Eggs are a delicious and versatile kitchen staple that is the star of a variety ofquick and easy meals. However, eggs also have a long history of being vilified as unhealthy because they are high in cholesterol. As someone with high cholesterol, you may be wondering whether it is OK to include eggs in your diet. According to theCenters for Disease Control and Prevention, 11.5% of U.S. adults over the age of 20 have elevated total cholesterol levels (240 mg/dl or higher)....

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleNutritionGrapes & Blood SugarHealth BenefitsTips for Eating GrapesBottom Line In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Nutrition Grapes & Blood Sugar Health Benefits Tips for Eating Grapes Bottom Line If you have diabetes, you have probably received unsolicited advice about what you should and should not eat. Family, friends and even health professionals may have told you that grapes, aka “nature’s candy,” are off-limits due to their ability to raise blood sugar....

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleWhat Are Blood Thinners?Vitamin K and Blood ClottingKale and Blood ThinnersTips for Consuming Kale SafelyOther Foods to ConsiderFAQs In This ArticleView All View All In This Article What Are Blood Thinners? Vitamin K and Blood Clotting Kale and Blood Thinners Tips for Consuming Kale Safely Other Foods to Consider FAQs ClosePhoto:Getty ImagesPacked with nutrition and versatility, kale, a nonstarchy cruciferous vegetable, is often referred to as a superfood....

Close Photo: Getty/G Stock Photo Sports Drinks or Electrolyte Beverages Drinks like Gatorade and Pedialyte are often touted as hangover cures due to their high electrolyte content. Alcohol dehydrates the body, and electrolytes like sodium and potassium do help promote hydration and water balance. However, health experts generally agree thatwater is better than sports drinksfor hydration unless you’ve been exercising for a prolonged period of time. Sports drinks and other electrolyte beverages are also often loaded with sugar, which isn’t going to help your hangover!...

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleAre They Safe to Eat?Health EffectsCooking TipsWays to EnjoyFAQs In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Are They Safe to Eat? Health Effects Cooking Tips Ways to Enjoy FAQs Potatoes alsooffer a variety of key dietary nutrients, including vitamin C, potassium and dietary fiber. Since many vegetables can be served raw, you may wonder if you can also add some raw potatoes to your plate....

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleWhat’s the Link?Can You Eat Salt with High Blood Pressure?Tips to Control Salt IntakeFAQs In This ArticleView All View All In This Article What’s the Link? Can You Eat Salt with High Blood Pressure? Tips to Control Salt Intake FAQs Salt is a beloved flavor enhancer in most dishes we consume daily. Yet, most people connect ingesting too much salt with an increased risk of hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, and it’s crucial to understand the link between these two....

Close Photo:Jacob Fox Jacob Fox This simple soup from decades ago inspired me all these years later to leave the skins on when making a chunky acorn squash soup. But lately I’ve been wondering, is it actually safe to eat squash skin? I decided to do a deep dive on the topic. Is Squash Skin Edible? Certainly I know you can eat the skin on summer squashes, likezucchini, pattypan and yellow summer squash....

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleHow Carbohydrates Affect Those With DiabetesNutrient Composition of Starchy VegetablesCan You Eat Starchy Vegetables If You Have Diabetes?Tips to Include Starchy Vegetables in a Healthy Diabetes-Appropriate DietFAQs In This ArticleView All View All In This Article How Carbohydrates Affect Those With Diabetes Nutrient Composition of Starchy Vegetables Can You Eat Starchy Vegetables If You Have Diabetes? Tips to Include Starchy Vegetables in a Healthy Diabetes-Appropriate Diet...

Whether you fry them, mash them or roast them, sweet potatoes are as versatile as they are nutritious. When prepping the tuber to use in recipes likeStuffed Sweet Potato with Hummus DressingorAir-Fryer Sweet Potato Chips, you may be asking yourself, “Can you eat the skin of a sweet potato?” We dive into the research on whether sweet potato skins are edible, and the potential benefits of eating sweet potato skins....

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleSweet Potato NutritionSweet Potatoes and Blood SugarCan People with Diabetes Eat Them?Tips for Eating Sweet PotatoesThe Bottom Line In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Sweet Potato Nutrition Sweet Potatoes and Blood Sugar Can People with Diabetes Eat Them? Tips for Eating Sweet Potatoes The Bottom Line Sweet potatoes often have a healthier reputation thanregular potatoes, but they still contain carbohydrates. If you have diabetes or want to prevent diabetes, you might be wondering whether or not even healthy carbs are OK for you to eat....

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleWhat Is Vitamin C?Health BenefitsDaily Recommended IntakesCan You Eat Too Much?FAQs In This ArticleView All View All In This Article What Is Vitamin C? Health Benefits Daily Recommended Intakes Can You Eat Too Much? FAQs Close Photo:Getty Images Getty Images When you feel a sniffle or the hint of a cold, your go-to move may be reaching for a glass oforange juiceor another food or supplement that’s packed with vitamin C....

In This ArticleView AllIn This ArticleNutrition FactsChoosing Your RiceConsiderationsMeal Planning with Rice In This ArticleView All View All In This Article Nutrition Facts Choosing Your Rice Considerations Meal Planning with Rice Tonight, you’re eating rice. Instinctively, you may reach forbrown ricebecause you’ve read and heard thatwhite riceis bad for you, especially if you have diabetes. This refined, low-fiber grain is often considered taboo in Western diets for its high starch and low nutritional value....

Plant-Based Diet for Diabetes In short, yes, a plant-based diet can be beneficial if you have diabetes.Researchhas shown that it can actually help people better manage their diabetes (think better blood sugar balance) and prevent dangerous complications from developing, like heart disease. Additionally, a study inNutrition & Diabetessaw participants significantly improve BMI and cholesterol levels for people with chronic diseases like diabetes over a six month follow up (they extended the study over a full year and still saw benefits)....

Close Photo: Getty Images Asparagus is an easy vegetable to love. In addition to being packed withimpressive health perks, asparagus requires minimal prep and is often best enjoyed simply prepared, like sautéed, roasted or grilled. It’s also perfect for rounding outone-pan mealsand quickskillet dinners. While you’ll likely spot asparagus in the produce department year-round, this vegetable peaks in the spring. Between the months of February and June, asparagus is in its prime, with the most delectable spears harvested in April and May....

There’s a lot to love about avocados. In addition to being creamy and delicious, they’re also packed withvitamins, minerals, fiber and good-for-you fats. The only real downside to avocados is that the window for when they are perfectly ripe can be quite small. One minute, you’ve got a rock hard avocado on the counter and the next it’s a mushy, brown mess. The good news is that you can safely freeze avocados for several months to use in a wide variety of dishes....