Plant-based nutrition
The Underrated Bean That’s High-Fiber And Good For Your Cholesterol – Health Digest
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Photographer, Basak Gurbuz Derman/Getty Images It’s time for lima beans to come out from under the shadow of other popular bean varieties like pintos, Great Northerns, and kidneys. Rather than just being another ingredient in classic succotash, lima […]
What’s Hiding Inside The Unhealthiest Store-Bought Sliced Bread – Health Digest
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Drazen Zigic/Shutterstock Sometimes, all you want is a protein-filled peanut butter sandwich. Or a slice of toast topped with fresh avocado. But one look at the bread aisle can have you wondering, “Are any of these products a […]
Is Activia Yogurt Actually Good For Your Gut? Your Body Might Not Think So At First – Health Digest
Westend61/Getty Images Activia asks you to “take the gut health challenge,” suggesting that you eat Activia yogurt twice a day for 14 days. That gives those little bacteria found in Activia and other fermented foods time to go to work in bringing your gut back into balance. Your […]
What Happens To Your Stomach If You Drink Too Much Alcohol? – Health Digest
Ekaterina Byuksel/Shutterstock A night out with friends can be fun until the next day when you realize the combination of buffalo wings and IPA wasn’t the wisest decision. Your head feels like it’s in a vice from alcohol’s dehydrating effects, and your stomach feels like Mount Vesuvius. Your […]
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 […]
This Little-Known Berry Could Help Lower Your Cholesterol And Prevent Disease – Health Digest
Josep Suria/Shutterstock Berries pack sweet flavor to a cup of yogurt or bowl of oatmeal and pack powerful antioxidants to battle free radicals that harm your body. Eating berries every day can improve your eye and heart health and reduce inflammation. Blueberries can help you manage your blood […]
Popular Snacks That Follow The Carnivore Diet’s Strict Rules – Health Digest
Andrey_Popov/Shutterstock We all like to bite into a tasty snack now and then. But if you’re diligently following the highly popular carnivore diet, you may feel like your snacking days are over. That’s certainly not true, although it’s an understandable reaction. After all, the carnivore diet requires its […]
Is Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice Good For You? (Hint: There’s One Kind You Should Avoid) – Health Digest
Africa Studio/Shutterstock Dietitians and other health practitioners will tell you how important fruits are for your diet. Most fruits and vegetables are great sources of fiber and provide vitamin C and other nutrients to maintain your health. Juices somewhat fit into this category, even though they don’t have […]
What Happens To Your Cholesterol When You Follow The Atkins Diet – Health Digest
Giuseppe Lombardo/Getty Images Have you been hunting for a diet that is easy to understand and follow, has been around for a while, and could help you control your cholesterol? You’ll probably come across the Atkins diet in your search. Research suggests that it might be beneficial, but […]
Cucumbers Aren’t High Fiber But They Have A Positive Effect On Your Blood Pressure – Health Digest
Prostock-studio/Shutterstock If you’re trying to reduce your blood pressure, you might start by eating more fibrous foods. After all, fiber has been shown to help lower blood pressure, as noted in a 2023 review in Cureus. According to the authors, people around the world who upped their fiber consumption by and […]