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All about fruits and vegetables

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Stars of the new Canadian Food Guide

According to the new Canadian Food Guide*, fruits and vegetables have now overtaken grain products in terms of recommended daily requirements. These gifts of nature are really on a roll nowadays! Health insurance policy, medications of the future, anti-cancer foods… the list of attributes keeps growing. In terms of prevention, consuming a large variety of fruits and vegetables could be one of the most healthful eating habits of all.

*Spring 2007


Aim for optimal health!

All health professionals agree that a healthy diet and an active lifestyle are the keys to optimizing your overall well-being. By reading the Food Guide, you’ll better understand the different quantities of food that you and your family need, as well as the best types of foods for you, and the importance of getting more exercise in your daily life.

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