My top natural starchy carb and whole grains Oatmeal (Steel cut oat) Quinoa Sweet potato Brown rice or mixed grain rice Buckwheat noodles or soba noodles Korean sweet potato noodles Pasta made with spelt and kamut or brown rice or quinoa My top vegetables Broccoli Spinach Chinese bok choy Tomato Squash Kale Beet Watercress My top lean proteins Organic egg…
Understand parent’s role and kids’ role Parent’s role is to control what type of food and when to offer it Kids’ role is to decide what to eat and how much to eat Be a good role model Do you think you are a good role model when it comes to healthy eating? Don’t reward with food Offer hugs, praise…
Key nutrients during pregnancy: Quality protein – chicken, pork, beef, fish, tofu, beans, lentils, eggs Adequate calories – extra 300-500 calories per day Iron 23mg Vitamin C – 100mg Calcium – 1000 – 1200mg Vitamin D – 1000 IU Folate/Folic acid – 800 mcg to 1000 mcg (1 mg)/day DHA – at least 200mg/day Zinc 11mg Iodine 220mg Nutritional Supplement:…