Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nutrition and Food Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0571
- Available Online
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Your body needs calcium for strong bones and teeth, normal blood clotting, and for your muscles, nerves, and heart to work well. Topics include: osteoporosis, how much calcium you need, and how much calcium is too much. Excellent, good, and fair food sources of calcium are listed. Tips for how to get more calcium from food are provided. Information for people with lactose intolerance is given. Information on how to get more vitamin D is provided. A list of resources for more information is incl…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nutrition and Food Services
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (12 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Calcium
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Calcium
- Specialty
- Food and Nutrition
- Abstract
- Your body needs calcium for strong bones and teeth, normal blood clotting, and for your muscles, nerves, and heart to work well. Topics include: osteoporosis, how much calcium you need, and how much calcium is too much. Excellent, good, and fair food sources of calcium are listed. Tips for how to get more calcium from food are provided. Information for people with lactose intolerance is given. Information on how to get more vitamin D is provided. A list of resources for more information is included.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nutrition and Food Services
- Pamphlet Number
- 0571
Conseils nutritionnels après une chirurgie de la mâchoire
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams38157
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nutrition and Food Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1585
- Available Online
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Il est important de bien manger pour aider votre corps à guérir. Lorsque vous avez des broches dans les mâchoires ou des élastiques en place, vous devez apporter quelques changements à votre alimentation pour obtenir les nutriments dont votre corps a besoin. Ce dépliant donne des conseils qui peuvent vous aider. Les sujets abordés sont les suivants : un plan de repas, comment faciliter l'alimentation, les choses importantes à faire à la maison, comment prévenir les intoxications alimentaires, l…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nutrition and Food Services
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (12 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Diet - Guideline
- Nutrition
- Jaw - surgery
- Postoperative Care
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Diet therapy
- Nutrition
- Jaws--Surgery
- Postoperative care
- Specialty
- Food and Nutrition
- Abstract
- Il est important de bien manger pour aider votre corps à guérir. Lorsque vous avez des broches dans les mâchoires ou des élastiques en place, vous devez apporter quelques changements à votre alimentation pour obtenir les nutriments dont votre corps a besoin. Ce dépliant donne des conseils qui peuvent vous aider. Les sujets abordés sont les suivants : un plan de repas, comment faciliter l'alimentation, les choses importantes à faire à la maison, comment prévenir les intoxications alimentaires, les boissons nutritives, un exemple de menu, des idées et des conseils pour mélangeurs, des conseils pour faire des smoothies ainsi que des façons d'ajouter des calories et des protéines. Les recettes sont incluses.
- This pamphlet is a French translation of the English pamphlet 0566, "Nutrition Guidelines After Jaw Surgery". It is important to eat well to help your body heal. When your jaws are wired or you have elastics in place, you will need to make a few changes to the foods you eat to get the nutrition your body needs. This pamphlet gives tips that can help. Topics include a meal plan, how to make eating easier, important things to do at home, how to prevent food poisoning, nutritional drinks, a sample menu, blending ideas and tips, smoothie-making tips, and ways to add calories and protein. Recipes are included.
- Notes
- Previous title: Régime à base d’aliments en purée
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nutrition and Food Services
- Pamphlet Number
- 1585
Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD) sample diet plan : no added salt, low phosphorus (suitable for people with diabetes)
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35328
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nutrition and Food Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1410
- Available Online
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This handout provides a 7 day meal plan for persons managing their own Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD). This diet is also appropriate for someone with diabetes.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nutrition and Food Services
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (1 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Peritoneal Dialysis
- Kidney Diseases - diet therapy
- Specialty
- Food and Nutrition
- Abstract
- This handout provides a 7 day meal plan for persons managing their own Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD). This diet is also appropriate for someone with diabetes.
