Healthy Eating

Healthy eating is important to good health. Food nourishes your body and gives you energy to maintain a healthy, active lifestyle. Eating the right foods can also help reduce your risk of many chronic diseases.

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Eat Well Central

Cooking and meal planning tips

Making healthy meals doesn't have to take a lot of time. A little planning goes a long way in helping you have healthy eating habits.

Grocery shopping tips

The food you buy and bring home is what you and your family will actually end up eating. Eat well by making wise food choices when you shop.

Eating Well with 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.

Use the Nutrition Facts table

Learn how to use the Nutrition Facts table to choose and compare foods at the grocery store. Follow some easy steps before choosing foods for you and your family.

Healthy grocery shopping with kids

The grocery store is a perfect place to get kids involved in healthy food choices. Letting kids pick something new from the produce section, and showing them how to read a nutrition label, are good ways to grab their interest.

Healthy eating for kids on the go

Back-to-school is the start of exciting new experiences for our children. Take advantage of all that enthusiasm to add a healthier twist to school lunches and on-the-go snacks.

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What is healthy eating?

Healthy eating means choosing the right types and amount of food for your age, sex, activity level, and health. Follow these steps to help you get the nutrients you need.

Making healthy food choices

Eating healthy means eating the amount and types of food recommended in Canada’s Food Guide. It also means limiting foods and drinks high in calories, fat, sugar,and salt (sodium).

Eating out tips

You can enjoy eating out while following Canada's Food Guide. Many cafeterias, fast food outlets, and restaurants offer healthier alternatives. Try these ideas for healthy eating away from home.

Healthy eating tips for children

Promoting healthy eating habits with your children when they’re young will help them continue to eat well throughout their lives.

Healthy holiday eating

Sticking to your healthy eating plans can be challenging during the holidays. With parties, busy schedules, and endless temptations, it’s easy to let healthy habits slide during the festive season.

The sodium issue

Have you heard that Canadians eat too much sodium? It's true. Most of us eat more than twice as much as we should. But chances are you don't know that this applies to you and your kids!