Food Tips

Here’s where you can discover the healthiest snacks to buy, the kitchen gadgets you’re seriously underusing and microwave hacks that’ll make you better in the kitchen.

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 food that's gone bad and how long leftovers keep in general.

5 Food Prep Tips for Avoiding Entertaining Stress

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


The Proper Way to Freeze and Thaw Food

Freezing food properly makes a big difference.


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...

The Lazy Gal’s Guide to Grilling

Jenny Burthwright, owner of Calgary-based Jane Bond BBQ, shares her grilling pro tips.


16 Microwave Hacks That’ll Make You Better in the Kitchen

Your microwave is good for more than just zapping dinner, re-warming your cup of joe, or melting butter. Use these...


10 Tips for Making Frozen Drinks

Is there anything like a frozen drink to help keep you cool when the sun's beating down? Here are our...


Why Aluminum Foil Has a Shiny and a Dull Side

Wondering which side you should use? Read on.


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11 Mistakes Everyone Makes with Their Air Fryer

They promise low-fat cooking with extra-crispy results, but if you don't use your air fryer properly, your dish may be...


5 Meal Prep Tips for People Who Want to Lose Weight

Registered dietitian Cynthia Sass shares five meal prep tips that support healthy and sustainable weight management. Check out her four-step...


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5 Awesome Cookbooks to Cure the Kitchen Blues

(Pssst: They also make great gifts!)


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11 Healthy Late-Night Snacks Nutritionists Actually Recommend

The occasional midnight snack is no biggie and likely won't lead to weight gain especially if you choose one of...

The Surprising Health Benefits of Stress-Baking

All that stress-baking you've been doing during these uncertain times? Turns out it's the next best thing to actual therapy.


Your Quick and Easy Weeknight Dinner Meal Plan

Make this slow cooker sauce ahead of time so you can have it ready to go for the week.


12 of Our Best Recipes for Energy Bites, Balls, and Bars

Full of oats, seeds, nuts, and healthy fats, these tasty snacks are a great way to get your essential nutrients—all...


Healthy Flours to Bake With Now

A registered dietician and recipe developer shares why you should be cooking and baking with whole wheat, spelt, almond, coconut,...


15 Foods You Shouldn’t Put in the Blender

Blenders can be an amazing kitchen asset, letting you blend everything from soups to dips to smoothies. But for all...


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Our Go-To “Healthy” Pints of Ice Creams

Healthy ice cream has had a major glow up. From an oxymoron to a subpar stand-in, it’s finally the compromise-free...


How Many Calories Are In a Standard Serving of Butter?

Pats of butter—think butter balls and butter in foil packets—are often served at fine dining restaurants, weddings, and diners and...


Baking a Gluten-Free Pie or Tart? Here’s What You Need to Know, Depending on Your Skill Level

A flaky, buttery pie crust is possible for the gluten-free crowd! Our baking tips will help you turn any pie...


How to Find Your Favourite Red Wine (and When You Should Enjoy It)

In our red wine guide, we're sharing everything you need to know about the different types, so you'll feel more...

Is Your Nonstick Cookware Safe to Use?

According to a new report, certain nonstick cookware is releasing "forever chemicals" into the food we eat. Here's how to...


This Is the Wine You Should Be Serving With Salmon

The key to pairing wine with salmon? Consider the way the fish is prepared and seasoned.


Eat This at Night, and You’ll Practically Burn Fat in Your Sleep

For those who get the munchies right before bed, this is for you.


French Fries Fan? This Kitchen Gadget May Make Your Dreams Come True

Air fryers use little to no oil to cook your favourite comfort foods—like chips, fries and doughnuts—making them healthier than...


The Best Post-Workout Snack Ideas

These energizing snacks pack the right nutrients to help you recover from your workout without undoing your calorie burn.


The Real Difference Between Apple Cider Vinegar and White Vinegar

They have a lot more differences than just their names and colour.