Health Features
… PDF: Overview Temperatures during the summer in British Columbia can sometimes exceed … or extreme heat. To help you enjoy the summer months, read the information below on … Radiation (HealthLinkBC File #11) Food safety The risk of foodborne illness can …
Healthy eating
… Protein foods sources of potassium Other food sources of potassium Show more less … of potassium Over 200 mg of potassium Food Serving size Potassium (mg) Durian 125 mL … Food Serving size Potassium (mg) Squash, summer, boiled 125 mL (½ cup) 183 Spinach, raw …
Health topics
… Overview Storing food promptly and correctly can help prevent … at or below -18 °C (0 °F). Don't leave food out too long. Refrigerate or freeze meat, … °C (90 °F). (This is often the case during summer picnics.) Don't store meats and other …
Health topics
… Overview You can help prevent food poisoning by taking precautions when serving food. Keep hot foods hot [ 60°C (140°F) or … 1 hour. (This is often the case during summer picnics.) Chill leftovers as soon as you …
HealthLinkBC Files
… People are infected by eating contaminated food or water. The parasite is not spread … However, nearly every year in the spring and summer, B.C. residents are affected by … America and Asia into B.C. in the spring and summer will increase your risk of Cyclospora …
HealthLinkBC Files
… series Heat and humidity can go up in the summer months, making it feel hotter outside … higher than we would expect during a normal summer day. Extreme heat can be harmful to … Heat and humidity can go up in the summer months, making it feel hotter outside …
HealthLinkBC Files
… hot weather is becoming more common in the summer months as the B.C. climate changes. … higher than we would expect during normal summer days. Extreme heat can be harmful to … hot weather is becoming more common in the summer months as the B.C. climate changes. …
Health topics
… Get Started Summer is a great time for being active. Even … days. This is a healthy family activity for summer. Do light yard work or gardening. You'll … or stretch bands. You can use cans of food as weights if you don't want to buy …
Health topics
… juices with no pulp Eat slowly and chew your food well. While this will not lower fibre … tables below to find out how much fibre a food contains. You can also use the Canadian … raw 125 mL (1/2 cup) 0.7 - 1.1 Squash (summer all varieties) or eggplant boiled 125 mL …
Health topics
… occurs much more often in the summer months than in the winter months. … eating again, start with small amounts of food. In more severe cases, your doctor may … campylobacteriosis by practicing safe food handling. Shop safely. Bag raw meat, …
