Willacy County Expaned Food and Nutrition Education Program

02/29/2024

We sincerely appreciate the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service for responding to all those affected in the Panhandle. Visit the link below to see how you could help!

Find out how you can help those affected by the Texas Panhandle wildfires by visiting http://tx.ag/WildfireRelief.

Contact information has been provided for supply point drop offs and donations, the link will also be regularly updated as more information becomes available.

Texas A&M AgriLife | The Texas A&M University System | Texas Division of Emergency Management | Texas A&M Forest Service

02/10/2021

Many stores will still send promotional ads and coupons – be sure not to overlook this “junk mail” – you could always find hidden savings! Searching online for coupons is also a great habit. Review your physical coupons at least once a month to throw out any that have expired.

02/05/2021

Tired of the same boring salad of greens, tomatoes, and cucumbers? Experiment! Add some pepper slices, nuts, or beans for a new flavorful twist to a healthy favorite!

02/03/2021

If your local store has a loyalty program be sure to join it. Loyalty programs are typically free to sign up for and will send you savings and electronic coupons too!

02/01/2021

When planning snacks, try to include two different food groups. Add some nut butter to a 100% whole wheat bagel, or try pairing tomato slices with low-fat cheese. Remember, these snacks will count towards your total nutrients and calories for the day!

01/27/2021

Kids will be more open to trying a new food if they get to pick it. Set a healthy table and let everyone, including kids, make choices about what they want to eat.

01/25/2021

Physical activity is an important part of a healthy lifestyle! Staying physically active provides many benefits including boosting your mood, sharpening focus, reducing stress, and improving your sleep. Check out the Move Your Way interactive tool to help build your personalized activity plan!
https://health.gov/MoveYourWay/Activity-Planner/

01/21/2021

Beans are a unique food in that they can fit into two different food groups on MyPlate – vegetable and protein. They provide nutrients from both food groups, including protein, iron, zinc, dietary fiber, folate, and potassium. Generally, for individuals who eat meat, poultry, and fish – beans fall into the vegetable group. Vegetarians, vegans, and individuals who rarely eat meats would count some beans in the protein group.

01/19/2021

Eating vegetables provides us with many health benefits. Notable, vegetables such as Spinach, Brussel Sprouts and Broccoli are important sources of Vitamins A and C. Vitamin A keeps eyes and skin healthy and helps to protect against infections. Vitamin C helps heal cuts and wounds and keeps teeth and gums healthy.

01/14/2021

For those of us who can’t eat gluten – there are whole grain options available! Many whole grain products, including buckwheat, certified gluten-free oats or oatmeal, popcorn, brown rice, wild rice, and quinoa fit the needs of a gluten-free diet.

01/13/2021

Measure out your snacks ahead of time! This helps you have control of how much you eat – and as an added bonus they are ready to go for when you are hungry or in a rush!

01/11/2021

Vegetables can come in many forms, including fresh, canned, and frozen. Don’t forget to compare prices – canned and frozen items can sometimes be less expensive than fresh. If you choose a canned item – look for ones with “low sodium” or “no salt added” on the label.