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Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol

… Rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains and plant-based proteins What dietary changes can help lower LDL … of saturated fat Healthy fats are found mainly in plant-based foods such as avocado, nuts, seeds, liquid vegetable … and fatty fish. Saturated fat is found mainly in animal-based foods such as red and processed meats, cheese, cream, …
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Calcium and your health

… dairy products such as yogurt and cheese Fortified plant-based beverages such as fortified soy beverage Tofu made … 50 g (1 ½ oz) 365 Milk 250 mL (1 cup) 310 Fortified plant-based beverage such as soy, almond or oat** 250 mL (1 cup) … Source: Canadian Nutrient File 2015 *Categories are based on Canada’s food labelling regulations for nutrient …
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Pubic lice

… reuse condoms. Do not use 2 condoms at once. Use only water-based lubricants with male latex condoms. Oil-based lubricants, such as petroleum jelly, lotion, or baby oil can weaken and destroy latex. Water or oil-based lubricant may be used with polyurethane condoms. Use …
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Vegetarian feeding guidelines for babies and toddlers

… vegetables, fruit, legumes, nuts and seeds and some animal-based foods like eggs and dairy products Excludes animal … 2 years of age and older, tips for cooking with plant-based protein foods and more. What do I offer my child to … support growth and development. Can I offer my child plant-based beverages other than soy? Fortified plant-based …
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Preventing sexually transmitted infections STIs

… away from sharp objects, studs or piercings Use only water-based lubricants with external (“male”) latex condoms. Oil-based lubricants, such as petroleum jelly, lotion or baby oil, can weaken and destroy latex Water or oil-based lubricant may be used with polyurethane condoms …
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Vaginal yeast infection

… reuse condoms. Do not use 2 condoms at once. Use only water-based lubricants with male latex condoms. Oil-based lubricants, such as petroleum jelly, lotion, or baby oil can weaken and destroy latex. Water or oil-based lubricant may be used with polyurethane condoms. Use …
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Vitamin D and your health

… Other foods such as yogurt, cheese, goat milk and plant-based beverages may also have added vitamin D. Check the … orange juice 250mL (1 cup) 100 2.5 Fortified plant-based beverages such as soy, oat and almond** 250mL (1 cup) … 2015 * These fish are higher in mercury.  **Fortified plant-based beverages are not recommended for children under 2 …
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Molluscum contagiosum

… reuse condoms. Do not use 2 condoms at once. Use only water-based lubricants with male latex condoms. Oil-based lubricants, such as petroleum jelly, lotion, or baby oil can weaken and destroy latex. Water or oil-based lubricant may be used with polyurethane condoms. Use …
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Iron-rich foods for babies and toddlers

… is not as easily absorbed. It’s found in eggs and plant-based foods like beans, lentils, tofu, and nut and seed butters. Cereal-based products may have iron added to them, such as … your child absorb more non-heme iron from eggs and plant-based iron sources by offering them at the same time as: …
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Urethritis

… together may result in a condom breaking Use only water-based lubricants with external (“male”) latex condoms. Oil-based lubricants, such as petroleum jelly, lotion or baby oil, can weaken and destroy latex Water or oil-based lubricant may be used with polyurethane/nitrile …