Canada Food Guide quick facts: What’s in, what’s out and new lifestyle tips

OTTAWA – Canada Food Guide quick facts

Health Canada has updated its advice for Canadians to help them eat better and develop healthier food habits.

What’s new:

– Recommends eating plenty of veggies and fruits, whole grains and protein foods

– Promotes choosing proteins that come from plants more often

– Says water should be your drink of choice

– Provides tips on what to avoid or limit: processed, prepared foods, added sodium and sugar

– Emphasizes reading food labels and being aware of marketing influence

What’s out:

– No more food groups or portion sizes

– Dairy no longer its own category; healthy dairy options now included with proteins and unsweetened drinks

– Daily intake of oils and fats no longer promoted and saturated fats discouraged

– No more promotion of juice or sweetened milk

New healthy eating lifestyle tips include:

– Cook more often rather than buying meals

– Be mindful of eating habits

– Take time to eat rather than eating while working or doing other things

– Involve others in planning and preparing meals

– Food traditions can be part of healthy eating; share them across generations and cultures

– Eat with other people