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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...
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Sweet Vegetable Temptations
So, you hate vegetables, and wish that you could subsist on a diet of chocolate cake and pastries? Not that...
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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.
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Pomegranates: 21st Century Superfood
Loaded with vitamins C and B, potassium, folic acid and iron, the pomegranate is a health giant. Plus, it has...
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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.
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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.
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Shepherd’s Pie With Sweet Potato Crust
Check out this healthy recipe that's sure to leave you feeling full and satisfied.
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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...
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Herb Salad With Goat Cheese and Cashews
Fresh and tasty, this easy-to-make salad makes a great addition to any meal.
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Sweet Potato Lasagna
Never thought lasagna could be healthy? Well you're in for a real treat! Check out this recipe for sweet potato...
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Roast Cornish Hens With Herbs
These small hens are big in flavour, especially when combined with the array of herbs in this recipe.
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Burgers With Turmeric and Tahini
The spices add a little kick to the burgers while adding a powerful, healthy punch.
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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...
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Tomato and Grilled Corn Chowder
This scrumptious chowder can be made a day ahead of time!
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Greek Shrimp with Tomato and Feta
This dish contains a healthy amount of olive oil, which is known for its heart-friendly components.
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Moroccan Spiced Bean and Lentil Soup
Eaten before a meal, this vegetarian soup can can help fill you up without making you fat.
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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!
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Chicken and Carrot Tajine
Unlock the sensational flavours of Moroccan cooking with this protein-rich recipe that combines sweet and spicy sensations.
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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...
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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.