Thinking of starting a juice fast? Go through Joe's journey on a 3-day juice cleanse and see if his results are typical of what most experience during and after his detox diet.

Call them fads or quick fixes, but they are the last thing your body needs. Here are 11 of the worst diets ever created and their over-the-top approaches to help you lose weight.

Suppose you want to lose weight. That means you should probably follow some simple guidelines like eating less sugar. But research also indicates that eating more protein can help you towards this goal.

Candy is meant to be a treat, but even when consumed in moderation some varieties push the wellness envelope. To have your sweets and stay healthy too, limit candy that’s particularly high in sugar, unhealthy fats and artificial ingredients. Read on for 20 candies that can really spook your health.

It is possible to be allergic to a variety of gums due to the many ingredients that are found in them. With respect to bubble gum and chewing gum, you can potentially be allergic to the sugars, syrups and gum bases that go into the product.

The differences between red and black licorice involve more than just color and flavor. The root of the licorice plant is used in herbal medicine as well as for flavoring foods, including some types of licorice candy.

While an occasional candy bar can be part of an otherwise healthy diet, eating candy regularly can negatively affect your health. Too much candy can provide you with large amounts of unhealthy substances, such as sugars and fats.

It may surprise you, but chewing gum can cause intestinal bloating and gas. Bloating is the result of trapped gas in your digestive system that can cause your waist line to increase up to three inches, according to ABC’s Good Morning America.

Referred to as "sweet root," licorice is used in both Eastern and Western medicine to treat conditions such as peptic ulcers.

Peppermint is a native plant of the United States, found in most of the lower 48 states. It has a long history of global folklore use for a diverse array of ailments, ranging from stomach disorders to colds to cancer.

Stool color is a topic you may be hesitant or embarrassed to discuss with your health-care provider. Most people have what they consider to be their normal stool color, but when your elimination looks different from your expectations, you may think that your discolored stool is abnormal and cause for worry.

The benefits of licorice candy depend on the type you’re eating. Red licorice candy never contains actual licorice root from the licorice plant, and black licorice seldom does so.