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These Newfoundland-Style Fish Cakes Are the Ultimate Comfort Food

Use up your leftover fish with this delicious Newfoundland-style cod cakes recipe from Christine Tizzard’s new book Cook More, Waste...


5 Benefits of Eating Oatmeal for Breakfast

Registered dietitian Cynthia Sass shares the health benefits of oatmeal, like weight management, and tips for preparing the healthiest bowl.


Can Black Seed Oil Help with Weight Loss?

Move over, apple cider vinegar and green tea. Black seed oil's weight-loss benefits are giving the supplement some serious attention.


Canada’s Dietitians Are Lacking in Diversity–But Things Are Changing

“Food insecurity is a huge issue in Canada, among Black and Indigenous communities in particular, and we often see those...


10 Surprising Ways Vitamin B12 Benefits Your Entire Body

Vitamin B12 benefits your entire body from your head down to your toes. Vegan or vegetarian? You may not be...


6 Rooibos Tea Benefits that Make It Worth Sipping

This tea has been around for centuries, but health experts are now finding that there are plenty of rooibos tea...


Try This Buckwheat Granola Recipe for an Energy-Boosting Breakfast

Try cooking buckwheat groat recipes with this delicious and easy granola recipe.


Buckwheat, a Protein-Rich Grain, Is a Nutritional Superstar—Here’s Why

From noodles to pancakes, what can’t this super seed do?

Is Soybean Oil Bad for You? 10 Nutrition Facts You Should Know

Soybean oil is a widely consumed oil used in thousands of packaged foods. Learn more about this component of most...


Is Salmon Healthy? 5 Benefits You Should Know About

Want to know all the reasons to fork into a fillet of salmon tonight? Read on for the many health...


Transform Your Roast Chicken Leftovers With This Easy Recipe

Turn last night's leftovers into something totally new with this leftover roast chicken recipe. Plus, four ways to use up...


Hemp Hearts vs. Hemp Seeds: What’s the Difference?

Hemp is a good source of protein. Here's what you need to know about the subtle nutritional differences between hemp...


This Slow Cooker Apple Butter Is the Comfort Food You Need Right Now

Follow this recipe to make a delicious no-peel fruit spread in your slow cooker. Plus, how to sanitize and prep...


Here’s How Long Leftovers Really Last

You may have some leftovers in your fridge right now that can make you sick. Here's how you can avoid...


We Tried It: Evive Frozen Smoothie Cubes, the Canadian Brand Shaking Up the Smoothie Game

The plant-based frozen smoothie cubes promise to make healthy eating quick and easy. Best Health's managing editor, Ishani Nath, put...


Are Pistachios Good for You? Their Nutrition, Calories, and Health Benefits

Pistachios are green tasty seeds packed with nutrition, especially protein. Here's what you need to know about calories, benefits, and...


5 Food Prep Tips for Avoiding Entertaining Stress

Thanks to these food prep tricks, you can relax knowing that you have everything all prepared.

3 Healthy Side Dishes for the Feast that Are Easy to Make

Try these nutritious and easy-to-make side dishes for a healthier holiday feast or weeknight dinner.


Coconut Milk vs. Coconut Water: What’s the Difference?

Which should you choose: coconut milk or coconut water? Experts help you decide. Plus, here are the real differences in...


The Proper Way to Freeze and Thaw Food

Freezing food properly makes a big difference.


Spearmint Tea May Be Able to Help Your PCOS Symptoms

Is there a wellness benefit to sipping a cup or two of spearmint tea a day?


6 Omega 6-Rich Foods You Should Be Eating

Omega-6s—a type of polyunsaturated fat—are good for your body. But they do come with controversy. Here are the pros and...


Avocado Oil Mayo vs. Regular Mayo: Is One Healthier Than the Other?

Here are the nutrition and benefits of avocado oil mayonnaise, how it stacks up against regular mayo, and a few...

Love Eating Fish? What You Should Know About Mercury Poisoning

Fish are a good source of health-promoting nutrients like omega-3 fatty acids. But some types of fish also contain mercury,...


Can You Eat Freezer Burned Food? 5 Things to Know

Freezer burn might not look that serious—what's a little ice?—but it can leave a bad aftertaste. Here's what experts want...


5 Delicious Almond Flour Recipes to Try

Registered dietitian Vanessa Rissetto shares some of her favourite recipes featuring almond flour.


Your Guide To Every Nut Butter Out There (and What Goes Best With What)

Use our guide to learn how and when to use nut butters—including almond butter, sunflower seed butter, and coconut butter.


Shake Up Pizza Night with this Riff on the Classic “Grandma Slice”

This greens-heavy version of the classic New York 'za is sure to be a new household favourite.


This Polenta Peach Cake Is the Perfect End-of-Summer Dessert

Use your overripe peaches (or apples, plums, or pears) in this cornmeal-based cake.