Eat Healthy
Eat Well…
- Check out Canada’s Food Guide at www.healthcanada.gc.ca/foodguide
- Adults are recommended to eat 7 - 10 servings of fruits and vegetables each day
- Children and youth are recommended to eat 4 to 8 servings of fruits and vegetables each day
- Choose items prepared with little or no added salt, sugar or fat
- Eating a variety of fuits & vegetables helps lower the risk of many chronic diseases, some types of cancer, and helps with weight management
- Drink water regularly, water is a calorie-free way to stay hydrated - keep a refillable water bottle with you
The key is in the colours!
Canada’s food guide recommends eating 7 to 10 servings of vegetables and fruit each day. Fruits and vegetables are very high in vitamins, minerals, fibre and antioxidants. Eat a wide variety colours to get the most benefits!
Try this local produce from each colour grouping!
Yellow/Orange: Apricots, Cantaloupes, Peaches, Carrots, Sweet Potatoes, Yellow Peppers, Yellow Tomatoes
Blue/Purple: Blackberries, Blueberries, Plums, Purple asparagus, Purple peppers
Red: Cherries, Raspberries, Red Apples, Watermelons, Beets, Radishes, Red Cabbage, Red Onions, Red Peppers, Red Tomatoes, Rhubarb
Green: Green grapes, green pears, asparagus, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, celery, green beans, green cabbage, green peppers, peas, spinach
White/Tan: White Peaches, Cauliflower, Garlic, Ginger, Mushrooms, Onions, Turnips
Each colour represents different photochemicals and nutrients
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The key is in the colours!
Canada’s food guide recommends eating 5 to 10 servings of vegetables and fruit each day. Fruits and vegetables are very high in vitamins, minerals, fibre and antioxidants. Eat a wide variety colours to get the most benefits!
