Canada's Food Guide appears to be reducing its emphasis on meat and dairy in a healthy diet and instead recommending consuming more plants and plant-based protein, according to a draft circulated for public feedback, reports The Globe and Mail. Health Canada intends to finalize and release the new version of its influential guide in the coming months, but a report containing details of a draft version suggests a significant departure from the current guide, last updated in 2007.
The draft appears to move from four food groups down to three: "vegetables and fruits," "whole grains," and a new "protein foods" group. The existing “meat and alternatives” and “milk and milk products” categories appear set to be eliminated and instead combined under "proteins."
Instead of the current "rainbow" pattern, the draft report shows three groups organized in a grid-like design. The draft also appears to move away from prescribing specific servings and portions. Full Story
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