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.

Foods with less sugar

It may surprise you to know how much of the sweet stuff is in some common grocery products. Here are...


4 essential foods to keep you healthy

Four versatile produce powerhouses'kale, sweet potato, spinach and strawberries'boast outstanding health benefits (and great taste) that will put you on...


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3 breakfast recipes to help you conceive

Breakfast is a prime time for getting important fertility-supporting nutrients like calcium, fibre and protein. Here are three recipes to...


4 sugary foods you should be avoiding

Steady blood sugar is key for a steady supply of energy'and to prevent chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes...


Canada’s healthiest restaurants

Eating out doesn't have to mean sacrificing your healthy-eating goals. Try these top picks for Canadian restaurants that score high...


Canada’s healthiest restaurants: Jane’s on the Common

This East Coast spot boasts a made-from-scratch menu


10 ways to sneak more veggies into your diet

Best Health readers give their tried-and-true tips for eatingthe vegetables they need


Are health drinks really healthy?

Health drinks'blends of juice, water and other flavourings with added nutrients'are a hot trend. But are they really good for...

How to choose a healthy salad

There are healthy salads, and then there are salads masquerading as healthy. Find out how to make sure yours meets...


6 foods you thought weren’t healthy but are

Are you cutting out foods that are actually nutritious? Find out why these six deserve a spot on your plate


8 secrets to shopping at farmers’ markets

Ready to support local farmers by shopping at your farmers' market? Here's how to make the most of the trip


6 foods you thought were healthy but aren’t

Find out why these seemingly healthy foods aren't as nutritious as you thought


3 healthy mini meals

Stock up on these healthy picks for small meals that are packed with nutrition


How to avoid gaining excess pregnancy weight

Many women think pregnancy means eating for two'but the reality is you only need an extra few hundred calories a...


6 healthier fast food choices

Swap out high-calorie burgers, subs and coffee drinks for these healthier fast food choices


10 healthier treats

Enjoy delicious snacks without the guilt with these healthier subs for popular indulgences


Is Canada’s Food Guide good for you?

Canada's official "food rules" change and evolve with the times and latest research. But there is still room for improvement...

5 foods that will improve your mood

Certain scents can have a powerful effect on our emotions. Here are five smells'and accompanying foods'that will help you feel...


Canada’s healthiest restaurants: HealthFare

Nutritious choices are easy at this Edmonton spot


5 healthy reasons to eat stone fruit

Peaches, nectarines, apricots and plums are great for your health. Here's why a piece of stone fruit makes a healthy...


New twists on 10 great foods

Stuck in a healthy-food rut? Add in variety with these tasty alternatives to 10 healthy staples


3 healthier summer treats

It sure was tough, but somebody had to do it'so we tested some of the latest offerings in better-for-you frozen...


What’s your favourite pre-workout snack’contest rules

Find out how you can have a chance to win by telling us how your hobbies help keep you happy

What is raw food?

Raw food isn't just a fad any longer'it's a health choice. Here are some simple tips to get you started,...


Canada’s healthiest restaurants: Four

This Toronto eatery has banished the deep fryers and limits calories for all of its dishes


8 Cruciferous Vegetables And How to Cook With Them

Cabbage, kale and other cruciferous vegetables are among the healthiest things you can eat — and cooked right, they taste...


Why Brendan Brazier wants you to eat more plants

Can a shift to more plant foods help you live longer, healthier and happier? Brendan Brazier, author of the books...


A marinade that will make your meat healthier

Choosing the right marinade can reduce carcinogens produced from grilling meat by 90 percent. Here's how


Are fortified foods worth the price?

Fortified foods have taken over supermarket shelves, adding confusion'and cost'to our grocery shopping. But are they really good for us?