- Notes
- Previous title: Sample CAPD diet plan : no added salt, low phosphorus
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Food and Nutrition Services
- Pamphlet Number
- 1410
DASH : Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37545
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nutrition and Food Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1158
- Available Online
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Hypertension (high blood pressure) causes your heart to work harder. This can harm your arteries and vital organs. High blood pressure can cause heart disease, kidney disease, and stroke. If you have high blood pressure, eating healthy, balanced meals and lowering your sodium (salt) intake can help. Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension are: high in low fat dairy products, abundant (high) in fruits and vegetables, restricted in sodium (salt), and heart healthy (low in total fat, saturated fat…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nutrition and Food Services
- Alternate Title
- The DASH Diet: Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (14 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Hypertension - diet therapy
- Blood Pressure
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Hypertension
- Blood pressure
- Salt-free diet
- Abstract
- Hypertension (high blood pressure) causes your heart to work harder. This can harm your arteries and vital organs. High blood pressure can cause heart disease, kidney disease, and stroke. If you have high blood pressure, eating healthy, balanced meals and lowering your sodium (salt) intake can help. Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension are: high in low fat dairy products, abundant (high) in fruits and vegetables, restricted in sodium (salt), and heart healthy (low in total fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, and trans fat). Best choices and foods to avoid are listed. How to read a food label is provided. Recommended daily serving sizes and additional resources are included.
- Notes
- Previous title: The DASH Diet: Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nutrition and Food Services
- Pamphlet Number
- 1158
Drinking water between meals
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35038
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nutrition and Food Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1159
- Available Online
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Some people have problems swallowing thin liquids. This means that some liquids may go into their airway instead of their stomach. This is called aspiration. Aspiration is the word used when food or drink goes ‘down the wrong way’. Sometimes aspiration can increase the chance of getting pneumonia (lung infection). It can also be very unpleasant and cause coughing. It may be hard to drink enough thick liquids to stay hydrated. To make sure you get enough liquids, you may be able to drink water b…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nutrition and Food Services
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (8 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Drinking Water
- Deglutition Disorders - diet therapy
- Pneumonia, Aspiration - prevention and control
- Pneumonia, Aspiration - diet therapy
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Drinking water
- Deglutition disorders
- Asphyxia
- Aspiration pneumonia
- Specialty
- Food and Nutrition
- Abstract
- Some people have problems swallowing thin liquids. This means that some liquids may go into their airway instead of their stomach. This is called aspiration. Aspiration is the word used when food or drink goes ‘down the wrong way’. Sometimes aspiration can increase the chance of getting pneumonia (lung infection). It can also be very unpleasant and cause coughing. It may be hard to drink enough thick liquids to stay hydrated. To make sure you get enough liquids, you may be able to drink water between meals. This pamphlet gives guidelines for drinking water safely between meals for people with swallowing problems so that there is less chance of choking. The French version of this pamphlet 2196, "Boire de l’eau entre les repas," is also available.
- Notes
- Previous title: Drinking water between meals for people with swallowing problems
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nutrition and Food Services
- Pamphlet Number
- 1159
Esophageal soft eating guidelines
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35362
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nutrition and Food Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1440
- Available Online
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This pamphlet provides guidelines for 4 weeks after your surgery or dilation. These guidelines include soft, moist (wet) foods and fluids that are easy to swallow. If you have an esophageal stent, you will need to follow these guidelines as long as your stent is in place. This pamphlet explains eating guidelines, a puree diet, an esophageal soft diet (best choices and foods to avoid), and recipes for high-protein, high-calorie drinks.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nutrition and Food Services
- Alternate Title
- Esophageal soft diet
- Oesophageal soft diet
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (9 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Airway Obstruction - prevention & control
- Deglutition Disorders - diet therapy
- Esophagus
- Specialty
- Food and Nutrition
- Abstract
- This pamphlet provides guidelines for 4 weeks after your surgery or dilation. These guidelines include soft, moist (wet) foods and fluids that are easy to swallow. If you have an esophageal stent, you will need to follow these guidelines as long as your stent is in place. This pamphlet explains eating guidelines, a puree diet, an esophageal soft diet (best choices and foods to avoid), and recipes for high-protein, high-calorie drinks.
