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Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol

… more soy protein Foods with soy protein include soy beverage, tofu, soy nuts, soybeans and soy-based textured … To increase foods with soy protein: Try using soy beverage in your latte, smoothie or cereal Add soft tofu to … Translation services are available in more than 130 languages Nutrition Series Heart Healthy Eating for People with …

Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure

… blood is pushing too hard against artery walls. This can damage your arteries over time and increase your risk of heart … from processed foods. The main sources of sodium in the average Canadian diet include: Breads, crackers, muffins, … salads, frozen appetizers and entrees Deli meats, sausages, canned meats, chicken wings, burgers, meatballs …

Lead in drinking water

… as they are the most vulnerable. It is based on average concentrations in water consumed for extended periods. … on many factors including the amount consumed over time, age, nutrition and underlying health issues. People may … bronze, copper and brass pipes, taps, fixtures, and solder (used for joining metal pipes). In 1989, the BC …

Indoor air quality

… at home, school and work. Poor indoor air quality may cause headaches, tiredness, coughing, sneezing, sinus congestion, … furnaces, fireplaces, car exhaust from an attached garage, wood heaters and tobacco smoke. Smoke from wildfires … retardant for many years. It is sometimes still found in older homes or buildings. Asbestos does not cause a health …

The harmful effects of second-hand tobacco smoke and vapour

… to second-hand smoke can have a greater risk of miscarriages, premature birth and babies with low birth weight. How … cigarette butts and ashes in a designated container. Encourage family and friends to create a smoke and vape-free … to smoke or vape: In a motor vehicle with anyone under the age of 16 years In the common area of apartment buildings, …

Molluscum contagiosum

… contagiosum is most common among children under 10 years of age, the infection can affect anyone. In adults, molluscum … try not to scratch them, and may even want to use bandages to cover them. Avoid shaving areas where the bumps are … freezing and removing the bumps with liquid nitrogen. Curettage – removing the viral material in the centre of the …

Dietary Fats and Your Health

… and coconut oils, and some processed foods such as packaged snacks and sweets. Saturated fats are often used in … less likely to go rancid, extending the shelf life of packaged products. Read the food label to see how much saturated … from scratch using healthy fats more often than buying packaged, ready-made meals, snacks and desserts. Many packaged …

Managing constipation with diet adults

… muscles and ligaments that hold the rectum in place Blockage of stool in the large intestine How can my diet help … into hot cereal, meatloaf, casseroles or baking. For packaged food, read the Nutrition Facts table to find out how … your health care provider about the use of laxatives to manage your constipation. Bulk-forming laxatives, also called …

Hepatitis B virus infection

… infections each year due to B.C.’s routine infant, school-age and high-risk adult immunization programs. Most chronic … can reduce the risk of serious complications such as damage to your liver. Regular visits to your health care … amounts of blood on them Keep all open cuts and sores bandaged until healed Properly sterilize any equipment that …

Allergy safe child care facilities

… pressure like weak pulse, feeling faint, dizzy or lightheaded, passing out Skin : hives, swelling (tongue, lips or … on allergen labelling, visit the Canadian Food Inspection Agency … food allergens When appropriate, ask parents, visitors and older children to help keep the facility allergy safe by not …