DHA (an Omega-3 fat)
What Does It Do?
DHA supports your baby's normal brain and eye development.
How Much Do We Need?
DHA intakes in pregnant Canadian women average only 80 mg/day. Experts in lipid nutrition recommend at least 200 mg of DHA a day for pregnant and breastfeeding women.
Where Can I Get It?
- Salmon
- Sardines
- Mackerel
- Herring
- DHA-enriched foods such as milk, eggs, yogurt and bread
Eating Well with Canada’s Food Guide recommends that Canadians eat at least 2 Food Guide servings (of 75 g or 2 ½ oz each) of fish a week.*
*Health Canada provides advice for limiting exposure to mercury from certain types of fish.
Try our recipes rich in DHA
Slow Baked Salmon with Tomato, Orange, and Basil Sauce
French Toast with Yogurt and Fruit Topping
Salmon Roll-Up Snacks
Take our DHA Quiz