Nutrition

Planning to get healthy in 2021? Here's a look at some of the best health food trends you're going to want to try.

Stress can wreak havoc on our bodies and lives. But is it possible there's a supplement that can help calm us down. Here's what the science suggests may work.

New research suggests the keto diet may actually be able to help those with multiple sclerosis. Here's how the diet is impacting those with the disease.

Vitamin B12 is a nutrient that plays a vital role in maintaining bodily systems. Can you take too much, though, and if so, what are the side effects?

The portobello mushroom, which is one among several strains of Agaricus bisporus, is able to provide several important health benefits, including these.

Splenda and Truvia are two sugar substitutes that claim to be healthier than sugar. Which one of these popular alternative options is better for your health?

Birch water can provide a whole range of benefits, even without being directly ingested. Either way, some may even prefer it over other natural drinks.

How can you know if you're drinking too much soda? If any of these things happen to you, it's a pretty good indication that you should slow down and cut back.

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.

Does anyone else remember the Subway diet and its spokesman, Jared Fogle? Fast forward to today and the Subway diet has lost its place among top dieting trends.

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.

Diets are always a hot topic, and the keto diet is no different. The foremost question is, "Does this diet work?" but perhaps it should be, "Is this diet safe?"

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

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 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.

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.

The theory of food combining goes back a long way, but before you decide to try food combining today, read what experts and the evidence have to say.

Khloe Kardashian has gone through many transformations over the years, but none quite so dramatic as her "revenge body." Here's a look her weight-loss diet.

If you're going low-carb, you'll want to find out if there are carbohydrates in your favorite beverages. A good place to start is with your morning cup of joe.

Potassium is an essential mineral that your body needs to function at its best -- so what foods can you target to get your daily intake? Read on to find out.

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.

Though they're often marketed as choicer cuts, you might be taking a risk with that tomahawk steak. Here's why you should avoid bone-in meat at restaurants.

There's good news when it comes to improving your insulin sensitivity. Read on for all the details.

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.

Doctors have a number of methods to medically treat Graves' disease, but an important way to manage the symptoms is by eating (and avoiding) certain foods.