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4 guilt-free party appetizers

Impress your guests with healthy party fare by whipping up these four delicious appetizers that are both festive and guilt-free


3 gluten-free holiday desserts

Just because you can't have wheat, doesn't mean you have to miss out on a delicious spread of holiday desserts....


Foods that fight osteoporosis

Find out which foods will help build strong bones'and which foods are best to avoid


How to make your own chicken stock

Make delicious homemade soups, gravies and sauces using your own chicken stock. Chef Paul Finkelstein tells you how


Hearty Vegetable and Turkey-Bacon Soup

Your holiday leftovers won't go to waist with this hearty soup recipe.


Seafood Soup with Fennel and Saffron

One of my favourite soups is Seafood Soup with with Fennel and Saffron. The aroma of the onion, fennel, garlic...


7 healthy make-ahead snack ideas

Keep your energy levels up and hunger levels down'and stay away from the vending machine'with these healthy make-ahead snack ideas


6 healthier craving substitutions

Craving chips or chocolate? Try these healthier munchies that really hit the spot

Staff tested: Cookbooks

We got busy in the kitchen, testing select recipes from these eight cookbooks. Here's how each meal went over with...


Sweet Potato and Cucumber Salad

Sweet potatoes are a healthy alternative to their cousin, the potato. They are high in vitamins A and C, and...


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Fresh Coleslaw with Crispy Spinach Roti

Flatbreads are my favourite bread recipes to make at home. Store-bought varieties have shortening or vegetable oil added to make...


Jerk Chicken

While jerk seasonings are easily accessible in most grocery stores, they can be high in fat. Preparing your own is...


5 health benefits of orange vegetables

Health Canada recommends eating at least one serving of orange vegetables per day. Here's why


10 ways to eat orange vegetables

Carrots, squash, pumpkins, sweet potatoes'they're the hearty vegetables of fall, and they're delicious to eat. Here are 10 ways to...


Nutrition: Eat breakfast with your bones in mind

November (yes, it’s just around the corner) is slated as osteoporosis month, and Osteoporosis Canada has been spreading the word


7 South American superfoods

Get healthier and explore new flavours with these nutritious superfood picks from Latin America


Why are so many people eating vegan?

Veganism is everywhere these days'but what's the big deal? Learn how vegan eating is said to be kinder to animals,...

10 delicious vegetarian meal ideas

These meatless meals are tasty, nutritious and quick to make, too


5 Tips For Packing Lunches Kids Will Love

Packing your kid's lunch doesn't have to be stressful.


3 breast cancer-fighting recipes

Fight back against breast cancer with good nutrition. Here are some of the most powerful breast cancer-fighting foods in three...


Green-Tea Poached Salmon with Sautéed Mushrooms

Try this new spin on a favourite fish for dinner tonight. Topped with sautéed mushrooms, and garnished with green onion,...


Spinach & Lentil Salad with Pomegranates, Walnuts and Blueberry Vinaigrette

Packed with antioxidants, this salad is great as a first course, or main dish. Top with grilled chicken or shrimp...


Curried Egg Salad Sandwich with Broccoli Sprouts

Make lunchtime more exciting with this delicious egg salad sandwich topped with broccoli sprouts and tomato slices.

Ask Best Health: Is red meat bad for my health?

Confused about whether you should eat red meat? Here are the pros and cons, plus tips on proper portion sizes


10 ways to eat squash

Here are 10 autumn squash'butternut, acorn and spaghetti'dishes that are so delicious, you'll forget they're good for you


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5 of the worst beverages

Find out whether one of your favourite beverages is causing you to gain weight with hidden calories, and learn which...


9 healthy, salty snacks

Satisfy your savoury cravings with these salty but good-for-you treats


Super Powered Breakfast Smoothie

This tasty blend of nutritious raw ingredients from nutritionist Meghan Telpner will bring energy to your mornings


Chocolate Blueberry Smoothie with Kale

This blend of superpower foods kale, blueberries, cacao and hemp makes a tasty, nutritious breakfast or snack