- Notes
- Previous title: Esophageal soft diet
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nutrition and Food Services
- Pamphlet Number
- 1440
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nutrition and Food Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0543
- Available Online
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Flax is a gluten-free grain with a mild nutty flavour. Flax has many health benefits. This pamphlet explains the health benefits of flax, what forms flax comes in, how to use flax, how much to use, and how to store it. Nutrient information for the different types of flax and recipes are provided. Websites for further information are included.
- Available Online
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nutrition and Food Services
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (13 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Flax
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Flax
- Specialty
- Food and Nutrition
- Abstract
- Flax is a gluten-free grain with a mild nutty flavour. Flax has many health benefits. This pamphlet explains the health benefits of flax, what forms flax comes in, how to use flax, how much to use, and how to store it. Nutrient information for the different types of flax and recipes are provided. Websites for further information are included.
- Responsibility
- Nutrition and Food Services
- Pamphlet Number
- 0543
Foods high in potassium
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35108
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nutrition and Food Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0610
- Available Online
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All fruits and vegetables have potassium. This pamphlet provides a list of foods that are high in potassium. If you have high blood potassium levels, you should avoid these foods. If you have low blood potassium levels, you should choose more of these foods daily. The French version of this pamphlet 2181, "Aliments riches en potassium," is also available.
- Available Online
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nutrition and Food Services
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document ([2] p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Potassium Deficiency
- Potassium, Dietary
- Subjects (LCSH)
- High-potassium diet
- Potassium deficiency diseases
- Specialty
- Food and nutrition
- Abstract
- All fruits and vegetables have potassium. This pamphlet provides a list of foods that are high in potassium. If you have high blood potassium levels, you should avoid these foods. If you have low blood potassium levels, you should choose more of these foods daily. The French version of this pamphlet 2181, "Aliments riches en potassium," is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nutrition and Food Services
- Pamphlet Number
- 0610
Food sources of magnesium
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35167
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nutrition and Food Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0128
- Available Online
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Magnesium is a mineral found in your body. Your body needs magnesium to keep bones, muscles, nervous system and immune system healthy. Magnesium can also help keep your blood sugar and blood pressure under control. How much magnesium needed each day is provided along with a list of foods high in this mineral.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nutrition and Food Services
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Magnesium Deficiency - diet therapy
- Kidney Diseases - diet therapy
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Magnesium deficiency diseases
- Kidneys--Diseases--Nutritional aspects
- Abstract
- Magnesium is a mineral found in your body. Your body needs magnesium to keep bones, muscles, nervous system and immune system healthy. Magnesium can also help keep your blood sugar and blood pressure under control. How much magnesium needed each day is provided along with a list of foods high in this mineral.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nutrition and Food Services
- Pamphlet Number
- 0128
Gastroparesis meal planning
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35152
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nutrition and Food Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2020.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1206
- Available Online
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Gastroparesis means stomach paralysis. This means the stomach is slow to empty. The guidelines in this pamphlet may help you to lower your symptoms and keep up good nutrition. A list of suggested food choices and foods to avoid is provided.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nutrition and Food Services
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2020
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (6 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Diet Therapy
- Gastroparesis
- Nutrition Therapy
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Gastroparesis
- Diet therapy
- Specialty
- Food and Nutrition
- Abstract
- Gastroparesis means stomach paralysis. This means the stomach is slow to empty. The guidelines in this pamphlet may help you to lower your symptoms and keep up good nutrition. A list of suggested food choices and foods to avoid is provided.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nutrition and Food Services
- Pamphlet Number
- 1206
Giving tube feedings at home with a nasogastric tube
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35946
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nutrition and Food Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2018.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1199
- Available Online
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Giving formula through a feeding tube will help keep you nourished until you are able to eat again by mouth. This pamphlet explains how to use and care for your nasogastric tube. An area on the back of the pamphlet known as the home tube feeding record is given to write down the date, formula amount, your weight, tube length, and comments about your home tube feeding. The French version of this pamphlet 1917, "Alimentation par sonde naso-gastrique à domicile", is also available.
