The latest version of Canada's Food Guide includes some significant changes such as age- and gender-specific recommendations, more servings of fruits and vegetables (especially orange and dark green varieties) and the mention of staying physically active to maintain a healthy body weight.
The increased fruit and vegetable recommendation (from seven servings to eight to ten servings per day for adults depending on your age and gender) helps to ensure that you get a range of vitamins and minerals. And because fruits and veggies are typically low-cal and low-fat, you can still enjoy a wide variety while keeping your daily calorie intake in check. Following our meal plan based on Canada's Food Guide and adding regular exercise will help you get ready for bathing suit season.
Please note: the attached meal plan is based on a 60 kg, 165 cm, 40-year-old woman who is fairly sedentary.
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