Texture: Sweet potatoes generally have a thicker skin than white potatoes, says Olmedo. When cooked, the flesh is moist, creamy, and has a denser bite than white potatoes, says Gentile. In contrast, ...

Bananas are not the best source of potassium. Kidney beans, dried apricots, and orange juice all have higher concentrations ...

Diet and medication are the best ways to lower potassium levels and avoid severe hyperkalemia — a serious condition marked by ...

Forget everything you know about managing blood pressure through salt reduction alone. New research reveals that adding potassium-rich foods like bananas and broccoli might be the key to naturally ...

Both pumpkin and sweet potato are nutritional powerhouses. Pumpkin is lower in calories and carbs, while sweet potatoes ...

Fiber isn’t the only secret to reducing bloat. Hydrating fruits like watermelon can also keep your digestive system running right. Keeping your body properly hydrated softens poop. “If your poop is ...

Keeping 'regular' might have been something your granny talked about, but it's a common problem for a surprisingly large ...

Have diabetes? You are twice as likely to have high blood pressure. A cardiologist shares 15 lifestyle tips to lower blood ...

Versatile, delicious, and multifarious, potatoes are a wonder crop. Knowing how to prepare them is a core culinary skill.

Eating certain fruit and vegetable skins may provide additional nutrients that support your health. Here are the best ones to eat—and a few unsafe ones to avoid.

Potassium plays a key role in keeping your heart beating steadily, your muscles moving smoothly, and your blood pressure in ...

A group of international health experts is urging doctors and governments to recommend a simple but powerful change—use potassium-enriched salt instead of regular table salt. This small switch could ...