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Canada’s food guide

Healthy food choices

Make it a habit to eat a variety of healthy foods each day.

Eat plenty of vegetables and fruits, whole grain foods and protein foods. Choose protein foods that come from plants more often.

  • Choose foods with healthy fats instead of saturated fat

Limit highly processed foods. If you choose these foods, eat them less often and in small amounts.

  • Prepare meals and snacks using ingredients that have little to no added sodium, sugars or saturated fat
  • Choose healthier menu options when eating out

Make water your drink of choice

  • Replace sugary drinks with water

Use food labels

Be aware that food marketing can influence your choices

Make it a habit to eat vegetables, fruits, whole grains and protein foods
Limit highly processed foods
Make water your drink of choice
Use food labels
Marketing can influence your food choices

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Date modified:
2020-08-18

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