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Italian Riviera Platter

Oven-warm frittata, a few slices of prosciutto and a mozzarella and tomato salad turn antipasto into a feast.


Greek Island Platter

Greek food is utterly delicious, but whenever I eat it at a restaurant I end up finishing everything on the...


How do you sneak more veggies in your diet’contest rules

Find out how you can have a chance to win by telling us how you boost your intake of vegetables


9 gadgets for a healthier kitchen

Handy tools that will help you stick with your healthy-eating goals


How to make fantastic salads

Bored with your usual salad repertoire? Try these reader suggestions for interesting'and delicious'salad toppings


Our best healthy cookie recipes

Cookies will never be diet food, but they can be relatively healthy'especially by using whole-grain flours, cutting back on the...


9 ways to save money on groceries

Best Health asked Matthew G. Kadey, a registered dietitian, for healthy ways to cut your costs at the grocery store


Spinach Salad with Blueberries, Feta Cheese, Slivered Almonds and Berry Mint Dressing

This spinach salad is fresh, delicious and absolutely loaded with good nutrition.

Maple Cinnamon Roasted Almonds

These roasted almonds, flavoured with sweet maple syrup and spicy cinnamon, are quick and easy to prepare and taste delicious.


Maple Baked Salmon with Chopped Almonds

The delectable flavour of baked salmon marinated with sweet maple dressing and topped with almonds makes this dish taste so...


Whole-Wheat Rotini with Asparagus and Portobello Mushrooms

Boost your vegetable and fibre intake with this healthy and delicious asparagus and mushroom pasta dish.


Breakfast Power Smoothie

This delicious dairy-free smoothie uses silken tofu as a base blended with banana, juice and strawberries. Omit the protein powder...


Vegetarian Sloppy Joes

This vegetarian redux of comfort food classic Sloppy Joes uses crumbled firm tofu as a protein-rich base.


Lettuce Bowl with Chicken and Walnuts

Asian-flavoured ground chicken is topped with bean sprouts and walnuts and served in lettuce bowls in this simple appetizer recipe.


Tell us about low-sodium cooking’contest rules

Find out how you can have a chance to win by telling us how you keep your meals flavourful and...


5 eco-friendly kitchen gadgets

Make your kitchen greener (and healthier) with these handy products


3 new healthy sandwiches

Chef and teacher Paul Finkelstein shares 3 sandwiches that are both satisfying and healthy'perfect to take on a picnic lunch...

Potato Latke Sandwiches with Smoked Salmon

Latkes are a treat and while they're not particularly low in fat, potatoes are a great source of vitamin C...


Philly Cheese-Steak Baguette

Onions, mushrooms and tomatoes are offered beside lean cuts of tenderloin beef and atop crispy baguette smothered in sharp cheddar...


Curried Chicken and Apple Lettuce Wraps

You'll love the added crunch and sweetness the green apple brings.


Canada’s healthiest restaurants: Cactus Club Café

How chef Rob Feenie has revamped the Western Canadian chain's offerings to include healthier fare


Tuna Tataki

This is Best Health's version of the popular Tuna Tataki from Canada's Cactus Club Café.


Is Canada Stuck on the Road to Obesity?

One in every three Americans is obese — and one in four Canadians. American doctor David A. Kessler shares his...

Mother’s Day Menu

Chef and teacher Paul Finkelstein shares his family's tradition of an easy Mother's Day feast'plus the opportunity to fire up...


This Mushroom Pasta with Fresh Herbs Boasts Major Flavour

The simplicity is enough to make this recipe a weekly regular.


Rhubarb and Berry Crisp

When berries aren't in season, choose frozen varieties such as strawberries, blueberries or raspberries to give this crisp a fresh...


Grilled Romaine with Aioli and Crispy Pancetta

This is an excellent dish either as a lead-in or as a great main course for four topped with grilled...


Cherry Vinaigrette

This cherry vinaigrette can be used as a salad dressing, but is acidic enough to be used as a marinade...


Spiced Cherry Maple Carrots

Plain carrots become an elegant side dish with cherries, maple syrup, nutmeg and ginger.