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Eat a variety of healthy foods each day

Healthy foods Have plenty of vegetable and fruits Eat protein foods Make water your drink of choice Choose whole grain foods

Healthy eating is more than the foods you eat

Be mindful of your eating habits
Cook more often
Enjoy your food
Eat meals with others
Use food labels
Limit highly processed foods
Marketing can influence your food choices
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Canada's Food Guide Main Menu

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Healthy eating recommendations
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Canada’s Dietary Guidelines

Recipes from the kitchen

Fish and herb vegetable packets
Open-face egg salad sandwiches
BBQ chicken drumsticks
Spiced tofu and lentils with turmeric rice
Fruit and yogurt granola parfaits
Mixed bean salad

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2023-09-25

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