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I always considered celery a pretty benign vegetable, but it seems most people either can’t get enough of it or can’t stand it. Either way, did you know that celery has a lot of health benefits? Here are some reasons you may want to grab a stalk of celery to munch on, as well as some new ways to add it to your diet.

Ice cream isn’t exactly a health food, but are non-dairy ice creams any better for you? This article looks at the pros and cons of cows’ milk and vegan ice creams, answering the question of what the healthiest choice is when it comes to soft frozen desserts.

Jicama may not be on your list of regularly consumed vegetables, but perhaps it should be! It’s been a staple food in Central America for a long time, and with good reason. Once you discover its many health benefits, and how to eat it in a variety of delicious ways, you’ll wonder why jicama is so unsung and uncommon in most of North America. And you just might want to add it to your shopping list.

When you think about protecting yourself from sun damage and skin cancer, what’s the first thing you think of? Most people start and stop with sunscreen, hats, and long sleeves. But did you know that your diet can help your skin protect itself? This article discusses some natural sunscreen options to consider — including the best foods for sun protection and skin health.

What exactly is the ketogenic (or keto) diet? Is it effective for weight loss? Does it show other benefits? Is it healthy or safe? Here’s what the science really says.

Pesticides on food are being monitored — but see why some pesticide risks are being missed.

Nobody’s arguing that hot dogs are a health food. But most people enjoy one (or several) every now and then. They can’t be that bad, right? Brace yourself: Let’s take an unflinching look at what hot dogs are made of and how they might affect your health.

Why are so many people eating chia seeds? What health benefits do they offer? Should you add them to your diet? And if so, what’s the best way to eat them? We’ll cover it all in this article.

Beyond their beauty, are acai berries really worth eating?

Many people adore cheese. Why is it so appealing? And should we be eating as much as we do?

Dragon fruit, also known as pitaya, is a growing food trend, but is it a passing fad or a food worth adding to your diet? Can we take seriously a food that sounds and looks more like a conversation piece? Here’s a look into this exotic fruit and what the research says about what it has to offer.

Beets may be messy to cut and sometimes have dull, dirty exteriors. And you may not have eaten them since you were a kid, and they came sliced or diced from a can. But there’s more to beets than meets the eye. So what’s so great about these root vegetables? What are the health benefits of beets? And how do you use them?