Nutrition science
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 […]
What Eating Microwaved Eggs Really Does To Your Body – Health Digest
Pixel-Shot/Shutterstock You don’t have to get a pan, pot, or baking dish dirty if you’re craving a hot egg dish. All you need is a microwave. In minutes, you’ll sit down to a protein-packed feast. But you might wonder if eating microwaved eggs offers special benefits — […]
Taking Supplements May Have An Unexpected Effect On Your Liver – Health Digest
Sergii Sobolevskyi/Shutterstock How many supplements do you take every day? Maybe just a multivitamin to fill nutritional gaps? Or perhaps you’ve added vitamin D, calcium, or fish oil for an extra health boost. Social media influencers, wellness bloggers, and even some doctors might have you reaching for […]
A Popular Dried Fruit With An Unexpected Amount Of Protein Can Also Lower Cholesterol – Health Digest
Eva-katalin/Getty Images When we think of fruit — dried or otherwise — its protein content doesn’t always immediately come to mind. However, it turns out that some fruits are actually relatively high in protein compared to others. You might also be surprised to know that one of […]
What Intermittent Fasting Really Does To Your Hair (Hint: It Doesn’t Make It Grow) – Health Digest
Raushan_films/Shutterstock Intermittent fasting (sometimes called time-restricted eating) may help to keep you from overeating without forcing you to count every calorie. However, intermittent fasting has cons that might leave your tresses in a figurative tangle. In fact, if you’re not paying attention to the foods you consume during […]
The Safest Way To Store Sourdough Bread – Health Digest
My July/Shutterstock Unless your family devours whole loaves of sourdough bread, you’re going to need a safe way to store the leftovers. Otherwise, you could end up wasting whatever remains. And who wants to let even a crumb of sourdough bread go uneaten? Yet figuring out the best […]