Better Living for Texans

di Better Living for Texans

Better Living for Texans is a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program SNAP implementing program within the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. This podcast will give you knowledge, tips and tricks to create a sustainable, healthy lifestyle on a budget for you, your family and friends. We'll talk about healthy foods, physical activity, gardening and so much more! **USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. This ma ...   ...  Leggi dettagli
Cibo
Miglioramento personale
Fitness

Episodi del podcast

  • Stagione 1

  • Trailer

    Trailer

    S01
    01:30

    EXCITING NEWS: Better Living for Texans is PODCASTING! 🎙Starting next week, we'll be hosting a 20-ish minute podcast once a week discussing all things BLT related from healthy eating on a budget or staying active with not much equipment. You'll hear from our directors, program specialists, and agents each week. Check us out on blt.tamu.edu, facebook.com/betterlivingfortexans, or Twitter/Instagram @bettertexans.

  • Ep. 48 - Gardening with Children

    Ep. 48 - Gardening with Children

    E48
    14:15

    Getting children to eat healthy can be challenging; however, gardening can be a fun and inexpensive way to spark children’s curiosity in trying vegetables and fruits. The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is available to help and teach you about what grows best in your area and make your family’s experience a positive one. Recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can use their food assistance benefits to purchase food-producing seeds and plants to grow their own food. Let us dig-in to find out more!https://counties.agrilife.org/https://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/vegetable/https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator

  • Ep. 47 - Get Healthy with MyPlate!

    Ep. 47 - Get Healthy with MyPlate!

    E47
    09:09

    Social media and television constantly have advertisements that highlight ‘nutrition gurus’ or sell magic pills for better health. It can be overwhelming trying to decide what advice to follow; however, finding accurate information can be easier if you focus on trusted sources with information based on scientific research. One trusted source for nutrition and physical activity recommendations is MyPlate.gov and today on the podcast we have with us Ingrid to teach us more about what MyPlate is!

  • Ep. 46 - Gather Around the Table

    Ep. 46 - Gather Around the Table

    E46
    08:48

    Summertime is near which often brings a sigh of relief as schedules become less hectic. Take advantage of this extra time with family mealtime! Researchers have discovered when families eat together, adults and children eat more fruits and vegetables, have a balanced diet, and eat less fast food. With us on the podcast is Tracie who is here to share more about family mealtime!

  • Ep. 45 - Energy Booster: SNACKS!

    Ep. 45 - Energy Booster: SNACKS!

    E45
    06:31

    There are a variety of energy boosting snacks available; however, when we are hungry it is easy to reach for less healthy snacks like chips, candy bars, and sodas. Today on the podcast we have Sarah with us to talk about energy boosting snacks!