When hunger strikes before bed, it can be tough to hunker down and fall asleep without having a nibble of something.

Approximately 40 percent of Americans use vitamin or mineral supplements, according to an article published on the IDEA Health & Fitness Association website. Not everyone realizes, however, that when you take your supplements may make a difference, at least for some people.

Halva, a traditional sweet found in the Middle East, Greece and Israel, is typically made with a mix of either honey and sesame seeds or sesame seed paste and sugar. Although the sesame seeds provide some essential minerals, halva is a candy, so it isn't particularly healthy due to its high sugar content.

Coconut oil is made up of a mixture of saturated, monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats. The oil contains close to 12 g of saturated fat per tablespoon. This makes up nearly 60 percent of your daily recommended saturated fat intake.

Burritos may not be your first thought when it comes to healthy food - but with a few tweaks, a burrito can be a great choice!

Exercise and nutrition are like a complex dance -- getting the proper balance of both is key to nailing your hardest move. So what about the percentage of diet to exercise? The numbers will be different for every individual.

Intermittent fasting (IF) is one of the most buzzed about diets right now. Learn about what it is and tips on how to do it right.

Folic acid, also called folate, when it's found in foods -- is part of the vitamin B complex. Getting enough folic acid when you're trying to get pregnant or early in pregnancy can help prevent neural tube defects such as spina bifida.

Omega-3 fatty acids -- eicosapentaenoic acid, or EPA, and docosahexaenoic acid, or DHA -- are abundant in fish, and plants contain alpha-linolenic acid or ALA.

Super B-complex, a multiple B vitamin supplement produced by Nature Made, contains all eight of this group of vitamins. Vitamin B-1, or thiamine, makes up the largest portion of the supplement, providing 6,667 percent of the recommended daily dose.

Nuts are packed with beneficial nutrients, like magnesium and folate, and they're also high in dietary fiber. Although they're high in calories and fat, nuts can be a welcome addition to your health-conscious diet.

If you've strained, pulled, torn or otherwise injured a muscle, eating foods high in certain nutrients may help you heal more quickly. An injured muscle may cause bruising on your skin, muscle soreness, cramps or spasms, stiff muscles, swelling or pain or a grating feeling when you use your muscle.