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The Unhealthiest Foods You Can Order At A Costco Food Court – Health Digest
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. ZikG/Shutterstock Ah, Costco. It’s not just home to massive bargains. It’s also a mecca for food court aficionados. Where else can you get a hot dog and soda combo for $1.50? (Forever, according to the company’s CFO during […]
Women Over 50 Should Avoid Eating These Foods Before Having Sex – Health Digest
PeopleImages.com – Yuri A/Shutterstock No matter how much we take care of our aging bodies, certain things are difficult to prevent. For example, Botox can only do so much when it comes to wrinkles, your hair will eventually turn shades of grey or white, and your body, well, the […]
The 3 Best Foods You Should Eat Every Day For Low Cholesterol – Health Digest
Daniel De La Hoz/Getty Images We hear a lot about cholesterol and for a good reason: It wreaks havoc on the heart. Cholesterol, according to the American Heart Association, is a “waxy substance throughout the body.” While it’s necessary for good health, when it isn’t controlled and is […]
Men Should Avoid Eating These Foods Before Taking Viagra – Health Digest
Witthaya Prasongsin/Getty Images If you’re like the 30 million other men in the United States experiencing erectile dysfunction (per National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases), your doctor might offer some lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking, not drinking alcohol, and increasing physical activity to improve […]
The Unhealthiest Foods You Can Order From Panda Express – Health Digest
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. David Tran/Getty Images Authentic Chinese food can be quite healthy, according to Lillian Cheung, editorial director of the Nutrition Source at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. “Many staple foods, such as vegetables, tofu, and seafood, are […]
Deceivingly ‘Healthy’ Foods That Are Secretly High In Sugar – Health Digest
New Africa/Shutterstock Sugar has a way of sneaking into foods. Even if you think you’re eating a healthy diet that’s low in refined sugars, you may end up increasing your sugar consumption significantly without realizing it. What are the top “sneaky sugar” items to be on the lookout for? Smoothies, some […]
The Best Potassium-Rich Foods That Can Also Help You Poop Fast – Health Digest
Lwa/dann Tardif/Getty Images With most Americans eating too much sodium, people need to include more potassium-rich foods in their diets. Potassium works to move out excess sodium from your body and relax your blood vessels, which helps to lower your blood pressure. That’s why many potassium-rich foods are […]
Science Says These Are The Best Foods To Eat If You Have Insomnia – Health Digest
Pixel-Shot/Shutterstock Getting your recommended seven hours of sleep doesn’t always come easy. Stress, alcohol, pain, and some medications can cause you to stare wide awake at your clock for several hours. While everyone might experience an occasional sleepless night, a 2019 article in the Journal of Clinical Sleep […]
Men Should Avoid Eating Spicy Foods If They Have This Medical Condition – Health Digest
Johnnygreig/Getty Images There are a lot of theories about why people like spicy food. Your genes, the culture you come from, and your risk and reward-loving personality might all factor in. Not everyone can handle spicy food, though. Some genuinely don’t like the burning hot sensation that coats […]
Foods High In Omega-6 You Should Avoid Eating Every Day – Health Digest
You’ll find omega-6s in many types of cooking oil. Some might sound healthy, but they aren’t in terms of cooling inflammation. Sunflower oil is used to make potato chips and some cookies, and it’s relatively low in saturated fat. However, it has an omega-6 to omega-3 ratio of 775 to 1. Some fried foods, packaged […]