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 health benefits of onions

Leeks, scallions, shallots, cooking onions and more'enjoy them for their 'flavour and for their incredible health powers


Healthy homemade food gifts

Need a healthy, unique gift idea for everyone on your list? Registered dietitian Sue Mah shares her favourite healthy homemade...


Are egg yolks as bad as smoking?

A recent study has added to the confusion on whether eggs are good or bad. We went to the experts...


The number of calories in holiday sweets

Before you end up overindulging, be aware of how many calories are in each bite-size sweet


Our Best Healthy Cranberry Recipes

Not only are cranberries delicious, they're also packed with disease-fighting antioxidants. Add them to your diet with these yummy recipes


3 foods that are healthier eaten together

These healthy foods pack an even bigger nutritional punch when they're paired together


The 5 worst holiday foods you can eat

The holidays wouldn't be the same without a delicious feast, but avoiding these five foods will help keep you healthy...


6 ways to raise a healthy eater

Want to encourage your kids to make smart food choices? Check out these tips from registered dietitian Sue Mah

Debate: Should Canada label GMO foods?

Do you think you have a right to know what’s in the food you eat? If so, you might want


The health benefits of cranberries and pomegranates

They're super sources of disease-fighting antioxidants. Here's what else cranberries and pomegranates can do


4 healthy Asian-style soup recipes

Asian-style cooking is surprisingly easy with these four delicious soups that are filled with fresh ingredients and fairly low in...


5 tips for packing healthy lunches

Encourage your kids to embrace healthy foods by keeping these tips in mind


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8 of Canada’s healthiest apples

Try these tips for eating some of Canada's healthiest apples


5 ways apples help keep the doctor away

Can an apple a day really keep the doctor away? Check out these five health benefits and see for yourself


New takes on 6 great foods

Suffering from favourite food burnout? Replace your pantry staples with these exciting new foods for a healthy boost


The health benefits of walnuts

Walnuts are not only delicious, they also pack a nutritional punch. Check out the health benefits of walnuts


3 healthier cafeteria-style foods

Try these healthier, tastier versions of traditional school cafeteria food by fresh-food chef Paul Finkelstein

Our best healthy garlic recipes

Garlic not only has many healing benefits, it's also delicious. Check out these recipes featuring the flavourful allium


How many calories are in your seafood?

Seafood is generally low in calories and fat. Find out how many calories are in your favourite type of seafood...


Produce with the highest pesticide levels

If you want to ensure there are no pesticides on your produce, consider buying these fruits and veggies organic


The Fink effect

How chef and teacher Paul Finkelstein is changing school nutrition programs in Canada in his quest to stop childhood obesity


How Canadian schools are getting healthier

Find out more about healthy eating initiatives in schools across Canada


The health benefits of tofu

Want to go meatless more often? Tofu is a great low-fat option that's also packed with protein. Here's why it's...

Is duck fat actually healthy for you?

Some people swear duck fat is healthy, and even save it from the roasting pan to use as a spread....


Nutrition: This nut is even healthier than we thought

Almonds are the most nutrient-dense tree nut, and serve as an excellent source of vitamin E and magnesium. They’re also


6 solutions to stop emotional eating

Stress causing you to reach for a snack even when you're not hungry? Try these tips and beat emotional eating


4 ways to eat like a Brit during the London 2012 Summer Olympics

Whether you're headed to London, or watching the Olympics from home, here's a primer of quirky, but iconic, British treats


How healthy is your favourite ice cream?

Just how many calories are in that cool treat? Find out how each of these six varieties compare


Healthy foods you can find in the wild

It's estimated that a billion people around the world munch on produce no one ever planted. Here's how you can...