Updated January 31, 2012

Leading a healthy lifestyle includes eating well, being active, and feeling good about yourself. Canada's Food Guide was designed to give you information on healthy eating for all stages of life. It is based on several main principles:

• Enjoy a variety of foods
• Eat plenty of vegetables, fruits, cereals, breads, and other grain products
• Reduce the amount of fat you eat
• Limit salt, alcohol, and caffeine
• Achieve and maintain a healthy body weight by enjoying regular physical activity and healthy eating.

Find out more about eating well with Canada's Food Guide.