Canada Food Guide Alternatives
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Posted 1 month ago
Rachelle Wood, a holistic nutritionist who runs rachellewood.caout of Prince Edward Island, believes the Canada Food Guide can be improved for everyday eating habits.
"One problem with the food guide is that it neglects to mention anything about food allergies. More people are being diagnosed with allergies to nuts, eggs, corn, soy, dairy and wheat products. The food guide does not list healthy alternatives if you wish to avoid these foods."
Instead of looking at the four categories that are laid out in a horizontal fashion, for people who need to modify the food guide, she recommends a pyramid system where you eat more of what is at the base of your pyramid, and less of what's at the top.
"The bottom, or foundation, of the pyramid is vegetables, then fruit and carbohydrates, protein and fat as the top."
She notes that within her practice, clients seek out fattening foods and simple carbohydrates when they are under stress.
"The best way to stay healthy is to follow a whole-foods diet, exercise often and reduce stress levels," she explains.
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