Eating according to Canada's Food Guide
Canada's Food Guide -- a pillar of strength in the country's approach to healthy eating, or fraught with flaws and seriously outdated? We're going to find out!
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Eating according to Canada's Food Guide starts...now. I miss sriracha #FoodGuideDiary instagram.com
by Heather Loney via twitter 6/22/2015 2:29:53 PM -
Is Canada’s Food Guide unrealistic? @jamesarmstrong7 and I will try and find out this week! globalnews.ca/news/2042397/i… #FoodGuideDiaryby Heather Loney via twitter 6/22/2015 2:36:56 PM
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So this is going to be interesting. 8 servings grain, 3 protein - opposite of what I generally eat. #FoodGuideDiary twitter.com/heatherloney/s…by James Armstrong via twitter 6/22/2015 2:37:50 PM -
Is Canada’s Food Guide unrealistic? @jamesarmstrong7 and I will try and find out this week! globalnews.ca/news/2042397/i… #FoodGuideDiaryby Heather Loney via twitter retweeted by jamesarmstrong7 6/22/2015 2:37:53 PM
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Most afraid of the grains required. I'm supposed to have 6-7 servings a day. That seems crazy. #FoodGuideDiaryby Heather Loney via twitter 6/22/2015 3:37:46 PM
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Oh just measuring baby carrots. Totally normal behaviour #FoodGuideDiary instagram.com
by Heather Loney via twitter 6/22/2015 4:09:22 PM -
Pretty much nailed this lunch though #FoodGuideDiary instagram.comby Heather Loney via twitter 6/22/2015 4:20:19 PM
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First time buying bread and milk in a long time. #foodguidediary instagram.com
by James Armstrong via twitter 6/22/2015 11:02:04 PM -
I followed the food guide for 18 weeks and lost over 40 pounds. By making changes to the food I prepare for my family, to abide by the guide, we noticed marginal changes to taste of the food I was preparing, and did not suffer. The portion sizes I consumed were moderately reduced, but within a very short while this did not bother me.
The one trick which helped me stick to the Food Guide was provided by my dietician. She had stated that if ever I was hungry between meals, that I was welcome to eat as many fresh raw fruits of vegetables as snacks. (This helped, but trust me, I was not gorging on carrots, celery, grapes and apples).
What I will say is that eating this diet will definitely help you eat a healthy balanced diet. I question whether you would be able to sustain your weight on it. -
Cup of Oatmeal with "meat alternative" peanut butter. Usually have protein powder in it as well, but… instagram.com/p/4RToWBlnfk/
by James Armstrong via twitter 6/23/2015 12:03:09 PM -
And a serving of fruit #foodguidediary instagram.com/p/4RUOqqlnQe/
by James Armstrong via twitter 6/23/2015 12:03:19 PM -
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@heatherloney like I thought. I'm looking for ways to eat grains while actively avoiding protein just to make servingsby James Armstrong via twitter 6/23/2015 12:05:33 PM
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@jamesarmstrong7 Agreed. I packed "random bun" (as I'm calling it) for lunch - would much rather have some dang protein #FoodGuideDiaryby Heather Loney via twitter 6/23/2015 12:05:40 PM
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Macros for day 1. Weight down 0.5 lbs from first day. #FoodGuideDiary http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CILww_KUsAED9se.jpg
by James Armstrong via twitter 6/23/2015 12:06:43 PM -
Another beef: different products use different serving sizes, making things that much more confusing #FoodGuideDiary http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CIMG0SUUAAAvP9R.jpg
by Heather Loney via twitter 6/23/2015 1:43:03 PM -
CFG says 1 serving cereal is 30g, but different products use 36, 28, 55g etc #FoodGuideDiaryby Heather Loney via twitter 6/23/2015 1:44:37 PM
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Had to turn down a coffee offer b/c Food Guide says 'drink water' - I'm sure black coffee is fine, but no guidance offered #FoodGuideDiaryby Heather Loney via twitter 6/23/2015 2:16:00 PM
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Three hours after breakfast on Day 2 of #FoodGuideDiary and I am far more hungry than usual.by James Armstrong via twitter 6/23/2015 2:26:40 PM
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Fruit servings three and four. Hoping this will get me to lunch. #foodguidediary instagram.com
by James Armstrong via twitter 6/23/2015 2:34:09 PM -
All Bran, dry. Because I used up my 'milk' servings already #FoodGuideDiary instagram.com
