TOP 7 TIPS TOEATING WELL

Eat a variety

Go for fibre

Limit red meat

Keep it to less than 1 alcoholicdrink a day for women, and

less than 2 alcoholic drinks aday for men.

Rethinkyour drink

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Avoid sodiumand sugar

Canada Food Guiderecommends filling halfyour plate with fruits andvegetables.

Try limiting the amount ofred meat to three servings aweek and avoid processedmeat.

Fill 1/4 of your plate withwhole grain products that are

high in fibre. Such as beans,chickpeas and lentils.

Sodium and sugar areespecially common inprocessed food. Read theNutrition Facts table to learn ifa food product is high in addedsodium or sugar.

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7Prepare withcareFor general good health, it'simportant to prepare, cook,and store food with care tokill harmful bacteria that cancause food-borne illnesses.

Choosehealthy fats

Everyone needs fat in their diet,but not too much. A healthy

diet includes a small amount- 30to 45 ml (2-3 tbsp)- of

unsaturated fat per day. Thisincludes oil used for cooking,

salad dressings and softmargarine..

For free nutrition information, call 8-1-1to speak to a Registered Dietition, or you

can email a Healthlink BC Dietitian.