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… includes vegetables and fruits, whole grains and protein foods daily. Examples of healthy eating patterns include Canada’s food guide and the Mediterranean and DASH diets. It’s … and seeds Lower fat milk, yogurt and cheese Fortified soy beverage Fish, poultry, lean meat, eggs, tofu If you drink …
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… cleaning your hands. VRE can also be spread if you eat food that is contaminated with VRE. Food can be contaminated if the person preparing the food … for you to wash your hands regularly using hand soap and water. Using an alcohol hand rub may help stop you from …
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… sodium intake to 2000 mg or less per day. Although many foods contain sodium, most of the sodium we eat comes from processed foods. The main sources of sodium in the average Canadian … peaches, oranges and kiwi Drink lower fat milk or soy beverage Add beans, peas or lentils to soups, salads, stews …
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… ways for people to get toxoplasmosis include: Drinking water contaminated with Toxoplasma Receiving an infected … after handling raw meat to prevent contaminating other foods Do not drink unpasteurized milk from any animal Wear … illness in your cat Feed your cat commercial dry or canned food, not raw or undercooked meats Is there a treatment for …
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… green. You can find cyanobactoria in all kinds of bodies of water but is more common for them to grow in shallow, slow moving or still water. This includes ponds, wetlands and shorelines of fresh … from the water. Do not expose plants that are grown for food to water contaminated with cyanobacteria. The toxins …
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… your hands and your child’s hands often with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds. This is especially important … such as pop or fruit juice. Offer your child cool and soft foods such as bread, noodles, or a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Avoid acidic and spicy foods, as these may sting. Image … Hand foot and mouth …
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… or toys. Ensure the crib, cradle or bassinet meets Canadian safety regulations. For more information about Canadian safety regulations and to check for product recalls, visit … chair, air mattress, pillow, sheepskin, duvet or quilt, or waterbed. To prevent a baby from being trapped, smothered, …
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… the wound or soak it in bleach. Wash the area with warm water and soap. If you are splashed with blood or body … and/or after the following activities: Before preparing food and after handling uncooked foods Before eating or smoking Before breastfeeding Before …
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… crib. Ensure the crib, cradle or bassinet meets Canadian safety regulations. For more information about Canadian safety regulations and to check for product recalls, visit Health Canada - Consumer Product Safety at …
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… might be contacted to participate in a study monitoring the safety of the vaccine. To learn more about the study, please … for colonoscopy. PEG can be an additive in some processed foods and drinks, but no cases of anaphylaxis to PEG in foods and drinks have been reported. Speak with your health …