by Heather Loney via twitter 6/23/2015 4:05:53 PM -
The fact that the cereal is stale isn't helping anything, but 1 serving of grains down, yay!by Heather Loney via twitter 6/23/2015 4:11:09 PM
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Lunch. Day 2. 1.5 servings of protein, two servings of grain. Two servings of veggies. #foodguidediary instagram.com
by James Armstrong via twitter 6/23/2015 5:10:49 PM -
Lunch: normal salad plus random bun and yogurt #FoodGuideDiary (clearly not a chef) instagram.com
by Heather Loney via twitter 6/23/2015 5:45:41 PM -
The yogurt doubles as salad dressing and dip for the random bun. I win at food. #FoodGuideDiaryby Heather Loney via twitter 6/23/2015 5:51:36 PM
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One of the main criticisms of the Guide is it ignores so many foods (supplements, condiments etc). I feel that pain today #FoodGuideDiaryby Heather Loney via twitter 6/23/2015 6:52:52 PM
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Not looking good for hitting the grain target today #FoodGuideDiary http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CINW2XXUcAATyho.jpg
by Heather Loney via twitter 6/23/2015 7:32:42 PM -
Could you survive only eating what the Canada Food Guide recommends? @heatherloney @jamesarmstrong7 are trying it. Follow #FoodGuideDiaryby Alan Carter via twitter retweeted by jamesarmstrong7 6/23/2015 9:28:32 PM -
1 serving tofu is supposed to be 150g. Package says 88g, scale says 136...so that's...math!! #FoodGuideDiary http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CIOFT8nWIAAMW4E.jpg
by Heather Loney via twitter 6/23/2015 10:55:46 PM -
Half a steak, spinach, avocado, toast and a tall glass of milk. #foodguidediary instagram.com
by James Armstrong via twitter 6/23/2015 11:15:27 PM -
Staying on top of the serving requirements is all about prep. Breakfast for tomorrow is ready. #FoodGuideDiary http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CIOKH1AWoAAFfcx.jpg
by Heather Loney via twitter 6/23/2015 11:16:45 PM -
End of Day 2: was super lethargic all day, likely from missing a good dose of protein at breakfast (have to ration it!) #FoodGuideDiaryby Heather Loney via twitter 6/24/2015 12:59:47 AM
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Beyond the boredom of no condiments, supplements (no info on Guide about them), biggest beef is ridic grain requirements #FoodGuideDiaryby Heather Loney via twitter 6/24/2015 1:04:57 AM
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Also, even for someone who doesn't mind measuring food normally, making sense of the serving sizes is overly complicated #FoodGuideDiaryby Heather Loney via twitter 6/24/2015 1:06:04 AM
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Kicking off day 3 of the #foodguidediary with two eggs (one serving of protein), two pieces of the… instagram.com
by James Armstrong via twitter 6/24/2015 11:04:07 AM -
My macros from day 2. A whole lot of carbs. Weight beginning day 3 is down another 2.2 pounds. #FoodGuideDiary http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CIQtBg2UsAEATNv.jpg
by James Armstrong via twitter 6/24/2015 11:08:26 AM -
So I'm down to 250.8lbs. 2.8 altogether. I should point out that I'm a bit bigger than average. I expected to lose weight #FoodGuideDiaryby James Armstrong via twitter 6/24/2015 11:10:06 AM
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I took in about 2.000 cals yesterday. Roughly 1.000 less than usual. But far more carbs than usual. #FoodGuideDiaryby James Armstrong via twitter 6/24/2015 11:12:10 AM
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So day 3 of #FoodGuideDiary I still feel lethargic. I've been relentlessly hungry since Monday but I expected that.by James Armstrong via twitter 6/24/2015 12:01:07 PM
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Macros from Day 2, ended up getting more protein than I thought. Just needed it earlier in the day #FoodGuideDiary http://pbs.twimg.com/media/CIQ5NkgUwAAr1yA.jpg
by Heather Loney via twitter 6/24/2015 12:01:41 PM -
I think the most difficult but if the #FoodGuideDiary so far is calculating what a serving is and how many I need in a day.by James Armstrong via twitter 6/24/2015 12:01:53 PM
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Also finding it hard to not eat "too many" servings of "meats and alternatives" while also eating 8 servings of grain. #FoodGuideDiaryby James Armstrong via twitter 6/24/2015 12:03:08 PM
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And a serving of meat is far less than I originally thought. 2.5 oz instead of whatever was in front of me. #FoodGuideDiaryby James Armstrong via twitter 6/24/2015 12:03:52 PM