Nutrition

Wondering what’s the healthiest sugar to eat? The health benefits of spicy foods? If drinking your greens is actually as healthy as eating them? We’ve got answers to all these questions—and so much more.

6 health benefits of summer squash

Summer squash, zucchini and eggplant pack vitamins and nutrients that can help you fight disease and stay healthy. If their...


7 healthy ways to eat summer squash

Versatile and delicious, summer squash packs nutrients that can keep you healthy all summer. Here are seven great ways to...


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4 crunchy snacks to satisfy a craving

We satisfied our afternoon munchies with four savoury snacks. Here's what we thought of each


4 fresh and healthy summer salad recipes

Take advantage of seasonal veggies and make these delicious, healthy salads


3 easy BBQ grill recipes

Want to make a healthy and delicious dinner? Fire up the grill and enjoy these recipes from fresh-food chef Paul...


7 easy ways to cut the salt out of your diet

You don't need to be addicted to salt. Try these salt-reduction strategies, and within a week or two, you won't...


Healthy meal ideas for the whole summer

Want to ensure you eat healthily this summer? Check out these delicious salad recipes, nutritious barbeque ideas and other summery...


Debate: Should junk food ads be banned from kids’ TV?

If you’re wondering why your kids are always drawn to the least healthy foods imaginable, just look at the packaging

6 healthy recipes featuring summer squash

Eggplant, zucchini and summer squash are amazingly nutritious. Here are six healthy recipes to try


6 healthy seeds to boost your nutrition

Seeds may be tiny, but they're packed with nutrients like protein, fibre, iron, vitamins and omega-3 fatty acids. Here are...


7 surprisingly healthy fats

Think fat is bad? Think again. Not only is fat good for us, we should also eat it every day


10 healthy sandwich recipes

Make your weekday lunches delicious, creative and nutritious with these sandwich ideas


5 easy meals to make with your kids

Both you and your kids will enjoy these healthy and easy-to-prepare meals


Which type of milk do you drink?

Ever wonder how different types of milk compare in terms of calories, fat and protein? Here are six beverages, complete...


5 ways to sneak veggies into baked goods

Try these delectable recipes to get more veggies in your diet


Our best healthy grain salad recipes

High in fibre and rich in essential vitamins and minerals, substitute these healthy grains into your next salad, entrée or...


12 healthy recipes featuring fresh herbs

Pretty up your plate with a nice parsley garnish, or add cilantro to your soup for a kick of flavour....

10 light and healthy dessert recipes

Don't gorge yourself on icing-covered sugar cookies and chocolate eggs this Easter. Instead try these 10 delicious and healthy Spring-inspired...


Our best healthy avocado recipes

Avocados are one of the healthiest foods you can eat. They're loaded with nutrients and fibre, which are essential for...


Foods that fight colon cancer

Experts estimate that making even moderate diet and lifestyle changes can prevent about 70 percent of colon cancers. Protect yourself...


Canada’s approach to cutting sodium

Will sodium reduction strategies work in Canada? Find out what Health Canada and the government are doing to improve our...


5 health benefits of grains

Here are just some of the reasons why Health Canada recommends that women get six to seven servings of grain...


Should we require mandatory nutrition labelling on menus?

Should the Canadian government require mandatory nutrition labelling on restaurant menus? Tell us what you think, and copy our letter...

6 fun and healthy cocktails for your Oscar party

Go for gold with these Oscar-worthy healthy cocktails and make all your guests feel like a star


7 Exotic Fruits And Why They’re Good For You

They may have odd shapes and strange names, but these seven nutrition-packed exotic fruits can add new life to your...


The 5 worst Valentine’s Day treats

It may be the holiday of love, but Valentine's Day isn't always kind to your waist line. Here are five...


4 healthy superfood pairs

Which foods pack an even bigger nutritional punch when paired up? Registered dietitian Matthew Kadey rounds up four healthy superfood...


4 tips for a healthy Valentine’s Day dinner

Don't ruin the mood with a bout of food poisoning. Here are four tips for preparing a safe and healthy...


Healthy holiday smoothie and drink recipes

Enjoy the holidays with one of these delicious seasonal drinks