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Banana-Walnut Bliss

Get energized for a workout with this banana smoothie. According to research published in the online scientific journal PLoS One,...


Fast-Food Swap: Taco Bell

Make these swaps at Taco Bell to cut calories, fat and sodium


6 foods you didn’t know contained gluten

Think anything that isn't bread, pasta or cake is gluten-free? Guess again!


My Go-To Kale Salad

Kale is a nutritious green vegetable rich in vitamins A, C and K, as well as calcium and iron. Massaging...


How to massage kale leaves for a salad

What's the benefit of massaging kale before you eat it? Read on to find out


10 ways to keep your diet exciting

Don't get stuck eating the same thing every day. Here's how to keep your diet exciting so you can stick...


Kiwi and Kale Smoothie

Get energized with some protein-packed green power! Combining veggies and fruit in a milk smoothie is a sweet way to...


5 healthy gadgets to add to your kitchen

Need help creating nutritious meals? These kitchen gadgets will help you become a healthier cook

8 healthy snacks under 150 calories

Snacks are an important part of a healthy diet'but don't reach for empty calories. These options are all under 150...


Are cleanse diets dangerous?

They may seem like a quick fix, but here's why Dr. Susan Biali doesn't recommend cleanse diets


4 dangerous celebrity cleanse diets

Celebrities may swear by them, but cleanse diets are downright dangerous. Dr. Susan Biali breaks down four popular cleanses, and...


Sweet & Sour Tofu

Weight-loss bonus: A 2011 study published in The New England Journal of Medicine linked eating nutrient-rich whole grains such as...


Salmon Sweet-Potato Curry

Weight-loss bonus: A 2012 study in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics found that increased fish intake...


Pork Tacos with Cabbage Slaw

Weight-loss bonus: Capsaicin, the phytochemical that gives the chipotle (or cayenne) in this recipe its fiery kick, may help rev...


Steak & Barley Soup

Weight-loss bonus: With about four grams of fat in a two-ounce (60 g) serving, sirloin is one of the leanest...


4 healthy indulgences

These delicious treats may seem unhealthy, but they're actually good for you


Nutty Pear & Goat Cheese Wraps

Weight-loss bonus: Though nuts are high in calories, recent Harvard studies found women who regularly consumed nut products were at...

Smoked Salmon Sandwiches

Weight-loss bonus: A number of studies show that the fibre in rye bread can suppress your appetite, helping to keep...


Chickpea Pecan Salad

Weight-loss bonus: Scientists in Spain found that a diet rich in legumes such as chickpeas can increase fat oxidation, helping...


Quinoa Porridge with Vanilla Yogurt

Weight-loss bonus: Deliciously thick and creamy Greek yogurt contains about twice the hunger-quelling protein as traditional yogurt. To cut back...


Oat Cocoa Smoothie

Weight-loss bonus: A recent Canadian study found that overweight women who exercised regularly and followed a high-dairy (and calorie-restricted) diet...


Huevos Rancheros Breakfast Burrito

Treat every day like it's a feista with these yummy burritos.


10 healthy recipes under 400 calories

Lose weight this year with these delicious, healthy recipes that are all under 400 calories

5 healthy ideas for turkey leftovers

Put leftover turkey to good use with these healthy options


Meatless Monday: Caramelized Cabbage

I made this simple cabbage dish during an organic vegetarian cooking class in Tuscany, and I still can’t believe how


4 healthy New Year’s Eve cocktail recipes

Toast to the New Year without worrying about harming your health, with these delicious and nutritious cocktails from Toronto's Live...


Healthier versions of your favourite holiday recipes

Is it possible to'gasp'lose weight over the holidays? Try Paul Finkelstein's healthier versions of holiday staples


Gluten-Free Gingerbread Cookies

The smell of gingerbread baking is a welcome sign of the holidays. Here's a gluten-free version that anyone can enjoy.


The worst breakfast foods you can eat

Get every day off to a healthy start by avoiding these bad-for-you breakfast foods