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".
10 Simple Tricks to Cut Calories—Without Sacrificing Taste
Enjoy the full flavour of your favourite treats with a significant reduction in calories.
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...
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...
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.
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.
10 Herbs and Spices That May Have Healing Properties
The benefits of cooking with herbs and spices go way beyond a flavour boost.
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?
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?
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...
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.
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...
20 Antioxidant-Rich Fruits and Vegetables You Should Be Eating
What foods pack the most powerful antioxidant punch? Researchers at the Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University...
8 Foods You Should Be Eating Raw
You already know not to eat raw chicken or eggs. But eating these surprising foods raw can give you extra...
9 Foods Nutritionists Never Order at Fast Food Restaurants
You’ll never want to order these items off the fast food menu again!
If You’re Not Eating Avocado Every Day, This Might Convince You to Start
Packed with health benefits, avocado is an important part of a healthy diet. We got the scoop on what makes...
6 Ways to Make Your Bananas Last Longer
Goodbye, brown bananas! We scoured old cookbooks and interviewed experts to find out how to keep bananas fresh.
10 Mistakes Everyone Makes When Buying Bread
There are few things better than bread, but not all loaves are created equal. Avoid these common mistakes to select...
14 Food Parts You Should Never Throw in the Garbage
If you're immediately tossing those leftover parts of fresh produce in the trash, you could be missing out on some...
The Best Sources of Protein, According to the New Canada’s Food Guide
Protein is an essential part of a healthy diet, but it can be tricky to make sure you're getting enough.