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Healthy Eating and Healthy Aging for Adults Last updated … foods and beverages each day helps to: Keep your bones and muscles strong Build a healthy immune system … food guide include a variety of vegetables and fruits, whole grains and protein foods. These foods will provide you …
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Healthy snacks for adults Last updated October 30, 2024 … Support good health Snacking is different for everyone. Snack size, types of food, and how often we eat can … meals. Store them in the fridge for easy snacking Make whole grain muffins, granola bars or energy balls to keep in …
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Healthy eating for chronic hepatitis Last updated November … Healthy eating and being active is important for everyone, regardless of body size or health. Reaching and maintaining your best weight can support liver health. For …
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… reduction for families, caregivers and friends of people who use substances Last updated December 1, 2023 HealthLink … are: Access to safer substance use supplies Take home naloxone Drug checking services Referrals to health and social … Should families, caregivers and friends be concerned if a loved one is using substances? Remember that people use …
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… Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol Last updated … Food Guide and the Mediterranean diet are also heart healthy styles of eating. All these ways of eating are: Low … saturated fat and cholesterol Rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains and plant-based proteins What dietary changes …
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… Gingivitis can lead to more serious periodontal (gum and bone) disease. This can increase the risk for other health … baby. These babies are at greater risk of having developmental problems, asthma, ear infections and may have a … risk of infant death How can I keep my teeth and gums healthy? Your teeth can be affected by what you eat and …
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Healthy Eating to Lower High Blood Pressure Last updated … kind of eating pattern: Is rich in vegetables, fruits and whole grains Includes lower fat dairy products, fish, … several cancers. If you drink alcohol, consider limiting to one to 2 drinks per week as a lower risk option. Speak with …
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… D helps your body absorb and use calcium for strong bones and teeth. vitamin D also helps muscles, nerves and the … IU = International Units, µg = microgram *Including those who are pregnant or breastfeeding Do some people need more … to speak with a registered dietitian Nutrition Series Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol (#68a) …
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… Document Vietnamese Why do I need calcium? Calcium is one of the building blocks of strong bones and teeth. … mg Over 70 years 1200 mg mg = milligram *Including those who are pregnant or breastfeeding Which foods contain … for children under 2 years of age Nutrition Series Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol (#68a) …
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… body cannot digest. Fibre is found in vegetables and fruit, whole grain foods, nuts and seeds, and dried beans, peas and … and colon cancer. Insoluble fibre can help keep your gut healthy and prevent constipation. Soluble fibre can help: … words “whole grain” followed by the name of the grain as one of the first ingredients. For example, look for a whole …