Author: Stéphanie Gingras-Hill, RD

As a dietitian I have been involved in promoting health through nutrition in various settings. Now at Toronto Public Health I work in the Peer Nutrition Program discussing healthy eating strategies with families and caregivers of young children. I love learning new things about nutrition and food, trying creative recipes and sharing my discoveries with others.
iron, vitamin C, orange slices, spinach salad 6 easy ways to get more vitamin C and iron during pregnancy
Nutrition · Pregnancy

6 easy ways to get more vitamin C and iron during pregnancy

Stéphanie Gingras-Hill, RD

Did you know that a pregnant women needs about 50% more iron in her diet than when she’s not pregnant?  It's true!  During pregnancy, you'll need this extra iron because you're making more blood to help deliver nutrition and oxygen to your baby.  You're also building your baby’s iron stores for the first six months… Continue reading 6 easy ways to get more vitamin C and iron during pregnancy

Baby being fed by spoon in front of a vivid yellow background. When to introduce baby to new food
Baby's First Year · Nutrition · Parenting

When to introduce baby to new food

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With all the different sources of information out there, you may feel confused about when to start your baby on solid food.  By solid food, I mean food that is not breast milk.  At Toronto Public Health, we recommend feeding your baby only breast milk for the first 6 months of life. At 6 months,… Continue reading When to introduce baby to new food

Pregnant woman sleeping on couch Pregnant and Tired? 5 tips to get more iron for your body
Nutrition · Pregnancy

Pregnant and Tired? 5 tips to get more iron for your body

Stéphanie Gingras-Hill, RD

How Getting More Iron in Your Diet Can Help You Feel Energized Since finding out that you are pregnant you may be feeling more tired than usual.  Even though it’s normal to feel tired during pregnancy, if your iron levels are low, you can feel even more tired.  Iron plays an important role in carrying oxygen to… Continue reading Pregnant and Tired? 5 tips to get more iron for your body

3 reasons to take a multivitamin when you’re pregnant
Nutrition · Pregnancy

3 reasons to take a multivitamin when you’re pregnant

Stéphanie Gingras-Hill, RD

If you're pregnant, you've likely been told to take a prenatal multivitamin.  I know that not all pregnant people I meet take one because they aren't sure why they should.  Here's why: 1)  It helps you and your baby get the extra vitamins or nutrients you need Healthy eating is important to help you and your baby… Continue reading 3 reasons to take a multivitamin when you’re pregnant