Macronutrients
Unexpected Diseases Cranberry Juice Can Help Prevent – Health Digest
Fiordaliso/Getty Images Cranberry juice isn’t just a tart breakfast staple or tasty cocktail (or mocktail) mixer. It’s a nutrient-packed beverage that’s been relied upon for generations to treat the symptoms of bladder infections, as well as prevent them from occurring. (Read about some of the symptoms of UTIs you […]
A Citrus Fruit That Can Help With Weight Loss Can Also Lower High Blood Pressure – Health Digest
Photographer, Basak Gurbuz Derman/Getty Images Obesity remains a significant problem, especially among adults in the United States. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 41.9% of all individuals age 18+ have a higher than normal body mass index (BMI). This puts them — and you, […]
Eating Prickly Pear Fruit Is High In Magnesium (And Has An Unexpected Effect On Your Cholesterol) – Health Digest
Fadel Dawod/Getty Images Magnesium is essential to keeping your body functioning normally. The mineral plays a part in multiple systematic processes, not the least of which are your energy levels, bone strength, and heart. But as can happen with all necessary nutrients, magnesium levels can start to tank. […]
What It Means If Eating Sourdough Bread Gives You Acid Reflux – Health Digest
Ljupco Smokovski/Shutterstock Anyone can get the occasional bout of acid reflux. And acid reflux can cause uncomfortable symptoms such as a hot, burning sensation in the throat or pain in the chest. However, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, up to […]
The Tropical Fruit Juice That Can Prevent Prostate Cancer And Speed Up Muscle Recovery – Health Digest
10’000 Hours/Getty Images Getting to the end of a tough workout may be mentally satisfying, but the exertion can leave your muscles feeling drained, achy, and rubbery. One way to regain lost post-exercise muscular strength is by consuming a recovery drink. And you don’t have to look […]
The Real Reason Sourdough Bread Is One Of The Safest Breads You Can Eat – Health Digest
Alvarez/Getty Images Getting food poisoning will cramp your style — and likely your gut, too. That’s why it’s best to adopt food safety practices like disinfecting countertops, cooking meats thoroughly, and refrigerating mayonnaise promptly. After all, the last experience you want is to have problems related to […]
The Best Juice To Drink For A Sore Throat Can Also Help Ward Off Cancer – Health Digest
Ozgurcankaya/Getty Images After a loud concert or an intense sports event, you might notice your throat feeling scratchy or sore from all the shouting and cheering. But sometimes, a sore throat isn’t just from overuse. It can also be a symptom of an underlying infection. Viral infections, […]
8 Fruits That Are Surprisingly High In Protein – Health Digest
Josep Suria/Shutterstock When you think of protein-rich foods, visions of eggs, meat, and Greek yogurt likely come to mind. Of course, these are the so-called “kings” of the protein world — and there’s definitely no denying their nutritional value. What may come as a surprise, though, is that […]
Eating Cayenne Pepper Has An Unexpected Effect On Your Cholesterol – Health Digest
Frantic00/Getty Images Taking medicine isn’t the only way you can combat rising cholesterol levels. There are healthy habits that can lower your high cholesterol, which may include eating cayenne pepper. If you regularly nosh on spicy food, you know that cayenne pepper brings on the heat. In […]
What You’ll Find In Donald Trump’s Candy Bowl (And What It Could Mean For His Diet) – Health Digest
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images You see candy dishes everywhere, offering a little boost of sugar to get through a humdrum day. A bowl of lollipops adds a touch of lightheartedness when you check out at a health clinic. Maybe your grandmother kept a stash of Starlight Mints on […]