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Food Labels Deciphered

Uncover the truth about your fave foods with these clever detective strategies. Learn how to interpret food labels so you...


Sweet Vegetable Temptations

So, you hate vegetables, and wish that you could subsist on a diet of chocolate cake and pastries? Not that...


A Taste of Chinese New Year

Wonder why your city's Chinatown is veiled in red and gold and strung with paper lanterns? Chinese New Year is...


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Perfect Portion Size Guide

Most of us underestimate portions and, therefore, calories by at least 25 per cent—meaning that you could eat hundreds of...


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Egg Secrets

Get familiar with this scrumptious staple. This is what you've gotta know about buying, cooking, and storing eggs.


Guide to Herbs and Spices

Give your recipes a kick by experimenting with herbs and spices. This A to Z guide will demistify the spice...


7 Light Meals in 20 Minutes

When you're hungry and looking for a quick meal, you need not sacrifice your healthy eating to feel full. Here...


11 Ways to Keep Vitamins in Veggies

Just like humans who are zapped of energy if over-worked, veggies lose their vitamins if they are over-cooked. Make sure...

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From the Brewery to the Belly

How does barley become beer? Find out how the ancient art of brewing has been reduced to a simple science.  


Pomegranates: 21st Century Superfood

Loaded with vitamins C and B, potassium, folic acid and iron, the pomegranate is a health giant. Plus, it has...


Taking Stock: The Base of Homemade Soups

Homemade vegetable broth is easy to prepare and makes a healthful, flavourful base for your soups, stews, and sauces.


Mac and Cheese With Roasted Vegetables

Pump up the nutrition on this classic meal by adding some fresh roasted vegetables and adding your favourite cheese.


Shepherd’s Pie With Sweet Potato Crust

Check out this healthy recipe that's sure to leave you feeling full and satisfied.


Yogourt Cheese

This multi-purpose cheese is one you can make on your own with a minimum of fuss. It's the perfect  low-fat...


Herb Salad With Goat Cheese and Cashews

Fresh and tasty, this easy-to-make salad makes a great addition to any meal.


Sweet Potato Lasagna

Never thought lasagna could be healthy? Well you're in for a real treat! Check out this recipe for sweet potato...


Roast Cornish Hens With Herbs

These small hens are big in flavour, especially when combined with the array of herbs in this recipe.

Burgers With Turmeric and Tahini

The spices add a little kick to the burgers while adding a powerful, healthy punch.


Eggs Poached in Tomato Sauce

This dish is rumoured to have originated in northern parts of Italy. And, at under 100 calories, eggs pack a...


Tomato and Grilled Corn Chowder

This scrumptious chowder can be made a day ahead of time!


Greek Shrimp with Tomato and Feta

This dish contains a healthy amount of olive oil, which is known for its heart-friendly components.


Moroccan Spiced Bean and Lentil Soup

Eaten before a meal, this vegetarian soup can can help fill you up without making you fat.


Basic Cranberry Sauce and Variations

Forego canned cranberry sauce and make your own. Once you've tasted fresh cranberry sauce, you'll never go canned again!

Barbecued Meatloaf With Caramelized Onions

Winter means comfort food. Liven up one of our favourite classics with a dash of barbecue flavour complemented by onions...


Cassoulet-Style Chicken

Just because a dish is light doesn't mean it's not filling, as this cassoulet attests. The fact that this cassoulet...


Thai Sweet Potato and Coconut Soup

This hearty soup eats more like a meal because of the coconut milk in it. Enjoy it with a salad...


Chicken and Carrot Tajine

Unlock the sensational flavours of Moroccan cooking with this protein-rich recipe that combines sweet and spicy sensations.


Mini Blueberry Muffins With Flaxseed

Having a mid-morning craving? A blueberry muffin with flaxseed offers you a great source fibre, an omega-3 fatty acid and...


Chewy Oatmeal Cookies With Dried Blueberries

Perfect for the entire family, these delicious oatmeal cookies are great for your late-morning cravings and the kids' after-school snacks.