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Meatless Monday: Simple Eggplant Gratin

My fiancé proposed last November, and we’re getting married this August’which means I’m about halfway between being engaged and being


Fitness: Work out like a ballet dancer at Toronto’s Barre Beautiful

Last night, I attended a media class at Barre Beautiful with Best Health’s associate web editor, Katharine. The studio (located


News: A suitcase that’s saving lives

Image via We Care Solar When you envision a life-saving invention, a suitcase is probably the last thing that comes


News: Baby born with HIV cured for first time ever

A few years ago, a cure for HIV seemed impossible. Now, for the first time ever, a baby born with


Meatless Monday: Quinoa with Marinated Tofu and Tahini Sauce

In an attempt to save money for our upcoming wedding, my fiance and I made a deal to use only


Event: Ovarian Cancer Canada’s LOVE HER Gala

Last night, Editor-in-Chief Bonnie Munday and I attended the second-annual LOVE HER gala in Toronto. Presented by Ovarian Cancer Canada,


How to avoid extra charges at the salon

Surprised at how much your latest salon visit set you back? Here are tips for knowing which hair treatments are...


News: Is sitting less more important than regular exercise?

If you sit all day, you might want to start making excuses to get out of your chair. A new

Bethenny Frankel’s healthy snacking tips

Bethenny Frankel has teamed up with California Almonds for ‘Snack Talkin,’ a campaign to promote snack food month in the


Recreate Jennifer Lawrence’s chic Oscar chignon

At last night’s 85th annual Oscars, Hollywood darling and Best Actress in a Leading Role winner Jennifer Lawrence’s dress may


News: Blood donors can now be paid in Canada

Would you be more likely to donate blood if you got paid for it? In Canada, now you can. Two


Meatless Monday: Orange-Ginger Tofu with Oven-Roasted Potatoes

In the winter, I crave comfort foods – big time. This meal is perfect for a cozy winter night, but


News: You’ll never have a hangover again

Countless studies have shown too much alcohol can have a negative impact on physical and mental health. But if you


News: Have acne? You might want to stop eating this.

If you’ve tried every lotion, medication and facial on the market, and you still can’t seem to get the clear


‘It works for me:” New Best Health Q&A Series!

Toronto-based actress Carrie-Lynn Neales isn’t just the star of the new City comedy series Seed‘she’s also a yoga instructor, cake-lover


News: Can mothers pass obesity onto their babies?

When you’re pregnant, there are hundreds of questions to ask your doctor, from whether or not your baby will be


Toronto’s new Studio Lagree offers a pumped-up Pilates workout

When I received an email at work announcing the opening of a new fitness studio that just so happened to

News: Heart Attack Grill customer dies of a heart attack

Heart Attack Grill isn’t just the name of this restaurant, it’s also a serious health warning. John Alleman, 52, has


6 beauty balms to try

BB stands for beauty balm. These creams are like tinted moisturizers or light-coverage foundations'but not quite the same thing. If...


What’s it really like to do a juice "cleanse"?

Honestly, I’ve never been tempted to try one of these juice-only diets, but somehow, I’m on Day 3 of my


News: Large quantities of Coca-Cola linked to woman’s death

Things aren’t looking good for soda companies right now. Recent studies have linked diet soda to both depression and diabetes,


News: Diet soda may pose a higher risk for diabetes than regular soda

If you drink diet soda because you think it’s the healthier, "skinnier" option, you might be interested to know that,


Meatless Monday: Almond Flaxseed Burger with Black Bean Lime Salsa

I’m a lucky girl. A few months ago, I got the opportunity to interview professional Ironman triathlete Brendan Brazier for

News: How an app with hot guys in it is raising awareness for women’s breast health

How often do you check your breasts for lumps, swelling or other unusual symptoms? If you’re like me, probably not


News: Why mixing diet soda with alcohol may be dangerous

If you’re wondering why it feels like you had two drinks instead of one, it could be because you mixed


News: Depressed? British doctors to prescribe mood-boosting books

Frances Hodgson Burnett isn’t just one of my favourite authors. According to a new program, she’s also my therapist. The


Meatless Monday: Easy Veggie Pizza

It’s inevitable. In February, I spend the cold, grey days daydreaming of summer. Last August, my then-boyfriend (now fiance) and


Beauty bites: Guerlain

A look inside the legendary past of the French beauty brand


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Heart Health: Be prepared in case a heart attack happens

February is Heart Month’a good reminder to exercise and eat a healthy diet. But when heart attacks do happen, every