mushrooms might be hard to find in a grocery store, you can find them as supplements. These are the health benefits of maitake mushrooms.

Strong bones provide structural support for our bodies and are essential for maintaining mobility and independence, but what if you are lactose intolerant?

Considering so many people make supplements a part of their regular diet, they must be a vital part of supporting your health - or are they?

Burning more calories than you eat has long been standard weight-loss advice, but the truth isn't so simple. Learn more here.

In an exclusive interview with Health Digest, Blanca Garcia, a registered dietitian, told us which processed food is worst for people with excess visceral fat.

Nutrition expert Joy Bauer discussed four accessible foods that are great for your health, as well as two foods you may want to remove from your diet.

Nutrition expert Joy Bauer explained why eggs are healthier for you than you may think and how egg yolks have plenty of benefits when enjoyed in moderation.

Nutrition and health expert Joy Bauer tells us why eating eggs is so important and what she thinks are the best and worst foods for heart health.

COPD is a progressive disease that affects the lungs of millions of people worldwide. Here are the best foods to eat if you have COPD.

In an exclusive interview, Health Digest spoke with Dr. J. Ben Wilkinson, an oncologist, about steps you can take to reduce your risk of prostate cancer.

If you want to stay healthy, then you need to stay hydrated. You might add a slice of lemon or lime to flavor your water -- but which one is better for you?

Though it slightly lacks fiber and calories, there are a few things you can do to make Orgain's protein powder a good meal replacement shake for weight loss.

Short-term bouts of appetite loss can occur for different reasons, but you still need nutrition. Here's what to eat when you don't feel like eating.

While maintaining a healthy school meal, lunch guidelines have lowered child obesity rates, and researchers are elaborating on how this was accomplished.

Research points to certain classes of foods and drinks that you may want to avoid, or at least limit, if you have depression. Here are a few.

Intermittent fasting alternates between periods of fasting and eating. While it can offer certain health benefits, there are drawbacks you should be aware of.

A low-sugar diet has long been touted as the key to preventing yeast infections. But, can a low-sugar diet really help prevent yeast infections?

Intermittent fasting allows you to eat what you want, but it restricts the times you eat. Here's what to know about one type called crescendo fasting.

For those with HIV, certain kinds of foods are optimal for meeting nutritional needs and promoting health. Learn which foods to reach for here.

Splenda and stevia are two well-known artificial sweeteners. Although both are sugar substitutes, there are several differences in taste and composition.

Gail Simmons discussed how healthy eating habits start at home and shared her best tips for maintaining a nutritious diet with a busy lifestyle.

Gail Simmons shares her excitement for the upcoming "World All-Stars" season of "Top Chef" and gives us her best tips on how to make healthy eating easier.

KIND bars are marketed as being healthy alternatives to similar snack bars, but is this claim really true? Find out more here.

The value of healthy meals for children is crucial. In fact, now, experts are looking to target the reduction of sugar and sodium content in school meals.

Oats are a cereal grain that can provide a number of health benefits if consumed regularly. Here's everything you need to know.

Because it is packed with antioxidants, the chaga mushroom is a superfood that has some unexpected health benefits. Here's everything you need to know.