Thousands of types of bacteria are naturally present in our environment. Not all bacteria cause disease in humans (for example, some bacteria are used beneficially in making cheese and yogurt). However, the prime causes of food-borne illness include parasites, viruses, and bacteria such as:

1. E. coli O157:H7

2. Campylobacter jejuni

3. Salmonella

4. Staphylococcus aureus

5. Listeria monocytogenes

6. Clostridium perfringens

7. Vibrio parahaemolyticus

8. Vibrio vulnificus

9. Hepatitis A virus, and

10. Norwalk and Norwalk-like virus

Bacteria that cause disease are called pathogens. These organisms can become unwelcome guests at the dinner table. When certain pathogens enter the food supply, they 10 Deadly Bacteria That Can Get In Your Food (And How To Stop Them From Getting There) Recipe

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Eat Your Way To Healthy Hormones

by News Canada

(NC)-Reaching for a mid-afternoon candy bar instead of ripe fruit or raw vegetables can have serious consequences on our physical - and emotional health. According to a recent survey, 70% of Canadians are not getting the recommended five to 10 servings of fruits and vegetables in their diet. As a result, poor eating habits are making Canadians "hormonally" unhealthy.

Poor eating habits not only have a serious impact on our overall health, energy levels and immune system, but the wrong food choices can be emotionally draining too, according to Sam Graci, nutritional researcher and author of the new book - The Food Connection: The Right Food at the Right Time.

Eating refined or processed carbo-hydrates, which are high in fat, salt, sugar or a Eat Your Way To Healthy Hormones Recipe

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Potato Salad with Lobster and Shrimp

by News Canada

1 lb Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled, cooked and cubed

3/4 cup Summersweet Lobster and Shrimp Dip (or Chicken Cilantro Dip)

1/4 cup light mayonnaise

1 small red bell pepper, coarsely diced

1 small green bell pepper, coarsely diced

2 stalks celery, coarsely diced

1 stalk green onion, finely chopped

1/2 small red onion, finely chopped

1 tsp salt

Freshly cracked black pepper to taste

Italian parsley for garnish

Mix 3/4 cup dip with 1/4 cup mayonnaise. Place cooked, cubed potatoes in a medium bowl. Toss with dip/mayo mixture as desired. Add remaining ingredients except parsley and combine well. Chill. Prior to serving, garnish with parsley. Serves 4 - News Canada

Potato Salad with Lobster and Shrimp Recipe

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