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Obesity: How to lose weight wisely
Eating a balanced, nutritious diet and being physically active is the best way to stay healthy and help reduce your risk of disease. To maintain a stable weight, your energy (kilojoule) intake needs to equal the energy you use. If you use more energy than you consume, you will lose weight. On the other hand, if you eat more than you use, you will gain weight. The general advice is : Cut down on high-calorie foods (Fattening foods ) like : fats (e.g. oils, butter, margarine, peanut butter and some nuts) , alcohol , refined carbohydrates (e.g. sugar, cakes, soft More
Salmonellosis and raw eggs
A number of people who have eaten raw egg products sourced from the egg producer, Green Eggs, have developed Salmonellosis What is Salmonellosis? Salmonellosis is a type of gastro (gastroenteritis) caused by the germ (bacterium) Salmonella. Salmonellosis can affect anyone, however, it is more common in children under five years of age and young adults. The symptoms are often more severe in older people and people with other medical conditions. Prevention Do not use eggs sourced from Green Eggs for the preparation of raw or semi-cooked egg products until advised. Thoroughly cooking eggs renders them safe from contaminants such as More
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