Nutrition

Eggs: A Natural Fit into Canada's Food Guide

What’s one smart food choice that Canada’s Food Guide recommends? Eggs! Whether they are hard boiled or eaten as a snack, or they fill the protein portion of your plate, eggs are nutritious and delicious. The guide also reminds Canadians that healthy eating is about more than the foods you eat – it also means:

Where Do Eggs Fit In?

Canada’s Food Guide recommends protein-rich Canadian eggs as part of a well-balanced diet. Not only are Canadian eggs delicious, but they provide some of the most important nutrients for Canadians to consume in a day. Two eggs contain 13 grams of high-quality protein. Perfect for the ‘protein foods’ portion of the plate.  

Plan Your Plate!

Make Canada’s Food Guide Work For You!

Myth The new Food Guide eliminates eggs, milk, meat, and is mostly plant-based. Myth The new Food Guide doesn't include portion sizes, so the amount of food we eat isn't important.
Fact The "protein foods" section includes both plant-based (tofu, beans, lentils, nuts) and animal-based (eggs, meat, poultry, dairy) protein choices. Fact

It illustrates the proportions of vegetables and fruit, protein foods and whole grains to fill your plate, rather than providing specific portion sizes. This guidance provides an easier and more flexible way to build balanced meals.

Canada’s Food Guide encourages Canadians to cook at home more often, enjoying meals with friends and family. As an ideal ingredient to include with other whole, unprocessed and vitamin-rich foods, eggs can help bring everyone to the table to enjoy fast, easy and delicious meals together. Pair Farmhouse Breakfast Cups with whole grain toast and a side of sautéed veggies for a perfect ‘Food Guide Snapshot’ meal.