Plant-based nutrition
America’s Unhealthiest Burger Isn’t From McDonald’s, According To A New Report – Health Digest
Mihailomilovanovic/Getty Images When it comes to fast food, McDonald’s is usually the first to come to mind. Although some fast food menu items are relatively good for you, sometimes you crave an unhealthy Big Mac and a side of fries. (Read what happens when you eat fast food every […]
The Best Fruit Juices You Should Drink To Poop Fast – Health Digest
Daniel De La Hoz/Getty Images Everyone’s poop schedule is different. You might be someone who routinely poops in the morning, or your bathroom time might be right after dinner. While an occasional missed poop is normal, it can feel uncomfortable, especially if you don’t poop for a day […]
Should You Avoid Eating Coconut Oil If You Have High Cholesterol? – Health Digest
Freshsplash/Getty Images Coconut oil is having a moment. It’s used as everything from a topical cream to fight eczema to a damaged hair repair product. But is it a good fat choice for people who want to lower their cholesterol? If you’re someone who struggles with too-high cholesterol […]
Drinking Chicken Broth Every Day Has An Unexpected Effect On The Way We Age (But There’s A Trick) – Health Digest
Pixel-Shot/Shutterstock Chicken broth can be a simple meal to warm your bones on chilly days. Endurance athletes who compete for many grueling hours are given chicken broth to help replace some of the lost sodium through sweat. Chicken broth also makes a savory base for soups, stews, and […]
After You Turn 50, You’ll Need To Drink More Water. Here’s Why – Health Digest
Adamkaz/Getty Images These days you’ll find excessively large reusable water bottles — so big they have a handle on them. They often hold about half a gallon (or 64 ounces) to meet your daily hydration needs. Even though that eight-glass rule was a rough estimate for everyone, most […]
What Happens To Your Cholesterol When You Follow The Carnivore Diet – Health Digest
antoniodiaz/Shutterstock Heard of the carnivore diet? It’s based on the practice of eating only animal-based foods. (Think red meat, eggs, cheese, and poultry.) However, it’s restrictive. And if you follow it to the letter, it could cause unintended changes in your cholesterol levels. Therefore, if you’re monitoring your cholesterol, […]
What Is The Healthiest Cheese You Can Eat? It Depends – Health Digest
Hispanolistic/Getty Images Do you feel overwhelmed every time you find yourself trying to pick from all the cheeses in the supermarket? There are dozens of cheeses to choose from, and it can be hard to know which is the healthiest. From creamy cheese varieties to hard and aged […]
What Happens If You Eat Lead-Contaminated Cinnamon – Health Digest
Anjelika Gretskaia/Getty Images Cinnamon provides a warming taste and smell to your favorite baked goods and lattes, but check the label of the cinnamon in your pantry. According to Consumer Reports, some brands have more lead in a quarter teaspoon of cinnamon than anyone should have in a […]
The Best Way To Eat Sweet Potatoes To Reduce Your Kidney Stone Risk – Health Digest
Susumu Yoshioka/Getty Images If you’re looking to eat more healthily, add sweet potatoes to your diet. A common favorite among bodybuilders, sweet potatoes are loaded with twice your daily recommended vitamin A, mainly in the form of the powerful antioxidant beta carotene. People with high blood pressure might like sweet […]
Here Are The 3 Worst Eating Habits For Your Metabolism – Health Digest
Hananeko Studio/Shutterstock Having a fast metabolism allows your body to process the calories you consume as rapidly as possible. But what happens when your metabolism turns sluggish? In that case, you may start to gain weight, and you’ll probably want to know how to improve your situation (and your metabolism) […]