Vitamins have important biochemical roles in the brain and are needed for proper cognitive function. Certain vitamins not only help keep your brain functioning at its peak, but also protect against brain disease and functional decline.

Spinach can be eaten raw in salads, steamed or added to stir-frys and soups. Low in calories but high in vitamins, minerals and fiber, it is a versatile addition to a healthy diet.

When dieting leaves you feeling hungry, it's hard to resist the call of the vending machine -- or the lure of the drive-thru on your way home. And while caving into cravings won't help you reach your goal, you shouldn't feel guilty about eating when you're truly hungry.

Although eating a balanced diet is the best way to ensure adequate nutrition, popping a vitamin supplement is a good way to fill in the gaps.

The sugar content of your favorite alcoholic beverage just may surprise you. Alcohol can be a significant source of calories and carbohydrates, but most types have very little sugar.

Frequently getting out of bed for a late-night slice of cake or bowl of ice cream may not be great for your waistline, but eating late at night isn't always unhealthy. Making healthy food choices at night is important for more than just nutrition, though.

With its rough and textured skin and a crown of spiky green leaves, the pineapple doesn’t appear to be a very appealing fruit from the outside. But once you cut the citrus fruit open, it presents a vibrant yellow, juicy flesh with a sweet flavor and delicious aroma.

You may not give much thought to your bowel movements until you're experiencing a problem. Whether dealing with stool that's too soft or loose or trying to soften your stools if you experience constipation, what you eat or don't eat may help ease symptoms. Consult your doctor before making changes to your diet.

You’ll only get cholesterol in your diet from animal-based foods. Coconut is naturally free of cholesterol, whether you have raw coconut meat, coconut milk, coconut water or coconut oil. The controversy behind coconut and its link to cholesterol, however, lies in its saturated fat content.

Eating oatmeal may help you lower your cholesterol, lower your blood sugar levels and maintain a healthy weight, according to a study published in "Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety" in July 2012.

Dizziness is a perceived sensation of spinning or movement, often accompanied by nausea, confusion and poor balance. Causes may include brain disorders, fluid in the inner ear, motion sickness, diabetes medications, tumors, allergies and infections.

The Office on Women’s Health recommends women of childbearing years get 400 to 800 micrograms of folic acid daily whether or not you have visions of a baby in your future. Folic acid, or vitamin B-9, is the man-made version of folate, which is found naturally in foods.