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
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