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Food preparation and safety

Food poisoning can be avoided by correct food preparation and safety in the kitchen. Learn more about food storage, preparation, and cooking.

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Understanding food labels

Food labels help you make healthier food choices when shopping cooking for you and your family. Read on to better understand how to read food labels.

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Listeria (food poisoning)

Listeria is bacteria carried in some foods that can cause an infection and may lead to miscarriage. Find out ways to avoid listeria infections.

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Food cravings during pregnancy

Food cravings are sudden urges to eat a particular type of food. They are a real phenomenon and affect many females during pregnancy.

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Your baby's growth and development - 5 months old

At 5 months, your baby is growing and developing quickly. They may soon sit on their own, prepare for solid foods and language skills.

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Appetite changes and food aversions during pregnancy

It’s common to experience food cravings or a food aversion during pregnancy. Find out how to ensure you continue to eat healthily if this affects you.

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Foods to avoid when pregnant

Important facts about which foods you should avoid, limit, or take extra care with when you're pregnant.

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Five food groups

Learn about the five food groups and how eating a variety from each group every day will help your child develop and grow.

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Introducing solid food

By the time your baby is about 6 months of age, breast milk or formula will no longer provide all the nutrition they need for healthy growth.

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Preparing home for when your baby arrives

Bringing your baby home can be an exciting time. From clothes, bedding and car seats, here are a few hints on what you should have ready.

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