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8 Ways to Make Your Coffee Habit Healthier

Coffee catches a lot of grief, but it's not as bad as you might think. Some research shows that it can be good for you—and here are ways to make it even healthier.

Are These Health Food Trends Doing More Harm Than Good?

In this excerpt from her book, Growing Young, science journalist Marta Zaraska debunks the supposed health benefits of supplements, superfoods...


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25 Ways Sugar is Making You Sick

From depression to heart disease, the excess sugar in your diet can wreak havoc on your health.


The Best Foods to Eat For Healthy, Glowing Skin

“You are what you eat” couldn’t be more true when it comes to healthy skin. Thankfully, these eight complexion-boosting foods...


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Silent Signs You’re Not Getting Enough Calcium

Calcium is an essential bone-building nutrient, but what happens if you don't get enough? If these symptoms sound familiar, it's...

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50 Ways to Lose Weight Without a Lick of Exercise

With these insider tricks, weight loss can be simple, easy-to-understand and cheap—or even free!


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14 Healthier Ingredient Substitutions You Never Thought to Try

Sneaky swaps to cut fat, sugar and calories from your favourite recipes—without sacrificing flavour.

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Mindful Eating Tips to Help You Eat Less—But Still Feel Full

Don't ruin your diet by mindlessly overeating. These simple tricks from Eating Mindfully by Susan Albers can...


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The MIND Diet Meal Plan: A Nutritious Menu to Feed Your Brain

Worried about dementia? Feed your brain with the MIND diet—a healthy meal plan that can reduce your risk of Alzheimer's...


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Silent Signs You’re Eating Too Much Protein

Protein is easily one of the most important nutrients to get into your daily diet, but it’s possible to get...


These People Are Most at Risk For Gallstones

In 75 per cent of cases, gallstones don't cause any symptoms. However, if a troublesome case is left untreated, they...

Experts Say These Strategies Can Help Prevent Breast Cancer

Research suggests as many as 50% of all cases of breast cancer in Canada are linked to factors within our...


What You Need To Know About Adult-Onset Allergies

Adult-onset allergies can strike at any time—even if you've never had one before. We chatted with the experts to find...


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10+ Plant-Based Alternatives For Everything on Your Grocery List

We speak to a registered dietitian about plant-based foods and how to incorporate them into your diet with expert healthy...


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11 Best Vegetables For Weight Loss

Almost any kind of vegetable is good for your health. But these veggies have a competitive edge when it comes...


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4 Reasons Why Fad Diets Are Bad for You

A quick weight loss program might sound like a good idea at the time, but you'll soon discover that fad...

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10 Things That Happen to Your Body If You Stop Eating Red Meat

Whether you’re looking to save animals or protect the environment or tweak your diet, here’s how you can expect your...


12 Healthy High-Fat Foods You Should Be Eating More Often

Good-for-you fats include monounsaturated fats and omega-3 fats—and certain high-fat foods are considered beneficial because of the vitamins, minerals and...


6 High-Calorie Foods You Should Be Eating

These foods come with more calories, more nutrients and more health benefits.


11 Things You Didn’t Know Could Slow Down Aging

The fountain of youth isn't a myth: You can actually delay the aging process with these lifestyle choices.


10 Healthy Eating Tips That Are Good For the Planet Too

From new superfoods to the one diet that really works, these healthy eating tips aren't just good for you, they're...


30+ Ways to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain

The holiday season means friends, family, parties—and lots of unhealthy food. These expert tips will help you avoid holiday weight...


9 Natural Appetite Suppressants That Really Work

Putting the brakes on hunger naturally can help prevent overeating and the weight gain that comes with it. These expert-approved...


17 Surprisingly Unhealthy Foods You Might Want to Avoid

Think these “healthy” foods are helping you lose weight or eat better? Here’s why they’re not as nutritious as you...


8 Ways to Host a Diabetic-Friendly Thanksgiving

The Thanksgiving table may be full of harvest goodies, but it’s also a bounty of carbohydrates. For diabetes sufferers, those...

7 Proven Benefits of Intermittent Fasting

Intermittent fasting is more than a diet—it may help slow the aging process, lower your risk for cardiovascular disease and...


12 High-Protein, Low-Carb Foods to Help You Lose Weight

These high-protein, low-carb foods will help you stay fuller for longer—and could ultimately help you lose weight.


9 Fruits to Avoid If You Have Diabetes

You can eat fruits—but some are higher in sugar than health experts would prefer. Here's our quick list of fruits...


How to Keep a Special Diet Balanced

These days, many Canadians are avoiding meat, dairy or gluten. Their challenge: getting the nutrients they need while eliminating the...


Diet or Exercise: The Final Verdict on Which Is Better for Weight Loss

Here's what science and dietitians think about the debate between diet and exercise—and which should be your biggest priority for...


16 Low-Carb Food Swaps You’ll Wish You’d Known About Sooner

Prepare to have your mind blown. These low-carb food swaps cut the carbs, not the flavour!