Healthcare providers can help their expectant mothers and growing babies receive good nutrition through a combination of education, support, and practical technology. To this end, Sifter’s technology will connect the dots between nutrition guidance and the grocery cart. Our evidence-based algorithms identify which grocery foods are suitable not only for high-risk pregnancies, but for other chronic diet-sensitive conditions like diabetes and hypertension. Sifter's easy-to-use technology supports:

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• Medically tailored grocery (MTG) lists. Expectant mothers are advised to eat foods that are high in folic acid, iron, calcium, and protein, and limited in sodium, refined sugars, and flours. Applying that guidance during a trip to the grocery store is a challenge. Health professionals use Sifter to easily generate a list of specific grocery items that fit the expectant mother's unique diet needs at her preferred food retailer.  

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• Cultural and dietary preferences. Sifter's sophisticated Food as Medicine platform can further personalize the MTG list to align with the patient's cultural, religious, or dietary preferences (e.g., vegetarianism, veganism, food allergies). More personalized, actionable guidance increases the likelihood of dietary compliance.

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• More grocery product variety to meet every budget. Fresh, whole foods are often the best choice for supporting maternal health, but they can be expensive, hard to find (especially in food deserts), and prone to spoilage if not used soon enough. Sifter technology identifies suitable foods and beverages across all grocery food categories — frozen, canned, dried, fresh, and convenience — giving the pregnant patient far more options that suit her health needs and budget.

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• Smartphone scanner. Our product barcode scanner can be seamlessly integrated into any health app, giving expectant mothers a personal shopping tool when they need it most. Patients use their phone to scan grocery foods and instantly learn whether the item is right for their maternal health needs. No more second-guessing in the grocery aisle.

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In high-risk pregnancies, a medically tailored diet ensures that both mother and baby receive the nutrients needed for the best possible perinatal outcomes. Sifter’s Food as Medicine platform connects your patients to grocery foods that support a healthy pregnancy.

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