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 Real Difference Between Herbs and Spices

Although we rely on both as seasonings to add flavour to food, there are key distinctions in how they're stored...


The Best (and Worst) Drinks to Keep You Hydrated

Sick of water, but still want the best hydration? Here's what you should be drinking.


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Just How Healthy is Milk, Anyway?

Long considered Mother Nature’s perfect food, milk's health benefits are now coming into question.


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This Is The Only Way You Should Be Organizing Your Fridge

Follow these simple fridge-organizing tips to extend the life of your groceries and make cooking a total breeze.


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

If you’ve noticed that your butter is harder than usual, you're not alone—and it’s all because of what they’ve been...


8 Heart-Healthy Foods That Lower Cholesterol

Concerned about the health of your heart? Try adding more of these ingredients to your diet. Not only can they...


6 Surprising Health Benefits of Chia Seeds

They may be tiny, but these ancient seeds are packed with nutritional benefits.


29 Foods That May Help Prevent Cancer

Add some of these healthy foods to your diet to help prevent cancer and keep other diseases at bay.

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15 Low-Sodium Foods to Help You Cut Your Salt Intake

Did you know that Health Canada recommends eating no more than 2,300 milligrams of sodium daily? Here's a list of...


30 Painless Ways to Add More Fibre to Your Diet

We hear all the time how important it is to add fibre to our diets. Here's how to plant more...


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These Infographics Show When Fruits and Vegetables Are in Season for Every Month of the Year

Plan to purchase your fruits and vegetables during their peak seasons—you'll not only enjoy them more, you'll save money while...


These Mushrooms Are Being Touted as the Newest Superfood—Here’s Why

Functional mushrooms are popping up in teas, tinctures and even skin care. A registered dietitian explains the trend.


The 10 Best Hangover Foods to Help You Feel Better Fast

The best hangover food is the kind that helps you feel like yourself again. With that in mind, here are...


Does Turkey Really Make You Sleepy?

Blame your holiday food coma on the trimmings, not the bird.


11 Health Benefits of Brussels Sprouts

From glowing skin to better gut health, the health benefits of Brussels sprouts make this vegetable worth eating.


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...


The Healthy, Homemade Creamer Recipe This Nutritionist Loves

Skip the highly processed and sugar-laden creamers by making homemade creamer instead. Your coffee will be chock-full of flavour and...

6 High-Calorie Foods You Should Be Eating

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


If You Eat This Food, You Could Reduce Your Risk of Colorectal Cancer by 17 Per Cent

If you need an excuse to chow down on carbs, you're in luck. A report from global cancer researchers suggests...


14 BBQ Foods That Are Actually Good for You

BBQs are a staple of summer but can be a minefield of high-calorie foods. There are healthier and smarter choices—you...


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...


25+ Healthy Breakfast Ideas to Start Each Day Right

Studies find that what you eat for breakfast influences what you eat the rest of the day, so it's key...


13 Foods That May Help Improve Your Circulation

Want to know how to improve circulation? Look no further—these foods and spices may help your body deliver blood to...

19 Food Facts That Will Change How You Eat

You won't believe some of the stuff you've been swallowing! Read these food facts from our experts before you take...



13 Popular Foods People Hated Eating 100 Years Ago

Culinary trends are just as fickle as fashion. Find out which gourmet foods you love used to only be fed...


Is Sushi Healthy?

This is what dietitians really think about your favourite meal.


13 Superfoods Nutritionists Eat Every Fall

Look for rich colours and hearty flavours in these nutritionist-approved fall superfoods.