Healthy eating is a pattern of eating that contributes to your best possible health. These resources cover many healthy eating topics including eating habits, essential nutrients, food labelling, meal planning and food safety. 

Making small changes and setting goals can help you change how you eat. Long-term changes to your eating habits can make a big difference to your health. 

Understanding the labels on packaged foods is key to making healthier choices. Learn more about food labels on packaged food.

In this section, find resources on food safety at home and the grocery store, as well as preparing safe food for an emergency. Learn more about food and water safety.

Find healthy eating and nutrition topics that are important to you. To learn more see Healthy Eating and Nutrition Topics A-Z.

Your body needs vitamins and minerals to stay healthy. Food is the best source of many of these essential nutrients. Learn more about nutrients in your diet.

Reach your healthy eating goals by learning to plan meals and shop for healthy foods. Learn more about planning, shopping and preparing meals.

Plant-based eating focuses on vegetables and fruit, whole grains, legumes (beans, peas, and lentils), nuts and seeds. It is a way of eating that de-emphasizes meat and its contribution to our meals. Learn more about plant-based foods.

Learn how to lower the amount of sodium (salt) you eat. This can help lower your risk for high blood pressure and heart disease. Learn more about sodium in your diet.

Learn more about the benefits of and ideas for making water your drink of choice. Learn more about reducing sugary drinks in your diet.

Below are useful resources about healthy eating. If you are looking at other websites, see our guide on Finding Reliable Healthy Eating Information on the Internet.

Canada’s food guide is intended for healthy Canadians 2 years of age and older. Eating according to the food guide promotes overall health and nutritional well-being and can help Canadians reduce their risk of developing chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease and certain types of cancer. The food guide provides advice on food choices and eating habits, as well as recipes and tips on healthy eating for various settings and life stages.

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Last Updated: June 2021