The “new” Canadian Food Guide was introduced on Jan. 22, 2019 – seven years ago.

At the time, Health Canada committed to revising it within five years. That revision was due in 2024. It never happened. The guide remains frozen in time, untouched by inflation, affordability pressures, or a rapidly evolving food system.

When unveiled, the 2019 guide marked a complete departure from every version that came before it. Long-standing food groups were abandoned. Milk was effectively sidelined, with water promoted as the beverage of choice. The guide pivoted decisively toward plant-based eating, positioning fruits and vegetables as the foundation of daily diets.

Among dietary professionals, the shift was widely celebrated as modern and........

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