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4 ways to eat like a Brit during the London 2012 Summer Olympics

Whether you're headed to London, or watching the Olympics from home, here's a primer of quirky, but iconic, British treats


News: Can alcohol improve bone health?

Got wine? Hopefully’because next time you reach for a glass of milk in hopes of keeping your bones strong, you


How healthy is your favourite ice cream?

Just how many calories are in that cool treat? Find out how each of these six varieties compare


15 guilt-free snack ideas

Snacking is an effective way to stave off hunger and lose weight. Just make sure you munch on healthy snacks....


Healthy foods you can find in the wild

It's estimated that a billion people around the world munch on produce no one ever planted. Here's how you can...


C-Blast Smoothie

Pink grapefruit, pineapple and strawberries are super-high in vitamin C'a disease-fighting antioxidant. And if you tend to have low iron...


Smoothie Pops

Adapt this recipe to use whatever fruit you want'peaches, plums, pears, mango'all blend up well. We made this one with...


Blueberry-Avocado Layered Smoothie

Look after your mind and your heart with this blueberry-avocado layered smoothie recipe that we adapted from the Wild Blueberry...

5 foods that fight sun damage

Want to maintain healthy skin in the heat? Here are five delicious ways to do it


5 gadgets to improve your grilling

There are now so many utensils that make it easy to barbecue and enhance the flavour of foods. Here are...


Is it true that foods lose their nutritional value after cooking?

Worried about your food losing its nutrients after you cook it? Here's what you need to know


4 tips to avoid food poisoning

According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, there are about 11 million cases of food-borne illness in this country every...


6 health benefits of summer squash

Summer squash, zucchini and eggplant pack vitamins and nutrients that can help you fight disease and stay healthy. If their...


7 healthy ways to eat summer squash

Versatile and delicious, summer squash packs nutrients that can keep you healthy all summer. Here are seven great ways to...


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Watermelon Bliss Smoothie

Watermelon is a refreshing treat that's also an excellent hydrator . Blended with low-fat plain yogurt and fresh or frozen...


Rice and Cilantro Salad

Perfect as a side, a taco filling or just on its own, this cilantro salad is a great dish for...


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4 crunchy snacks to satisfy a craving

We satisfied our afternoon munchies with four savoury snacks. Here's what we thought of each

4 fresh and healthy summer salad recipes

Take advantage of seasonal veggies and make these delicious, healthy salads


Grilled Sesame-Tofu Salad

This is a flavourful way to cook tofu'crusted with sesame seeds, then grilled to perfection.


Tangy Radish and Beet Coleslaw

Many people don't realize that you can eat beets raw. The first ones of summer are perfect in this coleslaw....


Yogurty Potato Salad

A creamy potato salad that isn't packed full of fat, this also provides some extra greens (and tastes delicious!).


Casablanca Chicken Salad

This is light and easy to prepare, plus you can serve it warm or cold.


3 easy BBQ grill recipes

Want to make a healthy and delicious dinner? Fire up the grill and enjoy these recipes from fresh-food chef Paul...

Grilled Shrimp Soft Tacos

If you're purchasing your shrimp fresh, be sure to devein them. This means gently pulling out the dark intestinal tract...


Caprese Salad Baguettes

I love mozzarella cheese with this sandwich, but other cheeses also work well. For example, try sprinkling on some feta...


7 easy ways to cut the salt out of your diet

You don't need to be addicted to salt. Try these salt-reduction strategies, and within a week or two, you won't...


8 healthy grilling gadgets

Grill like a gourmet with these gadgets for barbecue season


Peach Smoothie

Boost your fruit intake with this delicious peach smoothie.


3 days of camping dinners

Eat more than hot dogs and roasted marshmallows on your next camping trip with this dinner menu from Editor-in-Chief Bonnie...