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Is milk healthy? Canada's new food guide says not necessarily

Canada has released a new food guide, and one thing is noticeably missing - a daily dose of dairy. The guide does away with food groups entirely, and instead encourages people to eat a variety of unprocessed foods.The last time the food guide was updated was in 2007, and the version unveiled on Tuesday took three years of consultations.The changes have been praised by advocates for plant-based diets, but have raised the ire of the dairy lobby.Instead of recommending Canadians get a specific number of servings, the guide lumps dairy in with other proteins.Canadians are advised to fill half their plate with fruits and vegetables, a quarter with starches or grains and a quarter with protein.

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