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Fibre and Your Health

… Fibre can be either insoluble or soluble. Most foods have a combination of both. Canada’s food guide recommends … brown rice. Whole grains include all parts of the grain and have more fibre than refined grains. They also have more vitamins and minerals. Why is fibre important? …
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Indoor air quality Volatile organic compounds VOCs

… system. Some VOCs are suspected of causing cancer and some have been shown to cause cancer in humans. Most people are … and solvents that you need for immediate use, so you don’t have to store them in your home. Follow instructions on the …
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Pasteurized and raw milk

… chronic diseases are more vulnerable to infection and have higher risk of getting sick from drinking raw milk due …
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Your childs development from birth to 3 years

… of rules. Every child develops at their own pace. If you have any concerns about your child’s development, talk to … whine more Uses the word ‘no’ correctly or shakes head May have a special toy or blanket Has a short memory and does …
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Reye syndrome

… children and teenagers. It often occurs in children who have, or recently had, a viral infection such as chickenpox …
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Lunches to go

… may come back uneaten from school. If this happens often, have a conversation to learn why. Involve your child Include … home at the end of the day. Be allergy aware Some schools have rules about the types of foods that can be brought to …