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nutrition and Food Services
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2018
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (12 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Enteral nutrition - methods
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Enteral feeding
- Tube feeding
- Abstract
- Giving formula through a feeding tube will help keep you nourished until you are able to eat again by mouth. This pamphlet explains how to use and care for your nasogastric tube. An area on the back of the pamphlet known as the home tube feeding record is given to write down the date, formula amount, your weight, tube length, and comments about your home tube feeding. The French version of this pamphlet 1917, "Alimentation par sonde naso-gastrique à domicile", is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nutrition and Food Services
- Pamphlet Number
- 1199
Healthy eating after your transplant
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams34811
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nutrition and Food Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0107
- Available Online
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Making healthy eating choices after your transplant can help control your weight, blood cholesterol, and blood pressure. Eating healthy can also help control your blood glucose (blood sugar) if you have diabetes. This pamphlet gives tips for healthy eating and explains how to make healthy food choices. Information about reading food labels, making your recipes healthy, safe food handling, and eating out is included. The French translation of this pamphlet 1106, "Manger sainement après une trans…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nutrition and Food Services
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (16 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Organ transplantation
- Diet Therapy
- Abstract
- Making healthy eating choices after your transplant can help control your weight, blood cholesterol, and blood pressure. Eating healthy can also help control your blood glucose (blood sugar) if you have diabetes. This pamphlet gives tips for healthy eating and explains how to make healthy food choices. Information about reading food labels, making your recipes healthy, safe food handling, and eating out is included. The French translation of this pamphlet 1106, "Manger sainement après une transplantation" is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nutrition and Food Services
- Pamphlet Number
- 0107
Heart healthy eating guide
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams36441
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nutrition and Food Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2023.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1887
- Available Online
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Heart healthy eating means having a balance of nutritious whole foods in your meals. Healthy eating can help lower your risk of heart disease by improving your cholesterol levels, lowering your blood pressure, managing your body weight, and controlling your blood glucose (sugar). This pamphlet explains what you can do to eat heart healthy, including tips to help limit sodium (salt), sugar, and fat, and eat more fibre, fruits, and vegetables. Information on how to read a food label is given. A l…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nutrition and Food Services
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2023
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (14 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Heart Diseases - diet therapy
- Heart Diseases - prevention & control
- Diet, Fat-Restricted
- Diet, Sodium-Restricted
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Heart--Diseases--Diet therapy
- Heart--Diseases--Prevention
- Salt-free diet
- Low-fat diet
- Low-fat foods
- Abstract
- Heart healthy eating means having a balance of nutritious whole foods in your meals. Healthy eating can help lower your risk of heart disease by improving your cholesterol levels, lowering your blood pressure, managing your body weight, and controlling your blood glucose (sugar). This pamphlet explains what you can do to eat heart healthy, including tips to help limit sodium (salt), sugar, and fat, and eat more fibre, fruits, and vegetables. Information on how to read a food label is given. A list of resources is included. The French version of this pamphlet 1953, "Guide alimentaire pour un coeur en santé", is also available. The Arabic version of this pamphlet, 2279, is also available.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nutrition and Food Services
- Pamphlet Number
- 1887
Heart healthy eating tips
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37546
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nutrition and Food Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0524
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Healthy eating can help lower your risk of heart disease by controlling your weight, lowering your cholesterol, and preventing or controlling high blood pressure. Suggestions for healthy eating are offered such as tips for lowering your salt intake, increasing fibre, tips to help you eat more vegetables and fruit, and how to eat less sugar and fat. A list of resources is given.
