What the health team is excited about right now

1. The weight-loss plate

How smart is this dish — it takes the guesswork out of portion control! Designed with a pattern divided into quarters, and backed by research from Harvard, Stanford and the Mayo Clinic, it helps you calculate the perfect amount of food to eat. Just stay within the boundaries to get 25 percent protein and whole grains and 50 percent vegetables.

Bonus: Research says it can cut calorie intake by 59 percent.

Plate, $99, Slim & Sage.

2. A hot, healthy read

Low carb, no carb, whoa carbs! This book gave us food for thought: Could carbs be bad for your brain cells? Find out the shocking answer in this page-turner that has even caught Dr. Oz’s attention.

Grain Brain, David Perlmutter, $30.

3. Probiotics

Did you know probiotics can help us absorb more vitamin D? Great news as we head into sunshine-scarce winter! Our top picks come in a fun tea, tasty powders and convenient capsules.

Try: Jamieson capsules, $24 and powder sticks, $22. Tea, $11, The Republic of Tea.

4. Tricked-out gym bags

Treat yourself to carryalls that really carry it all. We’re loving these new multi-tasking bags!

For the girl on the go: This featherlight bag from Reitmans’ new line of fitness gear has tons of perfectly placed pockets, it’s washable, and, best of all, it packs up tight for when you’re travelling.

Bag, $36, Reitmans.

For the yogi always with her mat

A sharp tote that converts into a backpack, with ample room to organize everything, like your yoga mat, post-hot-yoga clothes, shoes and toiletries. It even has space for a laptop.

Lily tote bag, $120, Lole.

For the early bird

If you head to the gym before work in the morning, this is the bag for you! One side of this duffle is rubber coated so you can store sweaty gear all day long without ruining your dry stuff.

Multisport duffle bag, $54, MEC.

For the game player

This classic bag separates fitness extras, like shoes, goggles, towels and sports equipment from day clothes, without being too bulky to travel with you throughout the day.

C72 Victory Club bag, $110, Nike.

5. Our new ebook!

It’s the new year, and you know what that means: no more excuses. It’s easier than ever to get back on track with our new Do Diet ebook. Our dietitian-approved meal plans, great weight-loss tips and easy-to-do-anywhere workouts will help you drop a dress size in just a few short weeks and get you swimsuit-ready by spring.

Available on the iBookstore, Kobo and Amazon.