It's no surprise that the vegetables and fruit group is first and foremost in the new Canada's Food Guide in terms of daily servings. Rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fibre, vegetables and fruit are a veritable long-term health insurance policy. Brimming with colour and flavour, most have the added benefit of being low in calories and fat.

Featuring a serving of vegetables or fruit from each of the five colour groups is one way to add healthy variety to your menu. By using produce from all the colour groups, you will have at your fingertips, a veritable palette of textures and tastes.

The CPMA offers two recipe databases for your reference:

• 5 to 10 a day Recipe Database
• http://www.dlicious.ca

More information can also be found here:

• CPMA's Health and Nutrition Portal
• CPMA's Food Safety Portal
• Canada's New Food Guide
• Canadian Health Network