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Joe Hammontree
Program Associate
Family Nutrition Program
701 S. Norton St.
Corunna, MI 48817
Phone: 989-743-2251
Fax: 989-743-4891
email: hammont2@msu.edu
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The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP-Ed) is a Fun & Free program for Shiawassee County residents who are eligible Food Stamp participants.
SNAP-Ed instructors are trained by Michigan State University and will share information on nutrition and food shopping in a group or by working one-on-one.
How Snap-Ed can help you:
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To stretch your food stamps by learning how to manage your money
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Improve your shopping skills
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Learn how to make delicious low-cost meals
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Improve your health by eating better
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Make meals more fun with new recipes
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Learn about food safety.
Who can get SNAP-Ed?
- Any Shiawassee County resident who are Food Stamp eligible!
- You can be of any age!
- Man or Woman!
- You can live alone or with someone!
MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer. Michigan State University Extension programs and materials are open to all without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, religion, age, height, weight, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, or veteran status.
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Hot or Cold Chocolate
Ok, so I don't know about you, but I am missing summer already. Somehow this colder weather kind of snuck right in on us. As I look out the window to the blizzard outside, I am reminded that thankfully we don’t have this all year long and that winter will soon be fading into spring...but not soon enough. As you try to keep yourself warm these next few months, look no further than the kitchen. Remember those soups and stews that you did not want to try this summer because it was so hot? Now is the time!!
Here is another recipe that can help keep you warm. This recipe comes from the Eating Right is Basic recipe set produced by Michigan State University. This recipe makes about 48 servings of hot or cold chocolate and should be stored in an air tight container and will last all winter if you don’t drink it first.
INGREDIENTS:
10-11 Cups Nonfat Dry Milk (this equals one 8-quart container)
4 1/2 to 5 Cups Powdered Chocolate Drink mix (the kind you add to milk)
1 to 1 1/2 Cups Powdered Non-Dairy Creamer
DIRECTIONS:
1. Combine ingredients in a large bowl until all of the white streaks have disappeared and the mix is an even, light chocolate color.
2. Store in an airtight container.
TO MAKE THE HOT OR COLD CHOCOLATE:
For Hot Chocolate, fill your cup 1/3 full with mix and remaining 2/3 with hot water. Stir.
For Cold Chocolate, stir 1/3 Cup mix with 1 Cup of very cold water. Stir or shake until smooth.
This counts as 1 serving of your daily Diary MyPyramid Requirements.
Enjoy! Happy Cooking and Healthy Eating!!!
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WO1006 Nutrition for Kids Life: How to Make Your Toddler a Great Eater.
During the toddler years, your child needs to show that he/she is seperate from you. He/she needs to be independent and explore, but also know their limits. Your job is to provide them with a nutritious diet and help them to learn to eat healthy. This Bulletin with give you hints on trusting your toddlers tummy, serving healthy snacks, common food concerns, choking dangers, expected behaviors and more.
WO1003 Nutrition for Life: Sodium; The facts
Sodium is a mineral that our bodies need. You usually eat sodium as sodium chloride, or salt. Salt is found naturally in foods, is added in some processed foods, and is added at the table. For some people, high sodium intake leads to high blood pressure. Be sure to check out this bulletin for those hints and tips on how to reduce your sodium intake. Also, why we need sodium in our diet, recommendations for substitutes for sodium, and low sodium meal suggestions.
WO1014 Nutrition for Adults' Life: Balancing Food & Physical Activity, How To Maintain a Healthy Weight in Adulthood
Maintaining a healthy weight is not easy! In a market full of quick fixes and fad diets the emphasis is not about healthy eating. To keep a healthy weight, it is important to eat healthy and be active. Take a closer look at this bulletin for those tips and tricks to maintain a healthy weight, including activity boosters, eating regular meals, distractions from your goal, and other great ways to be a fit and active individual.
WO1034 Safe Food After a Tornado
Every county in Michigan has experienced at least one tonado in the past 55 years. The Michigan State Police Emergency Management Division gives Tornadoes a high human health risk rating because of the risk for unprotected individuals in a storm path and the lack of warning time. But what happens if you experience a tornado? This bulletin will help you by getting you prepared, and knowing what to do after the tornado passes. Many times we exerience power outages after such storms. What food is good, what is bad? This bulletin will give you the necessary information that you need to keep your family safe from harm, long after the tornado has passed.
If you are interested in any of these brochures or interested in finding a brochure, you may contact the Shiawassee MSU Extension at 989-743-2251
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Creating a Positive Eating Environment
All children have their finicky moments. As adults, we are often concerned when a child refuses to eat the foods we have prepared for them. While meal time may become frustration, it is important to create a positive environment. Here are some ideas for creating a positive environment in which the children can eat and enjoy their meals and snacks.
¨ Eat in a new location – on the steps, under a tent or card table covered with a blanket, in the backyard.
¨ Use smaller plates. Serve smaller portions. Children often become overwhelmed by a large amount of food on a plate and will refuse to eat any of it.
¨ Have children help set the table.
¨ Have children create a special centerpiece for the table.
¨ Seat children with smaller appetites between children with larger appetites to model good eating habits.
¨ When children try a new food, present them with an “I tried it!” badge.
¨ Let children help with food preparation.
¨ Present foods in different shapes ( squares, circles, triangles).
¨ Present foods in different colors – add food coloring to the batter of pancakes, waffles, muffins.
¨ A child is more apt to eat food that he of she helped prepare. Allow them to feel helpful at meal time.
From the Association for Child Development (1-800-234-3287)
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