Nutrition

Wondering what’s the healthiest sugar to eat? The health benefits of spicy foods? If drinking your greens is actually as healthy as eating them? We’ve got answers to all these questions—and so much more.

13 Collagen Supplements and Where to Buy Them in Canada

From tablets and powders to snack bars and liquids, collagen supplements are breaking into the beauty industry in a big way.

The Health Benefits of Spicy Food, Explained

Hot peppers bring the heat, and the health benefits, to the table.


5 Incredible Health Benefits of Eating Cherries

This flavourful stone fruit is great for your health and deserves to be a regular part of your diet.


What’s the Healthiest Cereal to Buy in Canada?

A registered dietician shares what to look for, and what to avoid, in the cereal aisle at the grocery store.


Are You Actually Hydrating Correctly?

How much water do you *really* need to drink to stay healthy? Can you drink too much water? And is...

10 Things Experts Need You to Know About Maca Powder

Maca root powder is touted for its ability to boost libido, lift your mood, and restore energy, but is this...


Why Vegetarians May Want to Add Nori to Their Diet

This Japanese dried seaweed is made of algae — making it an ultra nutritious superfood.


The Healthiest Milk for Your Coffee, According to Registered Dietitians

Three experts share the health benefits of alternative milk compared to cow’s, and reveal their milk of choice.


What to Know About Quinoa’s Nutrition, Calories, and Benefits

Is quinoa good for you? Learn more about this gluten-free whole grain's benefits, nutrition, carbs, and calories, as well as...


This Company Is Bringing Ethiopian-Grown Teff to Canada

Ethio Organics is a line of pancake mixes made from the healthy and delicious ancient grain.


Are Any of Us Taking Supplements the Right Way?

Experts share the best supplements to take, ones to skip, and how to take them for maximum absorption.


9 Gluten-Free Grains You Should Know About

Looking for a gluten-free grain? Here's a list to choose from, including gluten-free whole grains.


7 Prebiotic Foods and How They Can Help Your Gut

If you want to add more prebiotic foods to your diet, here are some of the best prebiotic foods that...

Reasons to Eat Fava Beans This Spring

Welcome spring with one of the world’s oldest (and most delicious) legumes.


Want to Add Hemp Seeds to Your Diet? Here’s What You Need to Know

These small, brown seeds are big on nutrition. Here's what you need to know about the health benefits and risks...


Should You Take a Probiotic Supplement?

You know, you know—probiotics are “good for your gut.” But how good?


How Does This Trendy Plant-Based Egg Compare to the Real Thing?

The buzzy plant-based egg is now available in Canada.


What Experts Think of 6 Buzzy Gut Health Trends

Do these trends that claim to support gut health actually work, or are we just lured in by their feel-good...


Why You Need to Add Rutabagas to Your Winter Veg Rotation

Expand your root vegetable repertoire with this nutritious winter delight.


Food for Thought: Can What We Eat Influence Our Mental Health?

We dug into the latest research in nutritional psychiatry to find out.


Meet Acid League, The Canadian Company Making Alcohol-Free Wines Even Wine Geeks Will Love

All the fun of cracking open a bottle of wine, minus the hangover.


The Surprising Health Benefits of Chestnuts

Plus, tips on how to prepare this seasonal nutritional powerhouse

You’re Going to Want to Get Pomegranates Right Now

This celebrated wintertime fruit has a sweet-tart taste that adds a welcome brightness to any meal.


5 Benefits of Eating Oatmeal for Breakfast

Registered dietitian Cynthia Sass shares the health benefits of oatmeal, like weight management, and tips for preparing the healthiest bowl.


Can Black Seed Oil Help with Weight Loss?

Move over, apple cider vinegar and green tea. Black seed oil's weight-loss benefits are giving the supplement some serious attention.


Canada’s Dietitians Are Lacking in Diversity–But Things Are Changing

“Food insecurity is a huge issue in Canada, among Black and Indigenous communities in particular, and we often see those...


10 Surprising Ways Vitamin B12 Benefits Your Entire Body

Vitamin B12 benefits your entire body from your head down to your toes. Vegan or vegetarian? You may not be...


6 Rooibos Tea Benefits that Make It Worth Sipping

This tea has been around for centuries, but health experts are now finding that there are plenty of rooibos tea...