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Op-Ed: Making your own pumpkin spice latte

As the air gets cooler, sometimes there is nothing like being cozy with a nice, warm drink. While I'm a fan of seasonal lattes, my favourite coffee houses aren't always looking for my health. But in the spirit of moderation, I decided to make my own.

In the Media by Alexandra Christopoulos - 1 comment

Denmark taxes fatty foods

Foods that may take a toll on one's health are now also going to be tougher on people's wallets in Denmark. The Nordic country has begun a 'fat tax' on items such as butter and oil, in order to promote healthier eating habits.

In the Media by Alexandra Christopoulos

Taking the worry, hassle out of back to school lunches Special

School is back in session, which for many parents means the start of some major checklists: from shopping, to homework help and remembering to reset the alarm for the following day. Forgetting something? Oh right, lunches!

Digital Journal Report by Alexandra Christopoulos - 1 comment

Study: Working out to build muscle mass could lower diabetes risk

Los Angeles - The key to reducing your risk for developing diabetes may be as simple as building more muscle mass through resistance training. A new study shows higher muscle mass is associated with better insulin sensitivity and a lower risk of pre-diabetes.

In the Media by Kim I. Hartman

Op-Ed: Parents should do more to get kids to eat more fruits, vegetables Special

Statistics Canada reported that only 43 per cent of Canadians over 12 years old ate fruits and vegetables more than five times daily in 2010. This is down from 46 per cent the year before, the lowest number in the last decade.

Digital Journal Report by Sam Halaby - 1 comment

Eat well, exercise for a long and healthy life

Scientific research is reinforcing what common sense has been telling us for sometime now. Eat right and shake a leg if you want to live a long and healthy life.

In the Media by Nanditha Ram

Earth's Best A Baby Food For Organic Gourmets

You and your husband like gourmet but what about baby? Baby food used to be bland and boring. There's a reason of course. Babies should be able to learn the taste of each new food. Also it's easier to see if a single food gives baby problems.

In the Media by KJ Mullins - 3 comments

Does this taste sweeter than usual to you or am I just imagining things?

If you think so-called healthy foods are tasting sweeter than ever these days, it isn't all in your mind!

In the Media by Viga Boland - 10 comments

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Cheap healthy food scheme begins

A new effort to convince families in England that they can eat healthily on a budget is beginning.

VIDEO: Healthy food plan for families

Four million recipe leaflets are being sent out to families, as part of a new government-sponsored healthy eating campaign.

Fruit and veg 'give healthy glow'

Even a few weeks of eating fruit and vegetables could improve your skin colour, it is claimed.

Students not eating 'healthy' cafeteria food

Some high schools in Windsor-Essex have seen a 'significant decline' in the number of students eating at school cafeterias since last September.

Chef David Burke Dishes on Healthy Cooking

By Diane Henderiks Continuing with our series of top chefs “Dish With Diane” on healthy eating, I chatted with David Burke. David and I are friends and have cooked together both on television and live on stage. In addition to being a great guy and...