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A councillor in Tofino, B.C., wants to ban fast-food franchises and retail chains from the West Coast surf town in order to preserve its uniquely laid-back character.
For the approximately 2,000 residents of the Vancouver Island community, a craving for a Starbucks coffee or a McDonald’s hamburger means a drive out of town.
Read more: B.C. surf town could ban fast-food outlets
We all know a healthy diet is related to being healthy.
Here are some foods that can help you prevent injuries & maintain and experience greater health;
It’s no surprise that a healthy diet plays an important role in chronic disease prevention, but it turns out some foods may also protect against acute injuries. While nothing can replace proper steps to prevent injury in the first place, such as protective equipment when playing sports or well fitting running shoes, adding a few key ingredients to your diet may be just the thing you need for an extra line of defense. Here’s a rundown of the top foods that can protect your body from injury.
Read more: Eat this, avoid injuries
The top 10 things you shouldn’t be doing with your food such as asking for the first or last bite and talking with food in your mouth.
Read more: The 10 rudest food moves
Canada has expanded its recall of processed food containing hydrolyzed vegetable protein that may be contaminated with salmonella.
The recall now lists more than two dozen items. But the recall could soon be more widespread, because HVP is a flavor-enhancing ingredient used in many packaged foods.
Read more: CFIA expands processed food recall over salmonella