- Available Online
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nutrition and Food Services
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (9 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Heart Diseases - diet therapy
- Heart Diseases - prevention & control
- Diet, Fat-Restricted
- Diet, Sodium-Restricted
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Heart--Diseases--Diet therapy
- Heart--Diseases--Prevention
- Salt-free diet
- Low-fat diet
- Low-fat foods
- Abstract
- Healthy eating can help lower your risk of heart disease by controlling your weight, lowering your cholesterol, and preventing or controlling high blood pressure. Suggestions for healthy eating are offered such as tips for lowering your salt intake, increasing fibre, tips to help you eat more vegetables and fruit, and how to eat less sugar and fat. A list of resources is given.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nutrition and Food Services
- Pamphlet Number
- 0524
Heart healthy, sodium restricted guidelines : 1500 to 2000 mg sodium per day
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37493
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nutrition and Food Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 1166
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Heart healthy eating can help you feel good and give you energy. Eating more fibre and less fat can lower your risk of heart disease by helping control your weight, cholesterol, blood pressure, and diabetes. Eating less sodium (salt) can help manage heart failure and high blood pressure. This pamphlet explains how to eat heart healthy. Foods that are best choices and foods to avoid are listed. Information about fluid, portion size, omega-3 fatty acids, flaxseed, and eating out is included. A li…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nutrition and Food Services
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (15 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Heart Diseases - diet therapy
- Sodium restricted diet
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Heart--Diseases--Diet therapy
- Salt-free diet
- Specialty
- Food and Nutrition
- Abstract
- Heart healthy eating can help you feel good and give you energy. Eating more fibre and less fat can lower your risk of heart disease by helping control your weight, cholesterol, blood pressure, and diabetes. Eating less sodium (salt) can help manage heart failure and high blood pressure. This pamphlet explains how to eat heart healthy. Foods that are best choices and foods to avoid are listed. Information about fluid, portion size, omega-3 fatty acids, flaxseed, and eating out is included. A list of resources is provided. Recipes are included.
- Notes
- Previous title: Heart Healthy, Restricted Sodium Guidelines 1.5 to 2 grams sodium
- Responsibility
- Nutrition and Food Services
- Pamphlet Number
- 1166
High energy, high protein diabetic guidelines
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35106
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nutrition and Food Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0657
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Good nutrition is very important. It will help you feel better and stay strong. Choosing high energy, high protein foods will help you get the nutrition you need to increase your energy levels, gain or maintain weight, heal, fight or prevent infections, and recover quicker from surgery or illness. This pamphlet gives tips to help you eat better and information about protein, energy, high sugar foods to avoid, and nutritional supplements. Recipes and a high energy, high protein sample menu are i…
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- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nutrition and Food Services
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (11 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Diabetes Mellitus - diet therapy
- Diet - Guideline
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Diabetes--Diet therapy
- Specialty
- Endocrine System
- Food and Nutrition
- Abstract
- Good nutrition is very important. It will help you feel better and stay strong. Choosing high energy, high protein foods will help you get the nutrition you need to increase your energy levels, gain or maintain weight, heal, fight or prevent infections, and recover quicker from surgery or illness. This pamphlet gives tips to help you eat better and information about protein, energy, high sugar foods to avoid, and nutritional supplements. Recipes and a high energy, high protein sample menu are included.
- Notes
- Previous title: High energy, high protein diabetic meal planning
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nutrition and Food Services
- Pamphlet Number
- 0657
High energy, high protein guidelines
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams34263
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nutrition and Food Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0564
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Good nutrition is very important. It will help you feel better and stay strong. Choosing high energy, high protein foods will help you get the nutrition you need to increase your energy levels, gain or maintain weight, heal, fight or prevent infections, and recover quicker from surgery or illness. This pamphlet gives tips to help you eat better and information about protein, energy, and nutritional supplements. Recipes and a high energy, high protein sample menu are included.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nutrition and Food Services
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (13 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Diet Therapy
- Diet - Guideline
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Diet therapy
- Specialty
- Food and nutrition
- Abstract
- Good nutrition is very important. It will help you feel better and stay strong. Choosing high energy, high protein foods will help you get the nutrition you need to increase your energy levels, gain or maintain weight, heal, fight or prevent infections, and recover quicker from surgery or illness. This pamphlet gives tips to help you eat better and information about protein, energy, and nutritional supplements. Recipes and a high energy, high protein sample menu are included.
