California Department of Health Services - WIC Branch
About Us
The Women, Infants and Children program is a federally-funded health and nutrition program for women, infants, and children. WIC helps families by providing checks for buying healthy supplemental foods from WIC-authorized vendors, nutrition education, and help finding healthcare and other community services. Participants must meet income guidelines and be pregnant women, new mothers, infants or children under age five. In California, 82 WIC agencies provide services locally to over 1.4 million women, infants and children each month at over 600 sites throughout the State.
Articles by California Department of Health Services - WIC Branch
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Quesadillas
Makes 6 pieces Ingredients: 2 small tortillas ¼ cup mashed beans ½ cup shredded reduced-fat or regular cheddar...
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Refried Beans
Makes about 5 cups Ingredients: 1 pound dried pinto beans* water, as needed 2 cloves garlic, minced or ¼ teaspoon...
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Southern Cornbread
Makes 12 muffins, corn sticks, or pieces Ingredients: 2 cups cornmeal 1½ teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon...
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Spicy Carrot Salad
4 servings, about 1 cup each Ingredients: 6 cups shredded carrots (cabbage or cucumber) 2 cloves garlic, minced or...
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Three Little Pigs’ Vegetable Soup
4 servings, about 1 cup each Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil 1 finely chopped onion 2 cups chopped...
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Tooty Fruity Salad
4 servings, about 1 cup each Ingredients: 2 cups fruit, cut into bite-sized pieces (such as banana, strawberries,...
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Tostadas de Nopales
Makes 8 tostadas Ingredients: 1 (16 ounces) jar cut nopales (cactus) 1 medium onion, cut into 1-inch strips 3...
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Veggie Lasagna
Makes about 12 (3-by-3-inch) pieces Ingredients: 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 3 cups low-fat cottage cheese 1 (10...
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Yankee Noodle Dandy Soup
4 servings, about 1¼ cup each Ingredients: 1 package (3 ounces) instant dry noodle soup mix such as Top Ramen 4...
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Make Healthy Food Choices
Why eat healthy foods? Healthy foods give you energy to live, learn, and be active. They help you to: Grow at a...
Topics: Healthy Eating Strategies
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