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… Lactose Intolerance On this page: Related … dairy products. This condition isn't the same thing as a food allergy to milk. When lactose moves through the large … reduced lactose, such as Natrel milk. Eat or drink other foods instead of milk and milk products. Try soy beverage …
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… Fructose or Sorbitol Intolerance On this page: Overview … sorbitol are two sugars that often are added to processed foods and medicines to make them taste sweet. Fructose is … sorbitol are two sugars that often are added to processed foods and medicines to make them taste sweet. Fructose is …
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… Food Allergies On this page: Health Tools … What is a food allergy? When you have a food allergy, your body thinks … think they have a food allergy, but in fact they have food intolerance. An intolerance can cause some of the same …
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… Food security Last updated January 27, 2025 Overview Food security is critical to the health and wellbeing of all people in British Columbia. Food security means that everyone has access to food that is …
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… Organic Foods On this page: Overview Overview What is organic food? Food that is labelled "organic" has been grown or raised …
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… Carbohydrate Foods On this page: Overview Overview One serving of carbohydrate food has about 15 grams of carbohydrates. Typically if a food has 8 to 22 grams of carbohydrates per serving, it is …
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… Food allergies Last updated December 9, 2024 Overview A food allergy is when the immune system mistakes a protein in a food as harmful and triggers an allergic reaction. Whether …
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… Food labels Last updated December 9, 2024 Overview Food labels provide nutrition information on packaged food. Learn more about using food labels to make healthier …
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… Iron in foods Last updated February 21, 2025 HealthLink BC File … growth, brain development, and immune function. What foods contain iron? Iron is found naturally in many foods such as: Meat, poultry, fish, eggs Beans, peas, …
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… Summer food safety Last updated October 29, 2024 Summer is a time … fun outdoor meals can come with an increased risk of food borne illness (food poisoning) without thoughtful care and preparation. …
