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Megan Ogilvie

Megan Ogilvie is a Toronto Star health reporter who can be reached at 416-945-8742.

Video Can you build a healthy meal at Ikea? The Dish investigates

Thu May 07 2015

The Swedish meatball dinner is a perpetual favourite, a menu mainstay.
Video The Dish: Nguyen Hu’o’ng subs are filling and cheap. But are they good for you?

Thu Apr 09 2015

Banh mi are one of the best sandwich deals in town.
Video The Dish: Takeout Asian vegetables can hide sodium, fat

Thu Mar 26 2015

How do healthy-looking veggie dishes add up?

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Video The Dish: Burger's Priest cheeseburger may not be as unhealthy as you think

Thu Mar 12 2015

Our dish reader gasped when she found out the calorie count, but a registered dietitian said this cheeseburger can be a part of a healthy diet.comments
Excess sugar lurks in kids' meals at restaurant chains, U of T researchers say

Thu Mar 05 2015

In a new study, University of Toronto researchers report that half of kids’ meals served at chain restaurants in Canada contain more added sugars than what the World Health Organization recommends. comments
Quadriplegic mom raising twin girls faces extra challenges

Wed Mar 04 2015

Three-year-old twins are challenging to any parent. But Sandra Burton, paralyzed from the chest down, cherishes the special bond with her girls.comments
Global health agency wants you to slash those spoonfuls of sugar from your diet

Wed Mar 04 2015

The World Health Organization recommends limiting added sugars to 13 teaspoons of sugar a day — that’s less than a bottle of pop.comments
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Video The Dish: Does raw vegan fare from Rawlicious stand up to its healthy appearance?

Thu Feb 12 2015

At Rawlicious, meals are made with the help of blenders, dehydrators and spiralizers. comments
Diet Decoder: The Burn by Haylie Pomroy

Fri Jan 30 2015

The Hollywood heavyweights she claims to have helped include LL Cool J, Robert Downey Jr. and Jennifer Lopez, which, if true, would spur any woman who admires J. Lo’s curves to give this diet a whirl.comments
Diet Decoder: JJ Virgin’s Sugar Impact Diet

Fri Jan 30 2015

Dieters will need to plan ahead and be prepared to spend a lot of time in the kitchen on this plan.comments
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Video The Dish investigates basil tofu from The Friendly Thai

Thu Jan 29 2015

Is this vegetarian meal as healthy as it appears? comments
Butter and coffee for breakfast touted as the latest weight-loss trick

Wed Jan 28 2015

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Video The Dish: Freshii’s teriyaki twist failed our first lab test but got top marks the second time

Thu Jan 15 2015

A reader wonders about one of his favourite lunches.comments
Where should The Dish go in 2015?

Thu Jan 01 2015

Please send requests for nutritional analyses from your favourite restaurantcomments
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Video The man behind the bouquet

Fri Dec 19 2014

If you’ve received flowers in a Toronto hospital chances are they’ve come from Adam Bulman. His family’s been selling to hospital gift shops for 35 years. comments
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Video The Dish: Which has more calories, a Swiss Chalet dinner or a Classic Cinnabon?

Thu Dec 18 2014

A very special guest finds out that the cinnamon treat is a not-so-jolly snack. comments
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Video Peppermint coffee drinks have too much holiday cheer: The Dish

Thu Dec 04 2014

Minty mochas and lattes are as sugary as a dozen mini candy canes. Would you take a sip?comments
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Video Are high-end smoothies healthy? The Dish investigates

Thu Nov 20 2014

Smoothies can be filled with nutrient-dense foods that fuel your body. Do the Bolt smoothies stand up to the hype?comments
Toronto General Hospital program uses new methods to prevent pain killer addictions after surgery

Fri Nov 14 2014

Acupuncture, exercise, psychological techniques and non-opioid pain medications used to prevent patients from developing chronic pain. comments
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Video Is an 800-calorie muffin healthy? The Dish

Thu Nov 06 2014

Low-fat, dairy free muffin is the calorie-equivalent of three breakfast sandwiches. comments