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Organic Foods

… Overview What is organic food? Food that is labelled "organic" has been grown or raised without … about organic food. Is organic food safer? Foods with the organic label have less …

Indoor air quality Volatile organic compounds VOCs

… 65d What are volatile organic compounds (VOCs)? Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are gases that are … Health Canada: Volatile organic compounds … s/air-quality/indoor-air-contaminants/volatile-organic-compounds.html The B.C. Lung …

Baby's first foods

… a vitamin D supplement. When do I offer solid foods to my baby? Start offering solid foods to your baby at around 6 months. All … iron. Your baby may be ready for solid foods if they can: Hold their head up Sit up …

Iron in foods

… brain development, and immune function. What foods contain iron? Iron is found naturally in many foods such as: Meat, poultry, fish, eggs … spinach and beet greens Nuts and seeds Some foods have iron added to them. In Canada, iron …

Introducing Solid Foods to Your Baby

… Overview When to start giving your baby solid foods Breast milk or iron-fortified formula is … you can slowly start to introduce solid foods along with breast milk or formula. … Knowing that your baby is ready to eat solid foods Your baby may be ready to eat solid …

Iron-rich foods for babies and toddlers

… my child has enough iron? Introduce iron-rich foods to your baby at around 6 months. This is … nutrient needs. As you introduce solid foods to your baby, there are many things you … your baby gets enough iron. Offer iron-rich foods every day Your baby’s first foods should …

High-Potassium Foods

… muscles, and heart work properly. What foods are high in potassium? You can control … in your diet by being aware of which foods are low or high in potassium. Foods are high in potassium if they have more …

Healthy Eating Eating Heart-Healthy Foods

… whole grains, and other high-fibre foods. Choose foods that are low in saturated fat, trans … fatty acids, are best. Limit drinks and foods with added sugar. How to eat a …

Quick-Sugar Foods

… quick-sugar food with you at all times. These foods can quickly raise your blood sugar … will raise your blood sugar faster than solid foods. Many adults use 15 grams of … or diabetes educator. Examples of quick-sugar foods These quick-sugar foods will help raise …

High-Protein Foods for Wound Healing

… of protein you need. Examples of high-protein foods High-protein foods include lean meat, poultry, and fish. … Canada (2008). Nutrient value of some common foods. Ottawa: Health Canada. Also available …