When you eat sourdough bread, you're getting more than a delicious base for sandwiches and toast. You'll also experience many benefits for health, as the bread is high in essential nutrients. In fact, sourdough bread is considered to be one of the best breads to eat, particularly if you choose a loaf with a minimal ingredients list. Yet, you might wonder: What happens to the body when you eat sourdough, and how does it compare to other varieties of bread? We spoke with dietitians to find out.

A new small study has found that a tall glass of orange juice may offer benefits beyond just a vitamin C boost—it may also be good for your heart health and overall longevity.

If you enjoy the sweet earthiness of carrots, try juicing them; it's a delightful way to concentrate their flavor. You'll also be able to enjoy the benefits of carrot juice, as the drink is rich in certain key nutrients. Juicing separates the solids and liquids, allowing the antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals in carrots to become concentrated in the liquid, resulting in a nutrient-packed beverage.

While accessing fresh fruit in the fall and winter can be a struggle if you live in a cold climate, you may have noticed persimmons popping up in your local grocery store. These sweet, bright orange fruits are in season during the fall and early winter and offer a host of health benefits.

Advice on dietary supplements is all over the place, thanks to a lack of convincing research on many products coupled with scant governmental regulation that allows misleading marketing claims from manufacturers. Then there’s the ill-informed advice from social media influencers and friends who offer glowing anecdotal “evidence” for their favorite pill or potion.

Inflammation is not necessarily a bad thing. In fact, it's a natural and incredibly important bodily response. Inflammation is what helps you heal from an injury like a cut on your finger or an infection, such as a cold or stomach bug.

You've probably heard that olive oil should be avoided when cooking at high temperatures because of its low smoke point. However, research suggests that unrefined extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO) is quite stable and safe to cook with.

Staying hydrated is key to good health, but new research shows that drinking coffee or tea along with water may offer extra benefits, and this combo could even help you live longer.