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Healthy Eating Basics Cooking

… the methods for yourself at home can help you discover more foods that you may really like. Did you know that changing the cooking method can give food a completely different flavour and texture? Use these … fancy, but it just means you use a hot pan and oil to cook food quickly. How to sauté. Heat a large pan with 1 …

Iron and Your Health

… people who eat meat, fish and poultry. The iron from plant foods is not absorbed by the body as well as iron from animal foods. Females over the age of 50 who still menstruate can … of their babies. If you are pregnant, choose iron-rich foods every day. Take a daily multivitamin/mineral …

Calcium and your health

… amounts of calcium include the total intake from food and any supplements. Age Aim for 0-6 months 200 mg 6-12 … *Including those who are pregnant or breastfeeding Which foods contain calcium? Foods that are high in calcium include: Milk and dairy …

Fibre and Your Health

… Fibre, also called dietary fibre, is the part of plant foods that the body cannot digest. Fibre is found in vegetables and fruit, whole grain foods, nuts and seeds, and dried beans, peas and lentils. Fibre can be either insoluble or soluble. Most foods have a combination of both. Canada’s food guide …

Dietary Fats and Your Health

… to the fats and oils found naturally in animal and plant foods, and those used in cooking, at the table, and added to processed foods. Dietary fat is made up of fatty acids. There are two … nerve function. Fats and oils add flavour and texture to foods and make you feel full longer. The type of fat you eat …

Clindamycin - Oral

… How To Use Take this medication by mouth with or without food, usually 4 times a day (every 6 hours), or as directed … diarrhea) allergic conditions (such as asthma, hay fever, eczema) Clindamycin may cause live bacterial vaccines (such … diarrhea) allergic conditions (such as asthma, hay fever, eczema) Clindamycin may cause live bacterial vaccines (such …

Eating habits

… habits, including how to start, stay on track and how a food journal can help: Healthy eating: Starting a plan for … habits Improving your eating habits (Government of Canada) Food journaling: How to keep track of what you eat Eating … culture and traditions part of healthy eating: Cultures, food traditions and healthy eating (Government of Canada) …

Living well during your pregnancy

… Vegetarian diet Taking supplements Gestational diabetes Food safety Physical activity Healthy weight Additional … more about what to eat when you are pregnant. Canada's food guide: Healthy eating when pregnant and breastfeeding … Iron and Your Health (HealthLinkBC File #68c) Iron in Foods (HealthLinkBC File #68d) Pregnancy and folic acid …

Swimmers Ear Otitis Externa

… ear canal include hearing aids, lots of ear cleaning, and eczema of the ear canal. Swimmer's ear is more likely if you … little or no earwax; have lots of ear infections; or have eczema or dry skin. If you have had swimmer's ear in the … ear canal include hearing aids, lots of ear cleaning, and eczema of the ear canal. Swimmer's ear is more likely if you …

Vitamin D and your health

… Where can I get vitamin D? You can get vitamin D from food and supplements. Your body can also make vitamin D when … amounts of vitamin D include the total intake from food and supplements. Age Aim for Stay below 0-6 months … aim for 800-2000IU (20-50µg) vitamin D per day. Which foods contain vitamin D? Only a few foods contain vitamin D …