Skin problems can crop up for a lot of reasons—stress, going to sleep with a full-face of makeup, and hormonal imbalances (to name a few). But a major contributor to issues such as acne—an inflammatory reaction—is the food you eat. One of the biggest culprits, as you may have guessed after a chocolate binge, is sugar. A less obvious skin saboteur? Dairy. "Studies show that dairy can raise insulin levels, which increases the production of the hormones that produce sebum (an oily secretion), which may influence acne," says…

If a slice of apple pie with vanilla ice cream on top makes you smile now but leaves you feeling guilty an hour later, you'll want to know about one major side effect of giving up that dessert: Happiness. That's right. Just saying "no" to dessert can ultimately make you smile, suggest the results of three clinical experiments exploring self-control and life satisfaction published in the Journal of Personality. While the experiments had nothing to do with ditching dessert, they did show how exercising self-control boosts…

If you take your coffee decaffeinated each day or even just as the occasional after-dinner companion to dessert, you'll want to know this: A report is revealing that many of the best-selling decaf coffee products on the market contain the active ingredient in paint stripper, which comes with a host of potential dangers to your health. We're sharing the brands that tested positive, along with how you can research your favorite. The Clean Label Project, a non-profit consumer advocacy group performing safety research on food…

If you live on the coasts, it's very likely that oysters are one of the several dishes you and your friends order for the table during happy hour. However, if you're living on the west coast, you may want to hold off on eating raw oysters for a while. According to KING5, a local news outlet in Seattle, Washington, at least 52 cases of vibriosis have been reported in July, which surpasses previous records for the month. Vibriosis is a bacterial illness that's contracted by eating raw or undercooked shellfish, but especially…

Have you ever felt a bit off after eating roasted chickpeas or carrots with a generous dollop of hummus? Well, know that it's very normal to experience some gastrointestinal issues after eating the healthy legume. It's one of the few minor side effects you may experience after eating chickpeas. Here's what to expect, and for even more tips, be sure to read 5 Ways Eating Chickpeas Can Help You Lose Weight, Say Dietitians! You may become bloated. Chickpeas, even when cooked, can be very…

Turning 40 can bring about a host of changes in your life, whether you're suddenly inspired to switch careers or change up your wardrobe. However, when it comes to your body, mid-life may be accompanied by a few less than pleasant changes—including metabolic shifts that make it significantly easier to gain weight and harder to keep it off. If you want to ensure that you're making the best choices for your health, read on to discover which foods registered dietitians say you should never eat after 40. And for some foods that…

It seems like definitions for "healthy" and "unhealthy" foods is changing all the time. So when you're trying to be mindful of which items you should and shouldn't be stocking up on, it can make a trip to the grocery store a bit complicated. You want to make sure you're eating the healthiest foods you can, but there are just some foods out there that will even trick you into thinking they're great when nutritionally speaking, they're equivalent to a candy bar. Big yikes. So in order to help you avoid filling up your shopping…

Whether you find yourself grabbing a handful of candy at the movies or making a beeline for the chips at your summer barbecue, everyone has their particular vices when it comes to food. However, as unique as your typical junk food urges may seem to you, your munchies may have more in common with your neighbors than you think. In honor of National Junk Food Day on July 21, researchers at Zippia, The Career Expert, compiled data from Google Trends to identify the most popular junk food snacks in each of the 50 states. Read on…

If you're someone who steers clear of drinking coffee because caffeine-containing substances make you feel jittery, that's valid! However, if you avoid drinking the morning beverage out of fear of giving yourself heart palpitations (cardiac arrhythmia), new research suggests it's time to shush that noise for good. In fact, the opposite may even occur. "Coupled with some older studies that looked at limited populations, it's understandable to draw a conclusion that coffee intake might cause an irregular heartbeat," says Mike…

Asparagus is not only a vegetable that goes perfectly with baked salmon at dinner time, but it is also a delicious source of many different vitamins and nutrients that can help us maintain a balanced diet. According to a study published in the Journal of Metabolites, asparagus is made up of vitamins B, K, and E, as well as zinc, magnesium, iron, potassium, and fiber. It is also low in calories, sodium, and fat, which makes it a great food to enjoy without worry. Although asparagus is a nutritious and delectable addition to…