Fun Facts: March 2025


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Fun Facts: March 2025

Wellness Wisdom: Activities for Building Happy, Healthy Families

March is National Nutrition Month®! When discussing nutrition, we often focus on the ideal of well-balanced, homemade meals. However, nutrition encompasses everything we eat. Let's explore how to make healthier choices when dining out.

  1. Choosing water instead of a pop or other sweetened drink is an easy way to stay hydrated while avoiding unwanted calories and added sugar
  2. Opt for a side-salad or side of roasted vegetables instead of the French fries. Eating the veggies first can help fill your tummy!
  3. Pay attention to your body's signals for hunger and fullness. Many of us were raised to always finish what's on our plate, but this can lead to overeating. Instead, save the leftovers for another time!

 

Read more tips here!

Breastfed From the Start: Helpful Tips for Mastering Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding takes a lot of energy for your body to keep up with, resulting in you needing to eat more food! A nutritious, balanced diet will help you stay energetic and make plenty of milk for your baby. But what is the right amount?

 

Daily Recommendations

Vegetables

3 or more cups

Fruits

2 – 3 cups

Grains

6 – 8 oz

(1 oz = 1 slice bread, 6” tortilla, ½ cup cold or cooked cereal, ½ cup cooked pasta, ½ cup rice, 3 cups popcorn)

Protein

5.5 – 6.5 oz

(1 oz = 1 oz of meat, fish or poultry; ¼ cup cooked beans, peas, or lentils; 1 egg; 1 tbsp nut butter)

Dairy

3 cups

Water

~16 cups (125 oz)

 

Read more about breastfeeding nutrition here!

Delicious & Nutritious Recipes: Simple, Kid Approved Dishes to Try at Home

Tuna Salad

A quick and easy lunch!

 

Tuna Salad with Avocado and Lemon

 

 
 
 
 
 
Ingredients:
  • ½ cup avocado mashed
  • 2 juiced lemons
  • 10 ounces canned tuna
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • Dijon mustard to taste
Directions:
  1. Wash prep area, your hands, and the avocado and lemons.
  2. Mash avocado with a fork. Juice lemons. Drain tuna.
  3. Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Mix well.
  4. Serve with vegetable dippers, whole grain bread, or whole grain crackers.

 

Source: WICHealth.org Health eKitchen.