It’s not true that eating late at night will make you gain weight, according to research performed at the Oregon National Primate Research Center at Oregon Health & Science University. In 2006, scientists at Oregon University compared the effect of calories eaten during the day and at night.

A colonoscopy is a medical procedure that allows a doctor to view the inside of your colon, or large intestine. The doctor screens for signs of colon cancer and identifies and removes colon polyps, which are small growths.

A small box of raisins makes for an ideal snack at home or at work when you need a sweet treat to get you through the afternoon. Although raisins are high in calories, they won't automatically lead to fat gain.

Removal of part or all of the thyroid gland is called a thyroidectomy, and is necessary when you have a cancerous thyroid nodule. You may also require surgery if you are suffering from symptoms due to a benign thyroid nodule. Other reasons for thyroid surgery include recurrent thyroid cysts, Graves’ disease or goiter.

Soy, most notably soy sauce, forms the base of many stir-fry sauce recipes, but some people don't want to eat soy or cannot eat soy for any number of reasons. Fortunately, there are plenty of other ingredients to use to make a tasty stir-fry sauce that doesn't include soy sauce.

Dieting isn't just about eating healthy -- it's about finding foods that fit into your busy lifestyle. Shakes and smoothies offer a convenient option, and because you can make virtually limitless varieties, you won't get bored. The best low-carb, high-protein shake is one you make at home.

Celery is considered a natural remedy for heartburn, but its efficacy is not proven. In general, foods are not used to treat the symptoms of heartburn, although having a diet low in triggers for heartburn is a good idea.

Sugar is one of the most commonly used food additives in America, improving the taste of foods and beverages and prolonging the shelf-life of processed food products. With the exception of salt, Americans consume 10 times more added sugar than any other food additive, according to an infographic published by Forbes.

Sucanat -- a granulated sugar that takes its acronym-like name from the words “sugar cane natural” -- is often marketed as less refined and more nutritious than table sugar, or sucrose. Although it is minimally processed, Sucanat isn’t any healthier than other types of sugar.

You know the feeling: The clock strikes 2 p.m., and you can barely pick your head up off the desk. Your first instinct may be to reach for a cup of coffee or an energy drink, but slow down. The tiredness you’re feeling is likely due to a drop in blood sugar, which can’t be corrected with caffeine.

Two different conditions require avoidance of wheat: a wheat allergy and celiac disease. A wheat allergy causes reactions ranging from hives to difficulty breathing.

Sugar is ubiquitous, cropping up in most of the processed foods and beverages on the market. Too much added sugar in your diet can depress your immune system and increase your risk of obesity, heart disease and Type 2 diabetes. It can also promote depression, anxiety and cognitive problems.