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The Best Foods to Boost Your Metabolism

For more energy during the day, pack your diet with healthy metabolism-boosting foods.


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14 Fruits and Vegetables You Shouldn’t Peel—And 9 You Should

Put down that peeler! You could be missing out on a host of health benefits if you remove the skin...


If You’re Not Eating a Banana Every Day, This Might Convince You to Start

An apple a day keeps the doctor away? Not so much. Try this fruit instead.


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Healthy Eating Habits For Better Bowel Movements

Whether you're constipated or simply concerned about the health of your poops, start by making these simple adjustments to what...


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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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7 Ulcer-Friendly Foods to Help Soothe Your Stomach

Most ulcers aren't caused directly by stress but by the bacterium Helicobacter pylori, which is why ulcers are often treated...


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...


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These Are The Best Home Remedies for Constipation

Feeling a little backed up? These at-home remedies will get your bowels back on track in no time.

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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...


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...


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This Is What Happens When You Drink a Glass of Wine Every Night

If you typically enjoy a glass of wine with dinner or at the end of the day, here's what it...


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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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...


8 Things Probiotics Can Do (And 3 They Can’t—Yet)

Literally meaning "for life" in Greek, probiotics seem to have a lot of health benefits. Here are the ones you...


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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6 Surprising Salad Tricks to Help You Lose More Weight

Looking for healthy salad ideas? Release more fat with these key—sometimes counterintuitive—salad ingredients.


The Surprising Health Benefits of Pumpernickel Bread

Go ahead, file pumpernickel bread under "delicious" and "nutritious!" Here's why this hearty staple scores big with health experts.


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.


8 Sneaky Things That Raise Your Blood Sugar Levels

If you're concerned about healthy blood sugar levels, it’s important to be aware of these unexpected factors that can spike...


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...


5 Surprising Things a Beard Can Reveal About Your Health

Your beard is trying to tell you something about your health. Are you listening?


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...