Food Tips

Here’s where you can discover the healthiest snacks to buy, the kitchen gadgets you’re seriously underusing and microwave hacks that’ll make you better in the kitchen.

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Chef Michael Smith on cooking mussels and P.E.I. foodie culture

I recently had the opportunity to speak with Chef Michael Smith, who is a great proponent of cooking with whole


4 healthy airport snacks

Airports aren't well known for their healthy-eating picks, but you can find nutritious snacks and meals. Here are some good...


Our best healthy burger recipes

Try these homemade burger ideas for healthy picks for your summer barbecues and events


Our best healthy banana recipes

Look to the banana to boost your potassium levels and fibre intake. Here are some healthy recipes that will help...


5 healthy Mediterranean platters

The Mediterranean diet is touted as among the world's healthiest'and it's perfect for an easy meal. Try these simple and...


9 gadgets for a healthier kitchen

Handy tools that will help you stick with your healthy-eating goals


Our best healthy cookie recipes

Cookies will never be diet food, but they can be relatively healthy'especially by using whole-grain flours, cutting back on the...


5 eco-friendly kitchen gadgets

Make your kitchen greener (and healthier) with these handy products

Mother’s Day Menu

Chef and teacher Paul Finkelstein shares his family's tradition of an easy Mother's Day feast'plus the opportunity to fire up...


Our best healthy chicken recipes

Looking for new healthy ways to prepare chicken? These tasty chicken recipes are loaded with flavour without being loaded with...


Our best healthy bean and lentil recipes

Beans and lentils are beyond good for you'and they're good for your budget, too. Try these healthy bean and lentil...


10 tasty ways to prepare beans and lentils

Boost your intake of super-healthy legumes with these quick-to-prepare meal ideas


Our best healthy chili recipes

Nothing says warm and cozy like a bowl of steaming chili. Whether it's meat-based or vegetarian, chili can be tailored...


Our best healthy muffin recipes

These muffin recipes are low-fat, high-fibre and generally take about 15 minutes to make. Bake ahead of time and store...


3 favourite homemade soups

Fresh food chef Paul Finkelstein creates his hearty and healthy homemade soups inspired by the flavours of Italy, Vietnam and...


Our best healthy soup recipes

Are you a fan of fresh-made soups? Try these healthy, wholesome soup recipes for your next meal


Our best healthy fish recipes

Find out which fish are the best to eat and get healthy fish recipes to cook

Our best healthy Christmas recipes

Does the prospect of Christmas dinner have you running from the scale? Maybe it's time you expanded your repertoire of...


Our best raw recipes

Whether you're a raw diet devotee or just experimenting with new recipes, our best raw recipes will really satisfy


Our best healthy sandwich recipes

Tired of the same old sandwich for lunch? Try one of these healthy sandwich recipes to bring the flavour back


Quick and healthy family dinner menu

For even the fastest cook, some recipes are faster than others. This healthy menu is great for those who often...


100-Mile Diet dinner menu

Inspired by James MacKinnon and Alisa Smith's book The 100-Mile Diet: A Year of Local Eating, Bonnie Stern's 100-Mile Diet...


Our best healthy chocolate recipes

Sometimes, nothing will do but chocolate'but that doesn't have to mean a high-calorie, high-fat splurge. Try these healthy chocolate recipes...

Our best healthy squash recipes

Gorgeous winter squash (including pumpkin) adds rich flavour and colour to any meal'and it's super-nutritious, too. Try our best healthy...


Our best gluten-free dessert recipes

Yes, you can have a sweet treat without gluten! Try these gluten-free dessert recipes and you won't miss the wheat...


Our best mushroom soup recipes

Love those mushrooms? Dip into our best luscious mushroom soup recipes


Our best healthy salmon recipes

Salmon is full of protein, omega-3 fatty acids and tons of flavour. Try some of our best healthy salmon recipes...


Our best healthy apple recipes

Looking for something to cook with apples? Look no further than this collection of our best apple recipes


20 healthy lunch ideas

Forget peanut butter and jelly'these healthy lunch ideas will brighten your workday, help you save cash and boost your health,...