Healthy Eating

Get all your healthy eating tips—from how to follow a plant-based diet to why you should just eat that cookie—all right here.

4 reasons to include more fibre in your diet

Fibre gives whole grains, fruits and vegetables their snap, crunch and crispiness. And since your body can't digest fibre, it...


Fast-Food Swap: Salads

Are salads better than burgers? Not always. Check out these fast-food salad swaps for healthier menu options


The calories in Valentine’s Day chocolates

Check out the calorie counts in these sweet Valentine's Day treats to decide which ones to indulge in


Fast-Food Swap: Burger King

Want to eat great, even when you're eating out? Make these healthier choices at Burger King


Fast-Food Swap: Subway

Eat well, even when you're eating out. Make these swaps at Subway to lose weight


5 salads that are worse than entrées

Think salad is always the healthiest option? Think again. You'd be better off swapping these fast-food salads for an entrée


Fast-Food Swap: Taco Bell

Make these swaps at Taco Bell to cut calories, fat and sodium


6 foods you didn’t know contained gluten

Think anything that isn't bread, pasta or cake is gluten-free? Guess again!

10 ways to keep your diet exciting

Don't get stuck eating the same thing every day. Here's how to keep your diet exciting so you can stick...


Are cleanse diets dangerous?

They may seem like a quick fix, but here's why Dr. Susan Biali doesn't recommend cleanse diets


4 dangerous celebrity cleanse diets

Celebrities may swear by them, but cleanse diets are downright dangerous. Dr. Susan Biali breaks down four popular cleanses, and...


Fast-Food Swap: Tim Hortons

Eating on the go doesn't have to mean eating unhealthy. Try these fast-food swaps at Tim Hortons to cut calories,...


The calories in alcoholic beverages

Calories can really add up when you're consuming them in liquid form. Find out how many calories are in these...


5 grocery swaps to cut salt

We should be limiting sodium to between 1,500 and 2,300 mg per day, because a high-sodium diet has been linked...


Shopping strategies to help you stock a healthy kitchen

Take stock of your pantry and refrigerator to ensure they reflect the healthy person you are


How to socialize and still lose weight

Getting together with family and friends is fun, but don't let socializing sabotage your diet efforts


4 food swaps to boost your fibre

Getting enough fibre has been linked to a reduced risk of heart disease, diabetes, obesity and certain cancers. Women should...

How to lose weight while dining out

Just because you're on a diet doesn't mean you can't go out for dinner. Try these tips for losing weight...


5 sneaky reasons why you’ve gained weight

Feel like you've tried everything to lose weight with no success? Find out what's really causing your weight gain


Exactly what to eat if you want to lose weight

Want delicious, nutrient-dense, wholesome foods that also help you lose weight? Here's what to have on hand to satisfy your...


4 lower-salt grocery options

If you usually buy these common grocery store products, choose the lower-sodium option instead


What do vegans eat?

On a plant-based diet, meat, dairy and other animal by-products are off-limits. Here's what vegans eat instead


8 snacking strategies to control hunger

Choosing the wrong snacks, or snacking too often can derail your diet. Here's how to snack smarter

Why you should eat fat to get slim

Recent data shows that most people shed pounds more successfully on diet containing moderate amounts of fat than they do...


Why breakfast is important for weight loss success

People who eat breakfast are significantly less likely to be obese than those who don't. The key is to chose...


5 lower-fat grocery swaps

Make these simple swaps at the grocery store to cut back on the amount of fat you eat


How small switches in portion size can help you lose weight

Studies show that if people are served more food, they'll eat it, regardless of their hunger level. Here's how to...


5 myths about your ideal weight

Sometimes the key to successful weight loss is making sure that your goal is achievable. Find out the truth about...


News: Junk food to blame for more than a large waistline

We know that junk food is bad for your waistline, but its impact on your health doesn’t stop there, according