Illustration of the Canadian (L) and American food guides. Source: Health Canada; USDA
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One thing U.S. and Canadian health authorities agree on is eating fruits and vegetables but the official food guides in each country take a vastly different approach to the consumption of meat and fat.
The administration of U.S. President Donald released updated dietary guidelines for Americans this week while saying it ended “the war on protein.” The new recommendations include nutrient-dense protein from both animal and plant sources in every meal. It also de-villianizes saturated fat from full-fat dairy products and meat sources like beef tallow.
