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Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol

… Heart Healthy Eating for People with High Cholesterol Last updated May 25, 2023 HealthLink BC … found in your blood. There are two main types: HDL (high density lipoprotein) or 'good' cholesterol LDL (low … What dietary changes can help lower LDL cholesterol? Choose foods with healthy fats instead of saturated fat Healthy …

Iron in Foods

… Iron in Foods Last updated March 25, 2022 HealthLink BC File number … them at the same time as foods with heme iron or foods high in vitamin C. Foods high in vitamin C include: Red, yellow and green peppers …

Carbohydrate Foods

… Carbohydrate Foods On this page: Overview Overview … Use Insulin Diabetes: Counting Carbs if You Use Insulin High Triglycerides Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) … Use Insulin Diabetes: Counting Carbs if You Use Insulin High Triglycerides Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT) …

High Blood Pressure Using the DASH Diet

… High Blood Pressure: Using the DASH Diet Actionset Overview The DASH diet focuses on foods that are high in calcium, potassium, and magnesium. These nutrients can lower blood …

Food labels

… of Canada) Supplemented food labels Supplemented foods contain added ingredients such as vitamins, minerals, … energy drinks and vitamin waters. Some supplemented foods contain ingredients that can pose a risk to children, … Supplemented food labels (Government of Canada) Organic foods Learn about the standards that organic foods must …

Organic Foods

… Organic Foods On this page: Overview Overview … these questions about organic food. Is organic food safer? Foods with the organic label have less pesticide residue than most non-organic foods. Foods grown with pesticides can have small amounts of …

Food Allergies

… When you have a food allergy, your body thinks certain foods are trying to harm you. Your body fights back by … typically remain allergic to the food for life. If you are highly sensitive to a certain food, you may have an allergic … et al. (2021). Dietary exposures and allergy prevention in high-risk infants. Paediatrics and Child Health , 26(8): …

High Cholesterol How a Dietitian Can Help

… High Cholesterol: How a Dietitian Can Help On this page: … promoting general health and treating conditions, such as high cholesterol. A dietitian can evaluate your diet and … How do you prepare meals at home? From packaged or fresh foods? What are your favourite foods? A dietitian can …

Food allergies

Food security

… running out of food, have challenges getting a variety of foods, and may have to reduce meal size or skip meals …