How do I check what's in my food during pregnancy?

With Good Roots, scan any product barcode and see exactly what's inside—plus what the research says about each ingredient. No more Googling every item on the label.

What foods should I watch out for while pregnant?

The main ones: high-mercury fish (shark, swordfish), raw or undercooked meat and eggs, unpasteurized dairy, and cold deli meats. Alcohol is also a no-go. Check our Foods to Avoid guide for the full list and alternatives.

Can I drink coffee while pregnant?

Yes, in moderation. Most doctors say up to 200mg of caffeine per day is fine—that's about one 12oz cup of coffee. Good Roots can help you track caffeine in different products.

What does Good Roots do?

Good Roots is an app for expecting moms. Scan any food barcode to see what's inside and what the research says. We check ingredients against FDA, ACOG, and CDC guidelines so you don't have to.

Yes. We don't sell your data, period. Your health info stays yours. See our Privacy Policy for the details.

Good Roots on Good Morning Washington (ABC7): Food Scanner

Good Roots on Good Morning Washington

What a day! We're excited to share that Good Roots was featured on ABC7's Good Morning Washington on March 2, 2026. Erica joined the show to talk about why the app was built and how it's helping expecting mothers navigate one of the most stressful parts of pregnancy, grocery shopping.

You can watch the full segment and read the article here: New Good Roots app aims to ease pregnancy food struggles with safer grocery picks

What We Talked About

The conversation covered what so many expecting mothers deal with every day, standing in a grocery aisle, staring at an ingredient list, and wondering if what you're about to buy is actually safe for you and your baby.

Here's what was shared on the show:

Why grocery shopping during pregnancy is so stressful. Between conflicting advice online, ingredient lists full of things you can't pronounce, and well-meaning but outdated guidance, most moms end up guessing or
How Good Roots works. Scan any product barcode and the app breaks down every ingredient, checking each one against a research-backed knowledge base of nearly 6,000 ingredients. Every verdict links back to published research from the FDA, ACOG, and CDC.
Personalization for your pregnancy. The app adjusts results based on your trimester, dietary preferences, and health conditions like gestational diabetes or preeclampsia.

The Research Behind the App

Good Roots isn't built on opinions or blog posts. The app's ingredient knowledge base includes 868 individually researched ingredients with nearly 6,000 total lookup keys. Each ingredient includes safety guidance for every stage of pregnancy, from planning through postpartum and breastfeeding.

Every verdict cites its source. If the FDA says to limit caffeine to 200mg per day during pregnancy, that's exactly what Good Roots tells you, with the citation to back it up. If you want to understand what's in the food you're buying, check out our Foods to Avoid During Pregnancy guide.

Good Roots is available on the App Store for iPhone. Download it at usegoodroots.com/download and start scanning with confidence.

Thank You

A huge thank you to the Good Morning Washington team at WJLA ABC7 for having us on the show. And thank you to every mom who has downloaded Good Roots, sent feedback, and helped us make the app better. We're building this for you and we're just getting started!

Good Roots on Good Morning Washington

What We Talked About

Here's what was shared on the show:

Why grocery shopping during pregnancy is so stressful. Between conflicting advice online, ingredient lists full of things you can't pronounce, and well-meaning but outdated guidance, most moms end up guessing or

How Good Roots works. Scan any product barcode and the app breaks down every ingredient, checking each one against a research-backed knowledge base of nearly 6,000 ingredients. Every verdict links back to published research from the FDA, ACOG, and CDC.

Personalization for your pregnancy. The app adjusts results based on your trimester, dietary preferences, and health conditions like gestational diabetes or preeclampsia.

The Research Behind the App

Good Roots is available on the App Store for iPhone. Download it at usegoodroots.com/download and start scanning with confidence.

Good Roots Featured on Good Morning Washington

Good Roots on Good Morning Washington

What We Talked About

The Research Behind the App

Thank You

Good Roots Featured on Good Morning Washington

Good Roots on Good Morning Washington

What We Talked About

The Research Behind the App

Thank You