24 Jan 2019 --- Canada’s revised food guide, updated from the 2007 version, has shifted its recommendations towards a plant-based diet, is less focused on meat and dairy and eliminates some food groups. The dramatic overhaul by Health Canada is receiving mixed reactions. The federal government’s recommendations are coming under fire from the country’s dairy industry which is pointing out the distinct lack of advice towards consuming milk, while nutrition experts believe the updates provide guidelines for a healthy diet that Canadians can tailor to their own dietary preferences and cultural norms.
