Nutrition

Garlic, ginseng, glucosamine, oil of oregano: these extracts from common foods, or "nutraceuticals," are touted for their power to relieve...

77 percent of the sodium we consume comes from prepared and processed foods. Here are four food switches to help...

Brazils, walnuts, almonds, pistachios... nuts are packed with goodness. Here's how they can help your health

Belly bloating and hypertension. Need more reasons to eat less salt? A diet high in salt (comprised mainly of sodium...

The humble potato has gotten a bad rap, but it's time we start giving nutritious spuds the respect they deserve

Certain foods contain substances that can harm your baby'do not eat these. Take extra care with household hygiene, food storage,...

Given the thousands of food labels claiming to boost heart health, it can be daunting to make the right choices...

Nothing says healthy winter food more than beets, carrots, parsnips and turnips. Find out what they can do for you

The psychology behind why we're tempted by comfort food

If you think you might be suffering from a food allergy or intolerance, an elimination diet may be the best...

If you're trying to tone up, make sure your diet includes these five types of food to help you build...

Increasing portion sizes are taking much of the blame for increasing waistlines. Find out how to make sure your portions...

Find it tough to get enough protein and veggies in your diet? These snack and meal ideas will make eating...

You can lower the glycemic load of a meal or snack using just a few simple methods. Take a look...

If you've sworn off some of your favourite foods for fear that they're harming your health, take heart'research shows that...

Choosing better carbs not only crowds out empty-calorie, glucose-raising foods but also helps battle many health threats. Here's what eating...

Using the glycemic index (GI) may help prevent blood sugar spikes and reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes. But...

Research shows that improving the quality of the carbs you eat can reap major benefits, and all it takes is...

To create this quiz, we talked to Canadian experts to find out which organic foods may be worth spending money...

Load up on vitamins, minerals and the spirit of warm southern climates with these luscious tropical fruits

Maintaining a healthy diet is much easier than you think, if you know how to make smart food choices

Best Health's resident fresh-food chef Paul Finkelstein is working hard to change the way Canada's kids eat

Our guide to some of the newest healthy cheese picks

Calgary's The Coup serves up delicious vegetarian dishes

Improve your diet by limiting your consumption of four of the worst foods you can eat

A recent study shows certain drinks could be affecting your weight-loss goals

Loved for its texture and taste, alfalfa is also packed with nutrients. But what about its herbal powers? Scientists are...

This family of super-nutritious vegetables has it all: fibre, vitamins and antioxidants

Sugar alternatives are everywhere'but are they healthy, and do they actually help you lose weight?