Healthy Food

Eating smart doesn’t have to be a chore. Discover the latest health diets, helpful tips and advice from trusted nutritionists for making good (and tasty) choices when it comes to your food.

The Best Foods to Prevent Ulcers

Most ulcers aren't caused directly by stress but by the bacterium Helicobacter pylori, which is why ulcers are often treated with antibiotics along with an acid suppressor. Find out which foods can aid in healing and preventing ulcers.

What You Don’t Know About Beets

Beets are packed with healthy nutrients, but they can also have some surprising side effects.


What Canada’s Nutrition Facts Labels Really Mean

You may already be checking the calorie count, but can you read the fine print on Canadian food packaging?


Why You Should Be Eating Pumpernickel Bread

File pumpernickel bread under "delicious" and "nutritious". Here's why this hearty staple scores big with health experts.


Try This Nutritious Menu to Feed Your Brain

Discover the MIND diet—a healthy meal plan that can reduce your risk of Alzheimer's by as much as half.

Why Canadian Butter Isn’t as Soft as It Used To Be

It’s all because of what they’ve been feeding cows. Here's what you need to know about "buttergate".


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12 Foods That Are Worth Buying Organic

Put these organic foods at the top of your grocery list—they're well worth the extra money.

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What to Eat Before Bed If You Want a Good Night’s Sleep

Feeling hungry at night? Choosing the right foods to eat before bed can help your body relax and give you...


Why English Cucumbers Are Wrapped in Plastic, But Regular Ones Aren’t

Even beyond their packaging, there are plenty of differences between English and field cukes.


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Clear Signs You’re Not Eating Enough Vegetables

You know veggies are healthy for you. You also know you should probably eat more. Here are obvious clues you...


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Never Eat These Snacks Late at Night

Got the munchies right before bed? According to nutritionists, you should avoid these unhealthy options at all costs.

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These Are The Worst Foods for Your Cholesterol

Eggs, shrimp, and other high-cholesterol foods once-forbidden have now gotten the all-clear. Here are the surprising foods experts say are...


Expiration Dates You Should Never Ignore

Here's how long you can expect these groceries to last before running the risk of food-borne illness.


The Ultimate Guide to Healthy Grocery Shopping

Find yourself spending a lot and coming home with less food than you expected? Learn to buy the most nutritious...


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10 Simple Tricks to Cut Calories—Without Sacrificing Taste

Enjoy the full flavour of your favourite treats with a significant reduction in calories.


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If You’re Not Having Oatmeal For Breakfast Every Day, This Might Convince You to Start

Although we tend to take this staple for granted, oatmeal packs a serious nutritional punch.

The Happiness Diet: 7 Foods to Boost Your Mood

Science increasingly suggests certain foods can make you feel happier. Munch your way to a brighter day with this healthy...


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This is the Healthiest Fish You Can Eat

Out of all the options in the seafood section, these fish are packed with the most omega-3s, calcium and vitamin...


This is the Healthiest Bread You Can Buy

Yes, there *is* such a thing as healthy bread! Here’s how to find it on your next trip to the...


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This is What Happens to Your Body When You Skip Breakfast

There's a reason it's called the most important meal of the day.


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The Best Foods for Your Liver, According to Hepatologists and a Dietitian

What you eat every day can help—or hinder—this vital organ's functions.


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10 Herbs and Spices That May Have Healing Properties

The benefits of cooking with herbs and spices go way beyond a flavour boost.


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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.


These Are the Worst Foods for Your Brain

They can sap your smarts, sour your mood and cloud your memory.


Sea Salt vs. Table Salt: Which is Better for You?

You may have heard the minerals in sea salt make it healthier. But is that true?

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10 “Bad” Foods You Can Stop Demonizing

You eliminated these foods from your diet (or still eat them, with guilt). Here's why you can stop all that.


This Trendy New Approach to Eating is Being Called the “Anti-Diet”

Intuitive eating is gaining momentum—but is it any healthier than a conventional diet?


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20+ Foods That Can Help Lower Blood Pressure

If you're concerned about blood pressure, slashing your sodium intake is only the beginning. Here are more healthy foods worth adding...


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If You’re Not Eating an Apple Every Day, This Might Convince You to Start

It may not keep the doctor away entirely, but it could reduce your risk for everything from dementia to cancer.


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10 of the Healthiest Fruits You Can Buy

Forget fancy superfoods—these nutritious powerhouses are essential staples for any healthy diet.


The Healthy Banana Muffin Recipe This Nutritionist Swears By

Dietitian and plant-based diet specialist Cynthia Sass shares her personal banana dark chocolate muffin recipe, why it's healthy and what...