Healthy Eating: Information from Health Canada to help keep you and your family safe and healthy
Healthy eating means eating a variety of foods from the four food groups to feel good and maintain your health. Eating well along with being active can also lower your risk of disease and help you reach–and maintain–a healthy weight.
Healthy eating is important to good health. Nutritious foods nourish your body and give you energy to lead a healthy, active lifestyle. Eating the right foods can also help reduce your risk of nutrition-related chronic diseases, like heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and cancer.
Canada’s Food Guide
Eating Well with Canada’s Food Guide recommends choosing the right types and amount of food for your age, sex, activity level, and health.
Meal planning basics
Eating healthy meals can be easy even when you’re busy. All you need is a good plan. Spend a few minutes each week to plan your meals and snacks. This will help get meals on the table faster and save time and money.
Healthier grocery shopping
Eating well starts at the grocery store. It’s easy to make nutritious meals and snacks when your kitchen is stocked with healthier ingredients.
Time-saving cooking tips for healthy meals
Getting healthy meals on the table fast is easy with these time-saving tips.
Healthy beverages
Water is the best way to quench your thirst. Other nutritious options include milk and fortified soy drinks.
Eating well when eating out
There are many healthy choices available when eating out. Many cafeterias, fast food outlets, and restaurants offer heart-healthy menu options that are good for you and taste great.
Trans fat
Scientific evidence has shown that dietary trans fats can increase your risk of developing heart disease. To combat this, you can choose food for yourself and your children that contains little to no trans fat.
Source: Health Canada
