McDonald County WIC

09/30/2024

75% of two-year-olds will watch your face to see how you react to a new situation? Check out more developmental milestones for two-year-olds at https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones/milestones-2yr.html.

09/29/2024

Story & Dinner Date! Make some Taco's using your WIC approved foods and read or listen to DRAGONS LOVE TACOS.

Do dragons love tacos? They sure do! But what they don't love is spicy salsa! Find out what happens in this silly book about knowing the details when preparing for a dragon taco party!

Written by Adam Rubin
Illustrated by Daniel Salmieri

Do dragons love tacos? They sure do! But what they don't love is spicy salsa! Find out what happens in this silly book about knowing the details when prep...

09/28/2024

Getting ready to go grocery shopping? Don’t forget the WICShopper app with your benefits list! Better yet, create a shopping list to make your trip faster! Download the WICShopper app from the App Store or Google Play today and register under Missouri.

09/26/2024

Tip #4: Get help learning how to eat healthy. MyPlate.Gov offers TONS of great resources for learning healthy eating habits, including the https://www.myplate.gov/myplate-plan which provides a customized nutritional guide based on personal factors.

We hope you enjoyed the tips for healthier living to celebrate . Thank you for following !

09/25/2024

Wondering what to do with the increased fruits and veggies benefit? Check out the USDA resource https://wicworks.fns.usda.gov/topic/what-do-i-do-with-my/cvb-fruits-and-vegetables to find snack ideas and more!

09/24/2024

Have you ever made food art? Try it out and show your kids that healthy foods can be beautiful and yummy! https://www.myplate.gov/life-stages/families

09/23/2024

Water helps your body:
• Keep a normal temperature.
• Lubricate and cushion joints.
• Protect your spinal cord and other sensitive tissues.
• Get rid of waste through urination, perspiration and bowel movements.

Learn tips for drinking more water and the health benefits of water at https://www.cdc.gov/healthy-weight-growth/water-healthy-drinks/index.html.

Getting enough water every day is important for your health. See tips for drinking more water.

09/22/2024

Work up your appetite with this collection of delicious food nursery rhymes! Featuring "Apple And Bananas", "The Ice Cream Song", "Do You Like Broccoli Ice Cream?", "Peanut Butter & Jelly", "The Muffin Man", and more kids songs!

Don't forget to use your WIC benefits to get some yummy fresh fruits and veggies!


https://youtu.be/i_JQwhPKzdI?si=4ChPIT8BX1rtBK1Z

09/21/2024

09/21/2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAsVy9xKQcQ

Type 2 diabetes was once known as "adult onset" because it was so rare in kids. But not anymore. With one in five school-age children considered obese, the r...

09/20/2024

Try 3-Can Chili for a quick, easy and nutritious meal! https://www.myplate.gov/recipes/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program-snap/3-can-chili

Ingredients
• 1 can (15.5 oz) beans, low-sodium, undrained (pinto, kidney, red or black)
• 10 oz package of frozen corn
• 1 can (14.5 oz) crushed tomatoes, low-sodium, undrained
• 1 teaspoon chili powder (or more, to taste)

Directions
• Wash hands with soap and water.
• Place beans, corn and tomatoes into a pan.
• Add chili powder to taste.
• Stir to combine.
• Continue to stir over medium heat until heated thoroughly.

With almost no cooking required to prepare this chili, just open cans of beans, corn, and tomatoes, and heat everything together in a pan!

09/19/2024

Tip #3: The earlier you start your child on healthy eating habits, the more likely they will continue those habits for the rest of their life! Check out the MyPlate resources for healthy living at any stage of life: https://www.myplate.gov/life-stages.