Canada's Shift to Plant-based Food

Serving as the official guideline for a healthy diet for Canadians for decades, Canada's Food Guide 2019 update has largely replaced animal products with plant-based alternatives.

Wondering what caused this dramatic shift in recommendations? Our three-part video series explores The Canada Food Guide and just how reliable it is at recommending a healthy balanced diet. Part one of the series looks back at how the guide has changed over the years, and why this version recommends far less meat and milk than past versions.