Nutrition during Lactation

For optimal health, your body needs the right balance of macronutrients (carbohydrate, protein and fat), micronutrients (vitamin, minerals and trace elements) and other healthy substances in food such as fibre and phytochemicals, such as lycopene in tomatoes, pink grapefruit and watermelon. [more]

Nutrition during pregnancy

You need more nutrients than usual during your pregnancy to keep you and your baby healthy.

The body undergoes many changes during this time so it's important to eat a healthful well-balanced diet to support these changes. If your diet is inadequate, your baby will draw on your nutrient stores, which may result in nutrient deficiencies in your body. [more]