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3 easy, elegant meals

Why wait until you're at a nice restaurant to enjoy these elegant meals? They're easy to make at home


3 healthier ice-cold treats

Indulging in a cool summer dessert doesn't have to leave you feeling guilty. Here are three of our favourite healthier...


Smoked Salmon with Roasted Vegetable Salad

Fresh smoked salmon is one of my favourite foods, but it's high in sodium, so if you are watching your...


10 ways to cook zucchini

Zucchini can be purchased all year round, but its prime time in Canada is from July to October. Here are...


15 Healthy Lunch Box Ideas

Looking for a little lunch box inspiration? Try these healthy back-to-school lunch ideas that your kids are sure to love


4 Healthy, Nut-Free Snacks Kids Love

Fill your child's lunchbox with nut-free snacks they'll love!


5 foods to buy in August

Heading to the market this month? Be on the lookout for these five fresh foods to buy in August


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4 lower-salt food swaps

Trying to keep your sodium intake in check? Try these four lower-salt food swaps on your next trip to the...

8 antioxidant-packed cocktails

Need an excuse for a juicy drink? We've got you covered. Here are eight antioxidant-packed cocktails, tested by the Best...


Our best healthy pasta recipes

Crunched for time? Pasta is a versatile staple food that provides a nutritious foundation for a wide range of quick...


Quinoa and Chicken in Lettuce Cups

These are convenient appetizers at a party or buffet, as the lettuce leaf acts as a small cup that can...


Quinoa and Roasted Vegetable Salad

A great salad to tote to a potluck or dish up at a summer barbecue.


Our best healthy quinoa recipes

Gluten free and easy to cook, quinoa is becoming a must-use cooking ingredient. Here are some of our best healthy...


6 ways to sneak more fibre into your diet

Having trouble meeting your daily fibre requirements? Try these six tricks for sneaking more fibre into your diet


How safe are Canada’s restaurants?

In Canada, there is no single governing body responsible for food safety at eateries. So just how safe are Canada's...


News: Could calcium supplements increase your risk of heart attack?

Worried about osteoporosis? While your first instinct might be to reach for the calcium supplements, you may want to give


7 ways to eat well when you’re busy

Maintaining a healthy diet can be a challenge, especially when you're short on time. Here are seven ways to eat...

15 healthy snack ideas for road trips

Dietitian Sue Mah has healthy snack ideas for road trips that the whole family will love


Stuffed Mushrooms

These mushrooms are filled with a delicious mixture of finely chopped zucchini, spinach and hazelnuts, then topped with grated Parmesan...


Rosemary Marinated Olives

The flavour of olives is greatly enhanced by marinating them in fruity olive oil with fresh herbs and citrus juices....


Chewy Date and Walnut Bars

Homemade bars taste SO much better than store-bought bars.


Spicy Date, Apple and Cheese Dip

Their natural sweetness makes dates an excellent ingredient for desserts, cakes and chutneys. Here they are cooked until thick and...


Smoked Turkey and Apricot Bites

Dried apricots soaked in orange juice, then wrapped in turkey bacon, make a tasty snack to pass around at a...

Greek Meatballs with Lemon Dip

These little meatballs, made from a mixture of ground lamb and rice, and flavoured with thyme, lemon and nutmeg, are...


Crab Dip with Crudités

This creamy dip is based on ingredients that can be kept in the pantry and rustled up quickly if guests...


Tortilla Chips with Fresh Mango and Tomato Salsa

Here is a fresh-tasting, colourful salsa that is rich in vitamins and valuable antioxidants. It is a perfect dip for...


Caramelized Onion Tartlets

The shells for these tartlets are made by pressing pieces of bread into muffin tins. The shells are brushed lightly...


Baked Potato Skins with Smoked Salmon and Fresh Dill

Potato skins that are served in restaurants are often deep-fried. Brushing the skins with a little olive oil and butter...


Black-Currant Tea Bread

Tart black currants make an enticing tea bread that is fruity without being too sweet, while mint adds a fresh,...