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Stories@IH, News, Alerts
March 22, 2023
Reducing the amount of food wasted not only can save you money – it can help save our planet. Get 5 tips to minimize how much food you throw out.
… what ingredients, foods and meals you can freeze, and get tips for better tasting frozen food. … Do you find that you avoid leftovers in your fridge … container in the freezer for spoiled foods and scraps from food preparation. When it fills up, add it to your compost …
Stories@IH, News, Alerts
October 28, 2024
As we approach the Halloween season, the has put together some tips--including tips to keep children safe and healthy during their trick-or-treating.
… first check the candy to make sure packaging is intact and safe. Don’t eat candy if the package is already open. If it … unless the person who made it is familiar to you.   4. Food allergy considerations from Food Allergy Canada : Hold … Red Cross - Canadian Red Cross Ten Halloween Safety Tips – Canada Safety Council 10 ways for your child to stay …
Stories@IH, News, Alerts
March 19, 2025
Food exploration activities give kids hands-on experience with food in a fun and interactive way by letting them explore different foods using their five senses
… Food exploration activities give kids hands-on experience with food in a fun and interactive way by letting them explore … senses … Interior Health, IH, Stories@IH, blog post,food tips, nutrition, groceries, grocery, inflation, cooking, …
Stories@IH, News, Alerts
March 28, 2023
Growing our own food, seed saving, promoting food literacy in schools and buying local all contribute to creating a sustainable food system in B.C.
… is an important step towards ensuring resiliency in our food system and that crops can adapt to the changing climate. … for how B.C. can become a world leader in a safe and sustainable food system.  … It can be overwhelming … system in B.C. … Interior Health, IH, Stories@IH, food tips, nutrition, healthy food, food security, sustainability, …
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View food security, healthy eating and nutrition information to help promote lifelong health.
… snacks throughout the day following guidance from Canada’s Food Guide. Starting in the second trimester you will need to … (HealthLink BC) Feeding Young Children Vegetable and Fruit Tips Pack and Go Lunches Pack and Go Snacks Canada’s Food … that: Everyone can get food that is affordable, healthy, safe, and reflects their culture Everyone has a voice in how …
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Find out how to get approval to operate a food premise and learn about the safety practices you must follow.
… 90 … Food premises are places where food intended for the public … Our Environmental Health Officers help keep the public safe by making sure food premises follow proper food safety … – information for hunters and butchers … Learn more about safe food handling practices. Food service safety training …
Stories@IH, News, Alerts
January 21, 2026
Health officers work with food operators to help ensure food sold to the public is safe to eat. Here’s how you can spot a vendor that isn’t permitted by IH.
… Approved food businesses operate under a valid permit or approval … the region to help ensure food sold to the public is safe to eat. “For approved facilities we do a review to … food operators to help ensure food sold to the public is safe to eat. Here’s how you can spot a vendor that isn’t …
Stories@IH, News, Alerts
March 17, 2023
Explore the frozen food aisle at your grocery store to save money and to find nutritious produce picked and frozen at their peak ripeness.
… risk going bad before they can be eaten, leading to wasted food and money. Frozen produce can be stored for months, … since it travels long distances to the stores. Frozen food, on the other hand, is picked in season and can be … peak ripeness. … Interior Health, IH, Stories@IH, food tips, nutrition, groceries, grocery, inflation, cooking, …
Stories@IH, News, Alerts
December 5, 2023
With the help of funding from IH's Community Food Action Initiative, United Way helped launch the Kimberley Cranbrook Food Hub.
… a three-year pilot project to provide UWBC with Community Food Action Initiative funding to enhance the food security program. This collaboration allows everyone to … One example of this successful partnership are the food hubs in the East Kootenays. For many years, a number of …
Stories@IH, News, Alerts
March 17, 2022
Learn how our dietitians work with communities to increase food security, support food literacy and strengthen local food systems.
… Recently, COVID-19 and climate change events have brought food issues to the forefront. Supply chain issues and labour shortages have highlighted weaknesses in our global food system. Forest fires, heat domes, floods and mudslides … that is affordable, culturally preferable, nutritious and safe. Early in the pandemic, IH public health dietitians and …