Information Update: Start Your New Year Right by Following Canada's Food Guide
(firmenpresse) - OTTAWA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 01/03/12 -- Almost everyone makes New Year's resolutions at some point in their lives. Many Canadians resolve to eat better and become more physically active each year. If these are among your goals for 2012, learning more about Canada's Food Guide will help you and your family know how much and what kind of food you need, and the importance of physical activity.
Eating Well with Canada's Food Guide provides recommendations on how many servings () of each food group you should eat each day, including Vegetables and Fruit, Grain Products, Milk and Alternatives, Meat and Alternatives. The Food Guide also encourages people to limit foods (http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/food-guide-aliment/maintain-adopt/limit-eng.php) and beverages that are high in calories, fat, sugar or salt (sodium).
By following the recommendations in Canada's Food Guide, you will get the vitamins, minerals and nutrients you need. You may also reduce your risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, certain types of cancer and osteoporosis as well as contribute to your overall health and vitality.
To eat well, start by following these easy tips for each of the four food groups:
Vegetables and Fruit
Grain Products
Milk and Alternatives
Meat and Alternatives
A diet low in saturated fat and trans fat can help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. For good health, include a small amount of unsaturated fat each day such as canola, olive or soybean oil, margarine or mayonnaise.
If you're thirsty, make water your beverage of choice. It's a great calorie-free way to quench your thirst. Milk, fortified soy beverages and 100% juice are also healthy options. Limit your intake of soft drinks, sports drinks, energy drinks, fruit drinks and punches, sweetened hot and cold beverages as well as alcohol. These beverages can be high in calories and low in nutrients.
For more information on healthy eating, please visit:
Eating Well With Canada's Food Guide ()
Advice for Different Ages and Stages ()
Using the Food Guide ()
The % Daily Value ()
Eat Well and Be Active Educational Toolkit ()
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Health Canada
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