Vitamins and minerals
Eating Potatoes Every Day Has An Unexpected Effect On Your Blood Pressure – Health Digest
Standret/Getty Images Potatoes generally get a bad rap. They’re a rich source of carbohydrates and they come packaged as yummy delights like potato chips or mashed potatoes which we end up eating a lot of. This can easily become a source of weight gain and other health concerns. […]
Breaking The Seal: Why Men Can’t Stop Peeing After Going Once – Health Digest
Andriano_cz/Getty Images It’s one of the unwritten rules of a night out: Whatever you do, don’t “break the seal.” Otherwise, you’re doomed to spend the remainder of your evening running back and forth between the bar and the bathroom. For the uninitiated, breaking the seal refers to the […]
The Unhealthiest Store-Bought Greek Yogurts Have These Ingredients – Health Digest
D3sign/Getty Images Greek yogurt gets a huge thumbs-up for its superfood and health benefit reputation, and for good reason. As MedicalNewsToday explains, Greek yogurt is nutrient-packed with high concentrations of calcium, probiotics, and protein. And those aren’t its only prized benefits. It also may improve your workout results. […]
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 […]
Are you hungry all the time? This could be why – Healthista
Do feel hungry all the time, even after eating? Here are some possible causes why your hunger may be out of control and what you can do about it Hunger is a natural signal from your body telling you that you need nutrients and energy. However, constant hunger or HATT (hungry all the […]
The Powerful Herb That Could Boost Testosterone – Health Digest
Vadimguzhva/Getty Images The use of Ayurvedic medicinal herbs in the Western landscape is an exciting development. Not only does it broaden the scope of what’s available out there health-wise, but it also enables a sharing of years-old traditions between the two worlds. One such herb that’s being studied […]
Men Over 50 Should Avoid Eating This Cheese Every Day (And Eat This Instead) – Health Digest
Enigma_images/Getty Images Few lunch staples are as commonplace as a fresh ham and cheese sandwich or juicy cheeseburger loaded with fresh toppings. Yet if you’re a man over 50, you’ll want to be careful about the type of cheese you’re tossing on your bun. That “cheese” might not […]
Why You Should Avoid Eating Canned Tuna Every Day – Health Digest
Canned tuna isn’t a terrible ingredient for you or your children. It’s a solid superfood that’s great if you want to stay fit and fuel your muscles. As the U.S. Department of Agriculture notes, 3 ounces of tuna will cost you less than 100 calories, delivers an impressive 21.7 grams of protein, and offers up […]
The Healthiest Midnight Snacks You Can Eat For A Better Night’s Sleep – Health Digest
Maggie Moon’s first healthy midnight snack suggestion is a ¼ cup of walnuts mixed with chopped kiwi. As a staple of the sleep-friendly Mediterranean diet, walnuts contain both melatonin and magnesium, two sleep-promoting nutrients. Citing a recent 2021 study published in the Annual Review of Nutrition, Moon tells us, “Walnuts and kiwi both contain serotonin, […]