Nutrition

High cholesterol levels can lead to a host of negative health consequences. But here's the good news: Some foods out there are great for your cholesterol.

Panera Bread has a mission to serve freshly prepared, yummy, and clean foods. But how clean and healthy are the options, and what should you order?

Because a vegan diet does not include food from any animal sources, vegans need to be mindful of what vitamins and supplements their diet could be lacking.

Pears are extremely versatile, but their best quality -- aside from their taste -- is that they are highly nutritious and offer a variety of health benefits.

These days, there are diets that can fit into any routine. In our exclusive Health Digest survey, we found out which diet readers are most likely to try.

A healthy diet is safe and easy to follow, promotes long-term weight loss, and supports overall health. Here's all you need to know about 10 of the best diets.

Mushrooms are more than just a good topping to add to your pizza. Turns out, incorporating them into your daily routine could be more beneficial than you think.

If you are a fan of cruciferous veggies and love eating leafy greens, then mustard greens are a must-have. These are some of their many health benefits.

Green tea is an ancient and popular drink that has many storied health benefits. Discover if it can help prevent you from getting infected with COVID-19.

While eating veggies, root-to-stem, is a great way to use every part of the vegetable, some parts of the eggplants are better left in the compost.

Using energy drinks before and during exercise is becoming popular, but it turns out energy drinks might not be the best choice for staying active.

Staying hydrated is one of the most important things you can do for your body. Here are some of the most common hydration myths you'll want to avoid.

Fiber is an important part of a balanced diet, but not all fiber is the same. Learn how a certain form of fiber might be hazardous to your health.

Energy drinks are a popular go-to for many. But which brand reigns supreme in the quest for greatest energy booster? Here's what our audience says.

Endometriosis can be a painful and frustrating condition to handle. Discover what foods you can eat to ease the inflammation associated with endometriosis.

Shift workers are prone to a host of mental and physical health issues. Read about a new study on how intermittent fasting can benefit shift workers' health.

While coffee is beloved by folks across the world, for certain people, drinking it in the morning could be a seriously bad idea. Here are some reasons why.

Health Digest conducted a survey asking people which healthy drink they were most likely to reach for between several choices -- and here's what we found out.

If you have high cholesterol, you have an increased risk of developing heart disease. Here are some holistic ways to lower high cholesterol levels.

Problems with circulation can lead to a host of uncomfortable symptoms, like fatigue, muscle cramps, feeling cold in the hands and feet, and varicose veins.

Alton Brown explained how his priorities have shifted toward living a healthier lifestyle and shared his best tip for improving eating habits.

Cravings during pregnancy are certainly real, but deli meat is actually something that doctors advise against eating during pregnancy. Here is why.

Aloe vera can be more than a burn remedy. In fact, some of its benefits require that you eat it. However, some may be hesitant when it comes to the skin.

Although we usually associate cravings with comfort foods, they can also happen with healthy vegetables, like kale. However, some may even wonder, why kale?

When having fish, there's always a question as to whether to eat the skin. Does the skin taste as good as the fish, and is there any benefit to eating it?

Given that a diet that is high in sodium can raise your risk of heart disease, what does it do to your heart rate? Here is what you should know.

While they may be beneficial in some situations, electrolyte beverages vary in quality from one brand to the next and may contain not-so-healthy ingredients.