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… Summer food safety Last updated October 29, 2024 Summer is a time for barbecues, picnics and camping trips. … fun outdoor meals can come with an increased risk of food borne illness (food poisoning) without thoughtful care …
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… Your health this summer Last updated July 5, 2024 Download PDF: Document … heat Featured topics Beat the heat Temperatures during the summer in British Columbia can sometimes exceed 30°C. We … on taking care of yourself and your family. Featured topics Food safety The risk of foodborne illness can increase …
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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 certain foods are trying to …
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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 Safety: Serving On this page: Overview Related … , refrigerate within 1 hour. (This is often the case during summer picnics.) Chill leftovers as soon as you finish … , refrigerate within 1 hour. (This is often the case during summer picnics.) Chill leftovers as soon as you finish …
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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, …
