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.

5 simple fixes for bad eating habits

From beating nighttime snacking to cutting back on fast food, here are some easy tactics to curb bad habits


The ultimate healthy summer meal plan

Tired of burgers? We've got you covered. From awesome appetizers to delicious desserts, here's your ultimate healthy summer meal plan


Healthy summer cocktail ideas

Spending a hot summer night on the patio with a few drinks? Skip extra calories and cut sugar with these...


Strawberries: the perfect way to start a summer day

When I was growing up on Prince Edward Island, one of my first summer jobs was picking strawberries. We started


Quiz: How much do you know about fibre?

Fibre offers incredible health benefits, from lowering the risk of heart disease to regulating blood sugar levels and keeping your...


3 healthy comfort-food recipes

Fresh-food chef Paul Finkelstein has put a healthy spin on some of your favourite classic dishes. Give one of these...


Vitamin needs at every age

Feeling overwhelmed by the vitamin section at the drugstore? Best Health has your guide to vitamins at every age


How to read vitamin labels

You may have been schooled on reading food labels, but decoding dietary supplements can be a challenge. Here's how to...

Popcorn power: Why whole grains are healthier than we thought

Think popcorn is a forbidden food? Think again. Research shows that whole grains can be as healthy as fruits and...


5 foods your doctor never eats

For healthy diet tips, who better to turn to than your doctor? Here are five foods one doctor will never...


4 blood-glucose friendly recipes

Insulin resistance is a growing epidemic that can lead to health problems including heart disease and diabetes.Try these four healthy...


5 kitchen gadgets that can help you lose weight

These new kitchen gadgets can help you eat less fat, control portions and preserve nutrients


5 healthier packaged foods

Packaged foods are getting an ingredient list makeover. Here are five companies that are making their packaged foods healthier


Quiz: Test your calorie smarts

Think you're calorie-savvy? Take this quiz to find out how much you know about the calorie count in common foods


Inside a celebrity trainer’s kitchen

Get the scoop on what celebrity trainer Harley Pasternak really eats


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Canada’s worst fast-food meals

Eating healthy doesn't have to mean swearing off fast-food altogether. Find out which fast-food meals you should avoid and which...


6 supermarket foods and their health claims: Are they true?

Is your favourite drink, yogurt or bread full of power ingredients, or just marketing hype? Find out here

Are popular dietary supplements worth the money?

Dietary supplements have become the latest must-have health item. Here's a breakdown of five trendy supplements and how much you'll...


Relaxation drinks: Can you sip your stress away?

Relaxation drinks claim to be the antidote to energy beverages'ingredients that include natural supplements are supposed to help you feel...


Quiz: What’s your nutrient IQ?

Every morsel of food is packed with essential nutrients, but certain ones turn up in surprising places. Take this quiz...


10 ways to get more fibre

We all know fibre is good for us, but it can be difficult to get the recommended amount. Here are...


10 healthy foods you’re not eating

Eating the same meals day after day is not only boring'you could be missing out on foods that offer vital...


Low-acid eating 101

Curious about how a low-acid diet may prevent bone loss? So were we. Here's what the experts say about the...

Your guide to tropical fruits

Looking to freshen up a tired fruit salad? Try adding a tropical fruit'they're packed with nutrients and flavour. Here's how...


4 immunity-boosting fruits

For an easy, tasty way to help out your immune system, try this simple prescription'just eat more fresh fruit


Contest rules: Tell us how you get more fibre in your diet

Find out how you can have a chance to win by telling us how you get enough fibre


4 breakfast excuses and how to beat them

Always skipping breakfast? You're not alone'but it's time to shape up. Here are 4 excuses not to eat breakfast'and 4...


The 5 best foods for women

What you eat can help prevent diseases such as breast cancer and Alzheimer's. Here are the five best foods for...


Healthy eating tips from a supermodel

Former supermodel Sophie Dahl shares her tips on how to eat healthily and mindfully, plus get a recipe from her...