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8 ways to feel full faster

Looking to lose a few pounds? One of the simplest ways to do this is by consuming fewer calories. Try...


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5 bad habits that are causing you to gain weight

Inactivity and poor food choices aren't the only things that can cause your weight to creep up. Here are five...


Transforming Canada’s Food Guide: What’s missing?

In the aim to provide a full diet, what does Canada’s Food Guide leave out? Take a look at Canada’s


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Paul Finkelstein’s Healthy Holiday Menu

These recipes put a healthy twist on classic holiday fare


Easy last-minute appetizer ideas

Registered dietitian Sue Mah shares her go-to recipes for quick and easy party appetizers


4 sauces to start using more often

Exotic condiments are a great way to add heat, flavour and excitement to meals. Here's how to work them into...


Turnip & Parmesan Gratin

Turnip is an underused vegetable with lots of potential. The nutty flavour adds a delicious element to any supper. Gratinated...


Veggie, Fruit & Nut Holiday Salad

Packed full of healthy ingredients and diverse flavours, this salad is a wonderful companion to roast chicken. The ingredients can...

Rosemary, Lemon & Garlic Stuffed Roast Chicken

Roast chicken can be a nice alternative for the holidays because it takes a lot less time than turkey to...


Creamy Chai Smoothie

This delightful smoothie is high in protein to help fill you up. The pitted dates are a delicious fibre-packed sweetener.


Chicken Adobo with Vegetables

Make the most of winter foods by combining them in a delicious soup or stew.


Moroccan Carrot & Lentil Soup

This vegetarian soup packs plenty of protein. Have it on the dinner table in less than 30 minutes.


How artificial sweeteners compare

Curious or confused about the differences between artificial sweeteners? Here's what to know


Are these natural sweeteners healthier than sugar?

Are honey, agave nectar and similar products any healthier for you than sugar? We talked to Brooke Bulloch, a registered...


The truth about sugar substitutes

We sifted through the latest research on diet pop and sugar substitutes


Rumble Supershake: The new protein smoothie

Paul Underhill of Victoria was born with cystic fibrosis. The now 44-year-old athlete and entrepreneur created the first formula for


3 vegan ways to boost protein

Adding protein powder to your smoothies is an easy way to increase intake. Here are three brands we love

6 tasty cranberry recipe ideas

Make the most of these tart berries with these sweet and sour recipe ideas


Reader Recipe: Puréed Carrot & Lentil Soup

This delicious recipe takes less than a half-hour to make from start to finish. It makes a great lunch or...


Recipe: Pumpkin Spice Protein Smoothie

Just in time for fall, Peggy Kotsopoulos, a registered holistic nutritionist and author of Kitchen Cures: Revolutionize Your Health With


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Classic comfort foods made healthy

Canadian chef and cookbook author Jo Lusted shares her secrets to creating healthier, guilt-free versions of classic comfort foods


Sausage & Egg Muffins

Skip the drive-through! This simple breakfast is an on-the-fly staple in my house. I make the sausage patties and eggs...


Double Chocolate Cake

It's relatively easy to sneak some calorie-reducing ingredients like applesauce, Greek yogurt and egg whites into a gooey chocolate cake....

Spinach & Artichoke Dip

Normally this dish is made with a ton of mayo and cheese. By swapping in non-fat Greek yogurt and using...


Macaroni and Cheese

Mac 'n cheese is quite possibly the most perfect dish on the planet. The original version uses full-fat cheese, cream...


Eating the Mediterranean way: Tips and recipes

Adopting the Mediterranean diet - and lifestyle - is a proven key to a long, happy life


Canada’s latest healthy eating initiative

Craig and Marc Keilburger, Jamie Oliver and Marc Poulin celebrating their new healthy-eating initiative. Image: Rob Poulton By Bonnie Munday


Honey-Roasted Ricotta with Figs and Grapes

This is ideal as an antipasto or an alternative to a rich dessert; serve it with flatbread crackers. It's so...


Spaghetti with Chicken, Feta & Olives

Whole-grain pasta is a good source of fibre, and olives are a Med diet staple that's high in antioxidants.