- Responsibility
- Nutrition and Food Services
- Pamphlet Number
- 0564
High energy, high protein, low fat guidelines
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams35147
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nutrition and Food Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0569
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Good nutrition is very important. It will help you feel better and stay strong. Choosing high energy, high protein foods will help you get the nutrition you need to increase your energy levels, gain or maintain weight, heal, fight or prevent infections, and recover quicker from surgery or illness. This pamphlet gives you tips to eat less fat, tips to help you eat better, and information about protein, energy, and nutritional supplements. Recipes and a high energy, high protein, low fat sample m…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nutrition and Food Services
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (10 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Diet - Guideline
- Diet, Fat-Restricted
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Diet therapy
- Low-fat diet
- Specialty
- Food and Nutrition
- Abstract
- Good nutrition is very important. It will help you feel better and stay strong. Choosing high energy, high protein foods will help you get the nutrition you need to increase your energy levels, gain or maintain weight, heal, fight or prevent infections, and recover quicker from surgery or illness. This pamphlet gives you tips to eat less fat, tips to help you eat better, and information about protein, energy, and nutritional supplements. Recipes and a high energy, high protein, low fat sample menu are included.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nutrition and Food Services
- Pamphlet Number
- 0569
High phosphorus foods to limit or avoid
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37464
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nutrition and Food Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2021.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0549
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Phosphorus and calcium are minerals found in your body. When your kidneys are working well, they stay in good balance. This is good for your bones. When your kidneys do not work well, phosphorus levels in your blood go up. This pamphlet explains what causes high phosphorus, the symptoms of high phosphorus, and how to control phosphorus. Examples of high phosphorus foods and drinks to limit and avoid are listed.
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nutrition and Food Services
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2021
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (5 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Phosphorus, Dietary
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Food--Phosphorus content
- Specialty
- Food and Nutrition
- Abstract
- Phosphorus and calcium are minerals found in your body. When your kidneys are working well, they stay in good balance. This is good for your bones. When your kidneys do not work well, phosphorus levels in your blood go up. This pamphlet explains what causes high phosphorus, the symptoms of high phosphorus, and how to control phosphorus. Examples of high phosphorus foods and drinks to limit and avoid are listed.
- Responsibility
- Prepared by: Nutrition and Food Services
- Pamphlet Number
- 0549
High sodium foods to limit or avoid
https://libcat.nshealth.ca/en/permalink/chpams37550
Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nutrition and Food Services.
Halifax, NS:
Nova Scotia Health Authority
, 2022.
- Pamphlet Number
- 0550
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
Eating too much sodium (salt) can lead to high blood pressure, kidney disease, and liver and heart problems. If you have heart, kidney, or liver disease, following a low sodium meal plan can help you manage your condition and feel better. This pamphlet explains how to control sodium intake. Foods to limit or avoid are listed. Information about portion size, how to read a nutrition label, and how to plan meals is included. A list of resources is provided. How to locate nutrition counselling in y…
- Available Online
- View Pamphlet
- Corporate Author
- Nova Scotia Health Authority. Nutrition and Food Services
- Place of Publication
- Halifax, NS
- Publisher
- Nova Scotia Health Authority
- Date of Publication
- 2022
- Format
- Pamphlet
- Language
- English
- Physical Description
- 1 electronic document (12 p.) : digital, PDF file
- Subjects (MeSH)
- Heart Diseases - diet therapy
- Sodium restricted diet
- Subjects (LCSH)
- Heart--Diseases--Diet therapy
- Salt-free diet
- Specialty
- Food and Nutrition
- Abstract
- Eating too much sodium (salt) can lead to high blood pressure, kidney disease, and liver and heart problems. If you have heart, kidney, or liver disease, following a low sodium meal plan can help you manage your condition and feel better. This pamphlet explains how to control sodium intake. Foods to limit or avoid are listed. Information about portion size, how to read a nutrition label, and how to plan meals is included. A list of resources is provided. How to locate nutrition counselling in your area is included.
- Notes
- Previous title: High Sodium Foods to Avoid
- Responsibility
- Nutrition and Food Services
- Pamphlet Number
- 0550
