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Foods that heal: Can nutraceuticals cure common illnesses?
Garlic, ginseng, glucosamine, oil of oregano: these extracts from common foods, or "nutraceuticals," are touted for their power to relieve...
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4 lower-salt food swaps
77 percent of the sodium we consume comes from prepared and processed foods. Here are four food switches to help...
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5 reasons to eat more nuts
Brazils, walnuts, almonds, pistachios... nuts are packed with goodness. Here's how they can help your health
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3 reasons to eat less salt
Belly bloating and hypertension. Need more reasons to eat less salt? A diet high in salt (comprised mainly of sodium...
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Why potatoes are healthy
The humble potato has gotten a bad rap, but it's time we start giving nutritious spuds the respect they deserve
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4 foods to avoid when you’re pregnant
Certain foods contain substances that can harm your baby'do not eat these. Take extra care with household hygiene, food storage,...
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Your heart-smart grocery list
Given the thousands of food labels claiming to boost heart health, it can be daunting to make the right choices...
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5 reasons to eat more root vegetables
Nothing says healthy winter food more than beets, carrots, parsnips and turnips. Find out what they can do for you
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Why it’s hard to say "no" to comfort food
The psychology behind why we're tempted by comfort food
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5 things you should know about elimination diets
If you think you might be suffering from a food allergy or intolerance, an elimination diet may be the best...
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What athletes eat
If you're trying to tone up, make sure your diet includes these five types of food to help you build...
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8 ways to reduce your portions
Increasing portion sizes are taking much of the blame for increasing waistlines. Find out how to make sure your portions...
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10 quick tricks for eating better
Find it tough to get enough protein and veggies in your diet? These snack and meal ideas will make eating...
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14 ways to reduce the glycemic impact of your meal
You can lower the glycemic load of a meal or snack using just a few simple methods. Take a look...
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7 myths and truths about food
If you've sworn off some of your favourite foods for fear that they're harming your health, take heart'research shows that...
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4 reasons to eat low GI foods
Choosing better carbs not only crowds out empty-calorie, glucose-raising foods but also helps battle many health threats. Here's what eating...
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5 easy ways to choose low GI foods
Using the glycemic index (GI) may help prevent blood sugar spikes and reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes. But...
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What is the Glycemic Index?
Research shows that improving the quality of the carbs you eat can reap major benefits, and all it takes is...
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Quiz: How much do you know about organic food?
To create this quiz, we talked to Canadian experts to find out which organic foods may be worth spending money...
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5 reasons to eat more tropical fruit
Load up on vitamins, minerals and the spirit of warm southern climates with these luscious tropical fruits
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7 simple ways to make healthier food choices
Maintaining a healthy diet is much easier than you think, if you know how to make smart food choices
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Extreme makeover: School nutrition
Best Health's resident fresh-food chef Paul Finkelstein is working hard to change the way Canada's kids eat
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4 healthier cheese-platter picks
Our guide to some of the newest healthy cheese picks
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Canada’s healthiest restaurants: The Coup
Calgary's The Coup serves up delicious vegetarian dishes
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The 4 worst foods you can eat
Improve your diet by limiting your consumption of four of the worst foods you can eat
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Are your favourite drinks making you fat?
A recent study shows certain drinks could be affecting your weight-loss goals
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The benefits of alfalfa
Loved for its texture and taste, alfalfa is also packed with nutrients. But what about its herbal powers? Scientists are...
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5 reasons to eat cruciferous vegetables
This family of super-nutritious vegetables has it all: fibre, vitamins and antioxidants
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Are artificial sweeteners really safe?
Sugar alternatives are everywhere'but are they healthy, and do they actually help you lose weight?