Nutrition - Health Digest

Dylan Roche

Breakfast Foods That Healthy People Actually Eat

Here's a look at what many dietitians, athletes, doctors, and all-around healthy people eat for breakfast.

Lauren Barth

Thinking About Going Gluten Free? Here's What You Should Know First

While it is vital for people with celiac disease to go gluten free, should everyone try the diet? Here's what you should know about cutting out gluten.

Kimberly Smith

What Happens When You Don't Get Enough Selenium

You might not hear much talk about selenium when it comes to nutrition, but it plays an important role in maintaining your health.

Lauren Armstrong

When You Stop Eating Carbs, This Is What Happens To You

Low-carb diets have risen in popularity, with most people choosing this approach to lose weight. But do you know what really happens when you stop eating carbs?

Jay Wilson

When You Go Vegan, This Is What Happens To Your Body

If you're thinking about going vegan you'll surely want to know what happens to your body when you cut out animal products. Join us as we take a closer look.

Dani Golub

Unhealthy Food Combinations You Should Always Avoid

Some food combinations -- even seemingly healthy ones -- likely do not sit well with your stomach. Here's a look at some of them, plus why it happens.

smiling black woman with supplement drinking water

Kharissa Forte

The Big Difference Between Vitamins And Supplements

Vitamins and supplements are often used interchangeably, but they're not exactly the same — and that can be said for minerals and nutrients.

Molly Hurford

What Julianne Hough Always Eats After Her Workouts

For years, Julianne Hough has stuck to one tried-and-true post-workout meal: a protein-packed recovery shake.

Brian Good

If You're Craving Something Salty, Eat These Foods Instead

You can beat your salt cravings with a little practice and some clever substitutions. If potato chips are always on your mind, try these foods instead.

Jay Wilson

Foods That Have More Carbs Than You Realized

Carbs aren't just found in bread and pasta. Here's a look at some foods that have way more carbs than you probably realized.

Jocelyn Solis-Moreira

Underrated Health Foods You're Probably Not Eating

When you hear about health foods, or superfoods, the usual — spinach, kale, avocado — may come to mind. However, you shouldn't sleep on these underrated foods.

Kimberly Smith

What You Should Know About Maltodextrin

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has deemed maltodextrin generally safe, but there are some things you should know about it.

Lauren Armstrong

Foods You Probably Thought Were Healthy But Actually Aren't

Knowing which foods are healthy is harder than it sounds (we're looking at you, coconut oil). Fear not, we've compiled a list of the trickiest intimidators.

Maria Scinto

You Should Think Twice Before Eating Soy. Here's Why

Despite some nutritious benefits, but consumption (or over-consumption) of soy products is not entirely without risk in certain cases. Learn more here.

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Emily Rhode

You Have Too Much Vitamin A If This Happens To You

What happens when you don't get enough vitamin A — and on the other hand, what happens if you get too much?

Molly Hurford

The Truth About The MIND Diet

The MIND diet is shorthand for the Mediterranean-DASH Diet Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay. This is what you should and shouldn't eat on the MIND diet.

Jenna Demmer

Is Drinking Cold Water Unhealthy?

Is drinking cold water bad for you? Here's what the experts say.

chickpea salad as part of the Mediterranean diet

Molly Hurford

Why The 'Green' Mediterranean Diet Might Be Even Better For You

The Mediterranean diet is lauded as one of the healthiest diets, but a 'green' version of the traditional diet may potentially have even more benefits.

Jorie Mark

This Trendy Diet Is Adele's Secret To Staying Slim

Adele has said "Hello" to a trendy diet called the Sirtfood diet. What's it all about?

Maria Scinto

Keto Diet Vs Mediterranean Diet: Which One Is Better For You?

The Keto and Mediterranean diets are both popular plans touted for health and weight loss. But how do you know which one will work for you?

Maria Faller

The Surprising Effect Intermittent Fasting Has On Your Mind

Intermittent fasting's popularity skyrocketed. Unfortunately, this popular diet is not without flaws — specifically, those of a psychological nature.

Jay Wilson

Healthy Ingredient Swaps You Need To Try

These healthy ingredient swaps can have your food tasting even better than normal and expand your culinary horizons to places you never thought possible.

Nicole LaMarco

The Surprising Reason Some Say Avocados Aren't Vegan

While avocados are not made from animals, they require bees to pollinate them, and it's not a natural process.

Catherine Caruso

This Is What Happens When You Start Eating More Strawberries

Strawberries aren't just a sweet and delicious fruit: They can greatly benefit your overall health. Find out what happens when you eat more strawberries.

Molly Hurford

The Real Difference Between Eating Low-Carb And Carb Cycling

If the idea of sticking to a low-carb diet seems too hard to handle, carb cycling might be the better option for you. Here is the difference between the two.

Healthy green bean casserole on a marble table

Alexandra Shytsman

The Healthy Green Bean Casserole Your Family Will Beg For

Green bean casserole is a beloved holiday dish, but it's not exactly health food ... until now. This updated recipe delivers full flavor, only now healthier.

Becki Robins

Strange Things Celebrities Have Done To Lose Weight

Celebrities sometimes go to extreme lengths to lose weight, and while some partake in popular dieting trends, others opt for wackier options.