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Fibre and your health

… peas and lentils. Why is fibre important? Eating fibre-rich foods can lower your risk of … also good sources. It can help: Keep your gut healthy Prevent constipation Soluble fibre s … 38 g 26 g 19 to 50 38 g 25 g 51+ 30 g 21 g Pregnancy (any age) -- 28 g Lactation (any …

Dietary fat and your health

… room temperature while unsaturated fats are liquid. Why is fat important? Dietary fat has … room temperature while unsaturated fats are liquid. Why is fat important? Dietary fat has …

Dietary Reference Intake

… Vitamin D Getting Enough Potassium Healthy Eating Credits Current as of: March 1, 2023 … Vitamin D Getting Enough Potassium Healthy Eating Credits Current as of: March 1, 2023 …

Getting Enough Fibre

… for the actual fibre content. Drink plenty of water every day. High-fibre diets need lots of water to work properly. If your diet has enough fibre in it, your stools should become … of water to work properly. If your diet has enough fibre in it, your stools should become …

Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure

… 68b Nutrition Series Having high blood pressure means that blood is pushing too hard …

Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol

… lipoprotein) or 'good' cholesterol LDL (low density lipoprotein) or 'bad' cholesterol … and the Mediterranean diet are also heart healthy styles of eating. All these ways of … help lower LDL cholesterol? Choose foods with healthy fats instead of saturated fat Healthy …

Heart Attack and Stroke in Women Reducing Your Risk

… take it. Short-term use of hormone therapy in early menopause has less risks than when it is … atherosclerosis or blood-clotting disorders. Healthy, young, non-smoking women probably do … Heart-healthy habits include not smoking, eating heart-healthy foods, exercising …

Reducing Cancer Risk When You Are BRCA-Positive

Overview BRCA1 and BRCA2 are genes that normally help control cell growth. But an inherited change, called a mutation, in one of these genes makes you much more likely to get breast, ovarian, and …

Caregiving Reducing Germs and Infection in the Home

… parts of the home. "Disinfecting" means using soap or another cleaner to get rid of germs … when there is spoiled food. Wipe shelves with soap and water. Clean soap dishes and any containers used for dental …

Tips for Reducing Indoor Pollutants in Your Home

… can cause respiratory problems, such as asthma attacks. It can also cause diseases, … Reduce allergens. If pets make allergy or asthma symptoms worse, avoid having pets or … let them in the rooms where anyone who has asthma or allergies sleeps. Wash dogs often. …