Food Journal
This pamphlet explains how to fill out a food journal. It also includes space to write your goals for the week, examples of serving sizes from Canada’s Food Guide 2019, and a hunger/fullness rating scale.
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Food Sources of Magnesium
Your body needs magnesium to keep your bones, muscles, and nervous system healthy. Magnesium can also help keep your blood pressure under control. This pamphlet lists how much magnesium you need, as well as foods high in magnesium.
Foods High in Potassium
This pamphlet provides a list of foods that are high in potassium. If you have high blood potassium levels, you should avoid these foods. If you have low blood potassium levels, you should choose more of these foods each day. This pamphlet is also available in French.
Foods That May Raise Your Risk of Aspiration
Some people have problems swallowing. This means that some food or liquid may go into the airway. This is called aspiration. This pamphlet lists signs that you may have a swallowing problem, foods that can raise your risk of aspiration, and recommendations from your Swallow Team.
Frequently Asked Nutrition Questions
PL-1242: This pamphlet is part of the Diabetes in Children and Youth Series. This pamphlet has answers to common questions asked by children, youth, and families with diabetes. Topics include how to handle changing appetites, managing food at school, skipping snacks, and more.
Gastroparesis Meal Planning
Gastroparesis means stomach paralysis. This means the stomach empties too slowly. The guidelines in this pamphlet may help you to lower your symptoms and keep up good nutrition. A list of best food choices and foods to avoid is included.
Gestational Diabetes: Diabetes in Pregnancy
PL-1346: This pamphlet is part of the Diabetes in Pregnancy series. Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that some people get during pregnancy. This pamphlet explains how gestational diabetes can affect you and your baby, how to manage it, healthy eating tips and more.
Gestational Diabetes: Diabetes in Pregnancy [Arabic]
PL-1346-AR: This pamphlet is part of the Diabetes in Pregnancy series. Gestational diabetes is a type of diabetes that some people get during pregnancy. This pamphlet explains how gestational diabetes can affect you and your baby, how to manage it, healthy eating tips and more.
Getting Enough Iron During Pregnancy
Iron helps your blood carry oxygen through your body. During pregnancy, you need more iron. This pamphlet explains how much iron you need each day, how you can make sure you get enough iron, and how you will know if you are getting enough iron.
Guide d’alimentation saine pour le cœur
Ce document contient des conseils d’alimentation saine pour le cœur, notamment pour réduire votre consommation de sodium (sel), de sucre et de matières grasses et augmenter votre consommation de fibres, de fruits et de légumes. On y trouve également des conseils pour bien lire les étiquettes de produits alimentaires. This pamphlet is also available in English.