NEW: Express access to COVID-19 vaccine record is now available.

The MyHealth.Alberta.ca Network showcases trusted, easy-to-use health and wellness resources from Alberta Health Services and Alberta-based partner organizations. The network is led by MyHealth.Alberta.ca, Alberta’s source for consumer health information. Our partners are committed to helping Albertans better manage their health and wellbeing. Health experts across Alberta make sure that the information on these sites is accurate and up-to-date. Our partners include

MyHealth.Alberta.ca Network
Health Information and Tools > Patient Care Handouts >  Following Canada's Food Guide: Care Instructions

Main Content

Following Canada's Food Guide: Care Instructions

You can use Canada's Food Guide to know how much vegetables and fruits, whole grain foods, and protein foods to eat every day.

At meals, fill half the plate with vegetables and fruits. Try to include a variety of colours and textures.

Try eating apples, carrots, berries, cabbage, sweet potato, pears, peppers, leafy greens, or tomatoes. Vegetables and fruits can be fresh, frozen, canned, or dried.

Fill one-fourth of the plate with whole grain foods. Try quinoa, whole grain pasta, whole grain bread, oatmeal, or brown rice.

Fill one-fourth of the plate with protein foods. Try foods like eggs, beans, fish, poultry, lean meat, peanut butter, or tofu.

Other protein foods include low-fat dairy products like milk, yogurt, and cheese or fortified soy beverages.

For 24/7 nurse advice and general health information call Health Link at 811.

Where can you learn more?

Go to https://www.healthwise.net/patientEd

Enter Z059 in the search box to learn more about "Following Canada's Food Guide: Care Instructions".

Current as of: September 20, 2023

Author: Ignite Healthwise, LLC Staff

Clinical Review Board
All Healthwise education is reviewed by a team that includes physicians, nurses, advanced practitioners, registered dieticians, and other healthcare professionals.

Care instructions adapted under license by your healthcare professional. If you have questions about a medical condition or this instruction, always ask your healthcare professional. Ignite Healthwise, LLC disclaims any warranty or liability for your use of this information.

For 24/7 nurse advice and general health information call Health Link at 811.

Current as of: September 20, 2023

Author: Ignite Healthwise, LLC Staff

Clinical Review Board
All Healthwise education is reviewed by a team that includes physicians, nurses, advanced practitioners, registered dieticians, and other healthcare professionals.