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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 …

Beta-Sitosterol Plant Extract

… is one of many sterols that come from plants (phytosterols) and have a structure … the body. You can find phytosterols in many plants and thus in foods such as rice bran, … is one of many sterols that come from plants (phytosterols) and have a structure …

Iron-rich foods for babies and toddlers

… 69i Child Nutrition Series Why is iron important for my child? Iron is a mineral that’s used to help make red … to all parts of the body. Children need iron for healthy growth and development, …

Baby's first foods

… need 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 babies need …

Organic Foods

… Use only natural pest killers. These include plant oils, soap, fungus-eating bacteria, and … modified organisms (GMOs). GMOs are plants or animals whose genetic material has … about organic food. Is organic food safer? Foods with the organic label have less …

Plant-based eating guidelines

… What is a plant-based diet? A plant-based eating pattern is made up of mostly plant … in smaller amounts. What are the benefits of eating plant foods? A diet high in plant foods … as lowering the risk of heart disease, many cancers and type 2 diabetes. How you eat can …

Introducing Solid Foods to Your Baby

… Overview When to start giving your baby solid foods Breast milk or … your baby There are many ways you can start feeding your baby solid foods. Finding what … iron-rich foods first, such as iron-fortified infant cereal, finely minced meat or fish, …

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

… foods. Choose foods that are low in saturated fat, trans fat, and cholesterol. … lake trout, herring, and sardines. Limit saturated fat and cholesterol . To limit … products Polyunsaturated or monounsaturated fats, like canola and olive oils, to replace …

Plant-based eating

… eating guidelines (HealthLinkBC File #68p) Mediterranean diet Vegetarian diets Vegan diet … eating guidelines (HealthLinkBC File #68p) Mediterranean diet Vegetarian diets Vegan diet …