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Healthy Eating Tips for Seniors
National Council on Aging (US)Healthy eating can be hard for seniors when they don’t know how to effectively do their grocery shopping. This resource contains many educational videos to learn about safe and healthy grocery shopping and cooking.
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Protecting Your Loved Ones from Food Illnesses This Holiday: 5 Dangerous Cooking Mistakes to Avoid
National Council on Aging (US)Seniors are more at risk for developing foodborne illnesses, especially during the holidays. Read this resource to learn about how you can protect yourself and your loved ones during the holiday season.
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Food Safety: Easy Ways to Make Food Safer
Health Link B.C.It is very important to protect yourself from foodborne illnesses as a senior. Use this factsheet to learn about ways you can reduce your risk of such illnesses while still maintaining a healthy diet.
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