I'm Tony Clement, Canada's Minister of Health, and today I'd like to share with you some "Food
for Thought," information available to everyone on Health Canada's web site.
We're very fortunate in Canada to have not only a very productive agricultural sector, but also
a wide variety of foods imported from around the world. When you set out to "eat healthy," be sure
to try Italian, Chinese, Middle Eastern or any of the other great ethnic foods Canada has to offer.
Pay attention to portion sizes - by reading the new nutrition labels now required on food products
you will see how many portions the package contains, and many people are surprised to discover they
are actually eating two or more portions when they thought they were eating only one!
Remember: Healthy eating and great taste go hand in hand; There are no "good" or "bad"
foods - moderation is the key; And everything tastes better when you enjoy it with family and friends!
