Parsnip & Carrot Cupcakes
Your kitchen will be filled with the aromas of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and allspice when you whip up a batch...
Velvety Beet Brownies
Beet purée enriches the flavour and moisture of these dense, dark chocolate brownies. Loaded with antioxidants (and free of nuts),...
Baked Cinnamon-Honey Plantain
Native to Southeast Asia, plantains resemble large bananas but are hard, starchy and bland, and need to be cooked before...
Chef Paul Finkelstein’s tips for cooking pasta
Are you a pasta lover? Try these tips for making the perfect Italian dish
4 ways to cook with beer
Research suggests that moderate consumption of beer may actually help ward off disease. Here are four ways'other than drinking it'to...
Our best healthy avocado recipes
Avocados are one of the healthiest foods you can eat. They're loaded with nutrients and fibre, which are essential for...
Foods that fight colon cancer
Experts estimate that making even moderate diet and lifestyle changes can prevent about 70 percent of colon cancers. Protect yourself...
Canada’s approach to cutting sodium
Will sodium reduction strategies work in Canada? Find out what Health Canada and the government are doing to improve our...
The future of nutrition in fast food restaurants
Many fast food restaurants are beginning to include healthier menu options. But much more could, and should, be done
8 healthy ways to eat grains
Healthy grains such as buckwheat, spelt, barley and quinoa are rich in essential nutrients and could help control blood sugar....
5 health benefits of grains
Here are just some of the reasons why Health Canada recommends that women get six to seven servings of grain...
Should we require mandatory nutrition labelling on menus?
Should the Canadian government require mandatory nutrition labelling on restaurant menus? Tell us what you think, and copy our letter...
6 fun and healthy cocktails for your Oscar party
Go for gold with these Oscar-worthy healthy cocktails and make all your guests feel like a star
7 Exotic Fruits And Why They’re Good For You
They may have odd shapes and strange names, but these seven nutrition-packed exotic fruits can add new life to your...
The 5 worst Valentine’s Day treats
It may be the holiday of love, but Valentine's Day isn't always kind to your waist line. Here are five...
4 healthy superfood pairs
Which foods pack an even bigger nutritional punch when paired up? Registered dietitian Matthew Kadey rounds up four healthy superfood...
4 tips for a healthy Valentine’s Day dinner
Don't ruin the mood with a bout of food poisoning. Here are four tips for preparing a safe and healthy...
The Best Health Swap & Drop Diet
Hot off the presses, this all-Canadian weight-loss book could be your answer. Check out the foreword'written by Dr. Susan Biali'in...
Steak with Grilled Fennel & Tomato Salad
Grilled steaks in the dead of winter? Say no more!
Lamb Chops with Grilled Asparagus, Pine Nuts and Mint
As a side to the lamb chops, the asparagus works beautifully with the nutty taste of the toasted pine nuts...
Citrus Chicken with Lentil & Carrot Salad
With its orange and lemon flavours, this is a great salad to serve alongside poultry or grilled fish.
Pork Chops with Ruby Grapefruit & Watercress
The rich flavour of the grilled pork is cut by the tang of ruby grapefruit.
Marinated Salmon with Cucumber Salad
This grilled salmon is light, refreshing and very simple to prepare.
6 healthier creamy snack ideas
Craving something rich? Indulge in one of these healthier snacks, and you won't feel guilty for enjoying yourself
6 healthier sweet snack ideas
Satisfy your sweet tooth with one of these six healthier snacks
6 healthier crunchy snack ideas
Craving something crunchy? Satisfy yourself'without ruining your diet'by opting for one of these healthier snack ideas
6 healthier salty snack ideas
You don't have to overload on sodium to satisfy a salt craving. Instead, try one of these healthier salty snack...
Coconut Curry Cod with Bok Choy
You can use either fresh or frozen fillets for this recipe. The coconut curry sauce is also great with mussels;...
Scallop and Guacamole Appetizer
Scallops are low in saturated fats, high in vitamin B12, and a good source of omega-3 fatty acids. You'll want...
