About this site
This website is designed to help nourish the lives of parents and their growing children
and families. We believe that healthy foods and recipes make a difference in the
lives of families and help moms' meet their families' dietary needs. We offer easy-to-read
nutrition information and basic cooking tips for kids and families. We help moms
balance the enjoyment of feeding their families with the fun of living a healthy,
active lifestyle.
The recipes on this website were created by expert home economists in the Betty
Crocker® Kitchens with the help of registered dietitians from the Bell Institute
of Health and Nutrition. Each recipe contains at least one ingredient that qualifies
for the USDA WIC food package.
Please be sure to check with your state or local WIC program for eligibility of
these products.
About WIC
Since 1974, the WIC program (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants,
and Children) has helped preserve the health of low-income women, their infants,
and children up to age 5, who are at nutritional risk in the U.S. WIC serves millions
of people by providing:
- Nutritious foods to supplement the diets of growing families
- Nutrition education and help to make healthy eating easier
- Referrals to health care providers
About General Mills
As a leading global consumer foods company, General Mills strives to nourish communities
and the world, creating new foods that make people's lives—your lives—healthier,
easier and richer. With some of the world’s best loved and respected brands, from
Cheerios® to Betty Crocker® and Green Giant®, General Mills is proud
to help nourish families.
About the Bell Institute of Health and Nutrition
The mission of the Bell Institute of Health and Nutrition and its staff of scientists
and registered dietitians is to help in the development of food products and nutrition
information. Experts support health professional organizations, sponsor educational
efforts, and develop education materials and continuing education programs for health
professionals, as well as provide guidance to the businesses at General Mills.
About the Betty Crocker Kitchens
For more than 85 years, Betty Crocker® has helped families create convenient, delicious
meals and easy-to-make, great-tasting desserts for family and friends. Trusted and
tested recipes, along with cooking tips and ideas, come to you from skilled home
economists—the experts in the Betty Crocker® Kitchens. Whether it’s a weekday
family dinner or a special occasion to celebrate, it’s sure to be a success.