Family Nutrition Resources from Extension
We help individuals and families make the healthy choice the easy choice.
FoodWIse Info Sheets
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Helping your child try new foods | A probar nuevos alimentos
Build a better snack with healthy foods | Crear una merienda mejor con alimentos saludables
Mix up your meals with new ideas | Enriquezca sus comidas con nuevas ideas
How to store leftovers | Cómo conservar las sobras
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Recipes for Families – English / Spanish
Cucumber and Red Onion Salad | Ensalada de pepino y cebolla roja
Confetti Cabbage Slaw | Ensalada de col
Fresh Fruity Spinach Salad | Ensalada de espinacas con frutas frescas
Spring Vegetable Saute | Un salteado de verduras de primavera
Spiced Chunky Applesauce | Pure de manzana con especias
Crunchy Apple Salad | Ensalada crocante de manzanas
Zucchini and Tomatoes | Los calabacin y tomates
Oven-fried Potatoes | Papas fritas al horno
Italian Vegetable Casserole | Estofado tipi italiano con verduras
Squash-Apple Casserole | Plato de calabaza y manzana hecho al horno
Potato, Black Bean and Kale Skillet | Papa, frijoles negros y col rizada en la sarten
Recipes for Older Adults – English / Spanish
Microwave Baked Apple | Manzanas horneadas en el microondas
Oven-fried Potatoes | Papas fritas al horno
Peach or Berry Shortcake | Tartaleta de durazno o bayas
Roasted Tomatoes with Herbs | Tomates con hierbas al horno
Spanish Omelet Scramble | Omelet con hortalizas
Sweet Potato Patties | Pastelitos de camote
Zesty Peas & Carrots | Chicharos suculentos y sanahorias
Baked Zucchini Fries or Sticks | Palitos de calabacin fritos al horno
Broccoli and Cauliflower Soup | Sopa de brocoli y coliflor
Cabbage Comfort | Col reconfortante
Coffee Mug Peach Crisp | Crocante de durazno servido en taza de cafe
Fresh Fruity Spinach Salad | Ensalada de espinacas con fruta fresca
Quick Tips Videos
FoodWIse Quick Tips Videos provide suggestions for buying and preparing healthy food on a budget. Learn how to choose healthy drinks and snacks, mix up your meals, store leftovers, and understand food packaging dates.
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Spend Smart. Eat Smart. by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach provides resources to help you plan, shop and cook healthy meals on a tight grocery budget.
MyPlate Kitchen provides recipes and resources to support building healthy and budget-friendly meals. Recipes are inspired by MyPlate and include healthy options from the food groups including vegetables, fruits, whole grains, lean proteins, and fat-free and low-fat dairy.
