Bonnie’s Big Ride
I set myself the goal this year of riding a century’100 miles, which is 160 kilometres. Why? In part to
Top 12 foods to improve your fitness
Your body depends on certain nutrients to fuel itself through a workout, and some foods are better than others at...
Meatless Monday: Yummy, Healthy Tofu Bowl
Ever since I ate a delicious meal at Fresh on Spadina in Toronto a few weeks ago, I have been
9 new rules for sunscreen
The arrival of summer signals a renewed effort to wear sunscreen on a daily basis, but are you aware of...
9 new broad-spectrum ways to stay sun safe
Your skin will stay calm, cool and protected this summer with these great new sunscreens
News: Heart and Stroke Foundation ends Health Check program
Over the next few months, Canadians will start to see fewer and fewer Health Check-approved products in grocery stores. That’s
6 Canadian spas to visit this summer
You don't need to travel too far this summer to get pampered. Here are six of the best spas Canada...
3 cool style innovations for summer
The latest summer gear is lightweight and easy to care for during those busy summer months. Here are three products...
Beauty news: Rosacea awareness with actress Cynthia Nixon
Recently, I had a chance to chat with theatre and movie actor Cynthia Nixon about rosacea. Nixon (perhaps best known
Bonnie’s Cycling Adventure in Cape Cod
Life is good when you have sunshine and nothing to worry about for four days but cycling from point A
Could you survive the Fed Up challenge?
By now you may have seen the documentary called Fed Up. Directed by Stephanie Soechtig, the film challenges everything everything
Bohemian accessories to brighten your summer
Take the style from beach to street with these free-spirited accessories
Bohemian-inspired swimwear
Need a new swimsuit? The right one for your shape can boost your confidence, and the season's bohemian styles are...
News: Tracking Nutrition Trends report reveals Canadians’ habits
Kate Comeau is a registered dietitian and manager of public relations and media for Dietitians of Canada. I got a
Meatless Monday: Quick and Easy Vegetable Pesto Pasta
On Friday evening I went to a nearby market to get some delicious, fresh food. My fridge was less than
Why we all need Healthy Me Week
Last month, Active Healthy Kids Canada released its 2014 report card, which, for the first time, compared physical activity among
5 things you should know about the Prefontaine Classic
Over this past weekend, Best Health, along with select media from Canada, China and the U.S. was hosted in Eugene,
Get active for Healthy Me Week
Canadian Olympian Mark Oldershaw and Freggie, the Fuel Up! mascot. Earlier today I attended the official kickoff for this year’s
News: Melanoma skin cancer on the rise in Canada
According to a report released yesterday by the Canadian Cancer Society, Canadian Cancer Statistics 2014, melanoma skin cancer is one
Best Health goes to the Prefontaine Classic
I’m both excited and nervous as I write this blog post because (bright and early) tomorrow morning I’m headed to
News: Hookah is not a healthier alternative to smoking
A night at the hookah bar may not be a safe form of fun, a study published this month finds.
Meatless Monday: Asparagus and Cheese Risotto
How excited are you that asparagus is in season again? I know I am! It’s one of my favourite ingredients.
News: A simple way to reduce your salt intake
While you can’t control how much salt is in packaged and pre-made foods (unless you avoid them altogether), you can
Should you avoid washing your jeans?
Levi’s CEO Chip Bergh made headlines this week for revealing that he hasn’t washed his jeans in over a year.
Shopping for my perfect jeans at Toronto boutique Over the Rainbow
In the March/April issue of Best Health, we showcased the newest looks in denim for spring; and, our May issue’s
News: Sleep deprivation in early childhood linked to obesity
A study from MassGeneral Hospital for Children, published in Pediactrics this week, found that chronic sleep deprivation in infancy and
News: Combine veggies with olive oil to best protect your heart
A new study from researchers in the United Kingdom has found another reason to love olive oil. The findings, which
Recipe: Chef Corbin’s Healthy Canadian Burger
Who can resist a summer barbecue? Not me. But after speaking with Chef Corbin Tomaszeski I’ll be topping my burger
News: App could help detect mental health trouble
Worried about a loved one’s mental well-being? There is, of course, an app for that. Researchers at the University of