NMSU ICAN Taos

It's important that students eat nutritious foods to help their bodies grow and set them up for success in the future. Start building healthy eating habits using tips, tools, and resources. https://www.myplate.gov/resources

Plan for leftovers. Make larger recipes with enough servings for multiple meals to use that week or freeze for later. This reduces the number of times you need to prepare meals.

Dairy Alternatives for Kids Who Won't or Can't Drink Milk Vegan lifestyles and food allergies are common reasons that some children do not consume dairy products. However, keep in mind that not all non-dairy alternative brands and styles are created equal.

Mealtime Tip. Have everyone share what they did during the day. What made you laugh or what you did for fun?

Fruits and vegetables grown by your local farmers are usually harvested within 24 hours of being brought to market. This means that the freshness of this produce is superior to that harvested and shipped from thousands of miles away.

Prep after school snacks on weekends to save time during a busy school week! Explore for quick and easy recipes to make with your kids. https://www.myplate.gov/myplate-kitchen

Cambia tus pizzas. Crea pizzas caseras e individuales sobre mollete inglés integral o tortillas. O bien, haga una pizza tradicional con harina de trigo integral prefabricada. No te olvides de las coberturas vegetales.

Switch up pizza night. Create individual, homemade pizzas on whole-wheat English muffins or tortillas. Or, make a traditional pizza using a pre-made whole-wheat flour. Don’t forget the veggie toppings.

ICAN Snacks - Red, White, & Blue Frozen Juice Cubes NMSU ICAN and NMSU Otero County Cooperative Extension Service present Red, White, & Blue Frozen Juice Cubes, with Caitlyn Lowe.Ideas for Cooking and Nutritio...

Eating whole grains, as part of an overall healthy diet, may help with weight management.

Comer cereales integrales, como parte de una dieta saludable en general, puede ayudar a controlar el peso.

We have the ICAN program in 20 of New Mexico's 33 counties! To find your county's page search NMSU ICAN and the name of your county. You can also visit our website at ican.nmsu.edu or call 1-877-993-3637.

Cocinar un salteado de verduras. Usa el doble vegetales y la mitad del arroz o fideos para una sabrosa cena de lunes sin carne. ¿Cuál es tu verdura favorita o mezcla de verduras en un salteado?

Veg-out your stir-fry! Use twice as much vegetable and half the rice or noodles for a tasty meatless Monday dinner. What is your favorite veggie or mix of veggies in a stir-fry?

It’s ! Enjoy a summer day outside and visit your nearest farmers’ market. 🥒🌽🥕🌾

Check out to use the farmers’ market locator and find one near you. https://www.myplate.gov/app/shopsimple

Eat your greens! 🌱🌱🌱✨ showing off his market haul! Try some of what is the freshest of the season this Saturday 8-12:30 at the Taos County Courthouse Parking Lot 🛍️🍎🥬🫛🥕

Melons, melons, melons galore! Watermelons are popping up in stores and farmers’ markets, too. Grab summer by the slice! Search for your nearest farmers’ market using the tool. myplate.gov/shopsimple 🍉🍉🍉

Seeds and plants which produce food for household consumption are eligible to be purchased with SNAP benefits.

Dietary fiber from vegetables, as part of an overall health diet, helps reduce blood cholesterol levels and may lower risk of heart disease.

Planifique qué hacer con las sobras. Haga recetas más abundantes con porciones suficientes para varias comidas para usar esa semana o para congelar y usar más adelante. Esto reduce la cantidad de veces que debe preparar comidas.

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of children and SNAP-eligible families in your community? We're hiring for an ICAN Health Education Specialist in San Juan County. You can find more information in the flyer below and apply at this link https://careers.nmsu.edu/jobs/health-education-specialist-remote-locations-new-mexico-united-states

ICAN Snacks - Peanut Butter Sticks NMSU ICAN and Otero County Cooperative Extension Service present ICAN Snacks - Peanut Butter Sticks, with Caitlyn Lowe.Ideas for Cooking and Nutrition (ICAN)...

Fomente las bebidas para niños. Haga que el agua, la leche láctea baja en grasa o sin grasa o el agua carbonatada sin azúcar sean las opciones preferidas para sus hijos. Sirva jugo 100% natural solo de vez en cuando.

Encourage kid-friendly drinks. Make water, low-fat or fat-free dairy milk, or unsweetened seltzer the go-to options for your kids. Serve 100% juice only on occasion.

As the heat wave continues, here are some tips to help take care of your furry friends from ready.gov.

Pick lower-sugar options. Choose packaged foods that have less or no added sugars such as plain low-fat or fat-free yogurt, unsweetened applesauce, or canned fruit packed in its own juice or water.

Getting some physical activity during the day can help you have a good night’s . 😴 Here are some more tips for better sleep: https://bit.ly/3qjzvbc

Feeling blue? Enjoy a summer day and shop for some refreshing blueberries! Find your nearest farmers’ market using the app. myplate.gov/shopsimple

💡Tip: Freeze blueberries to make a great, icy snack to beat the summer heat or to enjoy all year!

Physical activity can make daily life better. So get more active — and start feeling better right away! Boost your mood, sharpen your focus, reduce your stress and improve your sleep.

Lleve los vegetales con usted. Lleve con usted algunos palitos de zanahoria, apio o jícama crujientes. Un recipiente pequeño de tomates cherry o de guisantes dulces también es una merienda fácil.

Think outside the store. Farmers markets and farm stands can be great options for picking up fresh produce at a discount. Check out the New Mexico Farmer’s Market Association website to find your local farmer’s market or farm stand https://farmersmarketsnm.org/

Stretch your food dollars with Double Up Food Bucks New Mexico!
Get more fruits and vegetables when you spend your SNAP EBT Card dollars at participating farmers’ markets, farm stands, mobile markets, and grocery stores. It’s easy with Double Up Food Bucks!
For example, if you spend $10 from your SNAP EBT Card at a participating outlet, you get another $10 to buy fresh fruits and veggies grown in New Mexico. It’s that easy!
To learn more about how the Double Up Food Bucks program works and to find a participating outlet near you visit: https://www.doubleupnm.org/