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Do your kids think that peas come from the freezer…or that tomatoes come from a can? If so, March may be the perfect time to talk to them about where their food really comes from. 

It’s Nutrition Month® and this year’s theme “Celebrate Food, From Field to Table” focuses on the celebration of nutritious food—right from where it’s grown and harvested to when it ends up on our dinner table. 

 

Whether it's hitting the snooze button, mindlessly surfing the Internet or even “watching and waiting” for the water to get hot enough in the shower, everyone wastes time throughout their day. Be aware of common daily time wasters; and by eliminating some (or all), you'll be able to get much more out of your day.

Lists That Work for You

If your “to-do” list is too long it may actually prevent you from crossing things off. Try creating a shorter list that includes only your top three priorities each day – you'll get a major self-esteem boost when you can cross off all three tasks, day after day, motivating you to do more in the same amount of time.

Complete 7-Day Cleanse is advising consumers that the unauthorized product "Complete 7-Day Cleanse" is being recalled because it contains a number of active ingredients with a combined effect that may pose serious health risks. "Complete 7-Day Cleanse" is a multi-ingredient natural health product promoted for "cleansing" or removing toxins from the body.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is warning people with allergies to clams not to consume Knorr Soup du jour brand Cream of Potato & Leek Soup Mix described below. The affected product may contain clams which are not declared on the label.

Voluntary over-the-counter product recall limited to Rolaids® Antacid bottles in Canada

Recently, McNeil Consumer Healthcare in the U.S., in consultation with the FDA, announced a voluntary recall of certain lots of OTC products in North America, Central America and the Caribbean. In Canada, the impact does not extend beyond ROLAIDS® ANTACID TABLETS packaged in bottles of 150 and 100 counts.

Health Canada is warning consumers not to use the unauthorized product "The Slimming Coffee," which was previously sold as "Lose Weight Coffee," because it was found to contain the undeclared prescription drug sibutramine and may pose serious health risks. This product is promoted as a natural coffee beverage used for weight-loss.

Sibutramine is used to treat obesity and should only be used under the supervision of a health care practitioner. Sibutramine may cause serious side effects including cardiovascular reactions such as increased blood pressure, chest pain, and stroke. Other side effects include dry mouth, difficulty sleeping and constipation.

(Photo: "Lose Weight Coffee" – outer packaging.)

You’re Not Alone, so Double Your Chances, Quit Together! 

January means resolutions, and one of the most popular each year is quitting smoking. Michelle Brooks had tried to quit smoking several times, but always ended up picking up the habit again. It was tough enough to quit for herself, but when her mother’s emphysema worsened, Michelle knew she had to quit for her mom. 

The BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) is advising British Columbians to discard any unpasteurized dairy products from the Home on the Range raw dairy in Chilliwack.

As part of an ongoing investigation by public health officials in Vancouver Coastal Health and Fraser Health, the BCCDC Public Health Labs recently tested products from this dairy, which distributes through a variety of outlets in the Lower Mainland. Products tested included unpasteurized raw milk, yogurt, cream, butter and cream cheese. Of these samples, five tested positive for fecal contamination.

British Columbia is the perfect spot for outdoor winter fun, but too many people are injured or killed each year while taking part in backcountry activities, including B.C. residents and visitors.

Unprepared or inexperienced skiers, hikers and snowmobilers can face significant danger in B.C.’s terrain. The following are important tips to help you plan your trip:

·         Take the weather, trail and avalanche conditions into account and plan appropriately.

·         Have the right equipment with you, practise with your equipment and check conditions before heading out into the back-country.

·         Before you head outdoors be sure to leave a trip plan with a responsible individual and stick to that trip plan. For a printable copy of a trip plan and to learn more about being safe when getting outdoors, visit www.adventuresmart.ca.

·         Learn about avalanche safety and risks, and get the most recent bulletin and weather forecast at www.avalanche.ca.  Take the conditions into account and plan appropriately.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and Siena Foods are warning the public not to consume the Siena brand mild Cacciatore Salami described below because this product may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

The following Siena brand meat product is affected by this alert:

Product	Size	UPC	Best Before date
Cacciatore Salami, Mild	Variable weight packages	N/A	2010 MA 04