Vitamins & Minerals
Health Canada Says that breastfed babies should receive 400 IU of this vitamin every day
What is Vitamin D?
This is the number of food groups in the CFG. Bonus points if you can name them!
What is 3?
Bonus: Fruits & Veggies, Proteins, & Whole Grains
Research says doing this is good for your mental health, improves conversation, and helps you have enjoyable mealtimes
What is eating with others?
Processed meats such as deli meats, raw hotdogs, etc.?
Meats, peanut butter, eggs and lentils are good sources of this, making them good choices for pregnant women and good first food choices for babies.
What is iron?
This is the fraction of your plate that should have animal or plant protein
What is 1/4?
Look here to find serving sizes and nutrient information
What is the nutrition label?
What is sushi/sashimi?
Drink or eat something containing this vitamin if you are taking an iron pill. It helps you absorb and use the iron.
What is vitamin C?
According to CFG, this should be your beverage of choice at meals
What is Water?
What is the fridge?
This food is at higher risk of E. coli contamination and should be kept out of your salad while pregnant
What is sprouts?
This vitamin and this mineral work together to help you have strong bones and teeth
What are vitamin D and calcium?
Doing this will help you make healthier food choices and eat fewer processed foods
What is cooking (or eating) at home (or menu planning, or label reading)
Always do this before you prepare or eat food, and after blowing your nose, or going to the bathroom
What is wash your hands?
Caffeine intake is reduced to this amount (mg or cups of coffee) during pregnancy
What is 200 mg, or 2 cups of coffee?
(about 4 cups of tea)
Planning to get pregnant? Taking this before and during your pregnancy helps to prevent birth defects like spina bifida.
What is Folic Acid?
Buyer beware! These can trick you into buying and consuming foods that may not be healthy for you!
Do this to your cell phone during a meal to increase conversation with others at the table
What is keep it away from the table, in silent or vibrate, or turn it off?!
We most often think of this kind of cheese to avoid while pregnant, but it can also apply to milk or apple ciders.
What is unpasteurized foods?