November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month Lung cancer is one of the most common cancers, and it is the most common cause of cancer death in Ontario. Smoking is the main cause of lung cancer and it is responsible for approximately 71% of all lung cancer cases in Ontario. The more someone smokes and the …
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in Ontario women. Approximately one in eight women will get breast cancer in their lifetime, but more people in Ontario survive breast cancer than almost every other cancer. This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, learn how to help protect yourself. Reduce Your Risk: There are things you can do …
Officially launched on August 10th, 2022, Market Greens is an initiative in St. James Town that aims to bring affordable fresh fruits and vegetables year-round to low-income residents facing food insecurity. As of 2016, 32% of St. James Town residents have low incomes as compared to the Toronto average of 17%. From an interview with …
Consuming a range of wholesome foods from each of the five food groups is the key to good nutrition. Eating foods from each of the following dietary groups will help your body get all the vitamins and nutrients it needs to function. Dairy or a dairy substitute: These foods are great providers of calcium, which is necessary for strong, healthy bones. Fruit: Fruits are an excellent source of vitamins, minerals, dietary fibre, and phytonutrients, …
On July 6th 2022, Sherbourne Health’s Food for Good™ Market Greens opened its doors at The Corner @ 240. The aim of this program is to make vegetables and fruit more accessible to community members throughout the year. The market also aims to build the capacity of its customers by offering nutrition education opportunities. You can …
