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.

The Hidden Benefits of Garlic: Fighting Cancer and High Blood Pressure

Not only for flavouring foods and fighting colds, garlic may also help fight cancer and lower blood pressure. Is it...


The Health Benefits of Broccoli: How This Common Food Protects Against Cancer

Many people are put off broccoli by its bitter, peppery flavour. But the chemicals that produce that taste have health...


Why Beets are a Superfood You Should Eat More Often

If beets aren't a regular part of your diet, they should be. Read on for the impressive health benefits of...


What to Eat to Beat Your Cravings

Next time you're craving something salty or sweet, try these healthy snack recipes instead


Why You Should Be Cooking With Lemongrass

Kick your healthy eating habits up a notch with the newest superfood: lemongrass


Discover the Unexpected Health Benefits of Hazelnuts

There is more to humble hazelnuts than meets the eye. Not only are they highly nutritious, but scientists are discovering...


Raw Cacao: How Chocolate Benefits Your Health and Mood

The seeds of the cacao tree are often called cocoa beans; eaten raw or turned into chocolate, these seeds have...


The Health Benefits of Nut Milks

Beverages like almond and coconut milk are becoming more popular. Here's what you need to know about the nutritional benefits...

Nutrition Tips: Spirulina Helps Cleanse and Detox

Spirulina is the superfood experts recommend to improve your nutrition; used as part of cleanses, detox diets and for supplementing...


Nutrition Tips: The Health Benefits of Eating Seaweed

Packed full of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients, seaweeds are now commonly used in various cuisines and lead to overall...


4 Healthy Recipes You Can Make With Items From Your Freezer

Frozen vegetables and fruit are nutritious'and often cheaper than buying fresh. Try them in these healthy recipes


Try These 3 Bite-Sized Dessert Ideas This Thanksgiving

Forget apple pie. This Thanksgiving, let's give thanks to bite-sized desserts that let us indulge, guilt-free!


Healthy Halloween Recipes

Looking for a spooky snack or pumpkin-themed treat? Check out these recipe ideas that celebrate the spirit of Halloween


Our Best Healthy Pumpkin Recipes

Pumpkin is packed with vitamins A, C and E, as well as iron and zinc. Get more pumpkin in your...


6 Reasons to Eat More Squash

Winter squash and pumpkin add nutritious colour to any autumn meal'and they can even help curb the growth of cancer...


Nutrition Trend: Is Teff the Next Super Grain?

We spoke to Margot Micallef, founder of Gabriella's Kitchen, about the next nutrition trend, teff


Back-to-School Breakfast and Lunch Ideas

Proper nutrition can help set your kids up for a successful school year. Here are some nutritious back-to-school breakfast and...

5 Family-Friendly Meal Ideas

Busy weekday meals don't have to mean boring leftovers, greasy takeout or the same old recipes on repeat. Update your...


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4 Recipes that Sneak in Veggies

You (and the kids) would never know it, but these healthy recipe ideas, created by registered dietitian Matthew Kadey, will...


How Fresh Restaurants Founder Ruth Tal Launched a Juicing Culture

Ruth Tal reflects on her journey to success, one healthy step at a time


15 Foods to Eat for Glowing Skin and Healthy Hair

Turns out, Mom was right (again). You really are what you eat. So, if you're looking for healthy hair and...


How Much Sodium is Too Much?

Before your next 'pass the salt' encounter, learn how much sodium is too much and what you can do about...


Tea-Inspired Cocktail Recipes for Summer

Cool off with one of these cocktail recipes from David's Tea.

Should You be Adding More Soy to Your Diet?

Casey Berglund, a registered dietitian and spokesperson for Dietitians of Canada, gives us the lowdown on soy and why we...


Summer Travel: Best of Boston’s Food Scene

Boston, one of the oldest cities in the U.S., is great for a weekend getaway - especially if you're a...


8 Foods You Should Always Buy Organic

When is it a must to choose organic, when is it a maybe and when can we stick to conventional...


What to Serve at Your Summer BBQ

We've put together a variety of recipes for an easy and healthy BBQ menu.


How to Spot Bogus Nutrition News

A recent hoax, in which a writer published bogus results of a nutrition study, has us wondering what to believe...


Your Complete Guide to Reading Food Labels

For the average consumer, food labels can be tricky to decipher. Here's help understanding what they mean