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EAT MORE FRUIT EVERYDAY
12 June 2020Fruits are a source of many essential underconsumed nutrients including potassium, dietary fiber, vitamin C and folic acid. Most fruits are naturally low in fat, sodium and calories and none have cholestrol. Fruit rich diets decreases the risk for heart disease, heart attack and stroke. ...
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Keeping Food Safe
12 April 2020Handling, cooking and storing food safely are essential to prevent foodborne illnesses. We must follow these 4 principles to keep food safe: Prepare food with clean hands, Separate ready to eat and raw food items, Cook your food at the right temperature, Chill and refrigerate food....
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NUTS & THEIR HEALTH BENEFITS
12 February 2020Nuts are a good source of dietary fiber and provide a wide range of essential nutrients, including several B vitamins, vitamin E, calcium, iron, zinc, potassium and magnesium, antioxidants....
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Microwave Ovens and Food Safety
12 February 2020When using the microwave for cooking or reheating, special care should be taken to ensure that food is cooked evenly at desired temperature. This is important to make sure that food is free of bacteria and other microorganisms that could cause illnesses....
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Eggs: Benefits, Myths and Safety
12 February 2020Eggs contain many vitamins and minerals that are an essential part of a healthy diet. Eggs are the single best source of Vitamin D and B-Vitamin Choline, an essential nutrient used in the construction of body’s cell membranes....
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EATING HEALTHY WHILE EATING OUT
12 February 2020Sensible food choices are important, even when dining out. Often when eating at a restaurant or ordering take out, you can indulge in overeating, which is detrimental to your health. There are however, ways to eat healthy, even when dining out....
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BABY’S FIRST SOLID FOODS
10 February 2020Solid foods the baby eats will help him/her develop healthy eating habits later in life. The American Academy of Paediatrics recommends starting solid foods at the age of 6 months with 1-2 tablespoons per meal, once or twice a day. Eating at this stage develops mouth muscles....
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