Hunger Blog
Let’s Find Out More About Fiber
What is Fiber? Dietary fiber is the part of plant foods that can’t be digested or absorbed by the body. This is naturally found in whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and beans and legumes. There are two different types of fiber, soluble and insoluble. Benefits Heart disease: fiber may help prevent Nutrition
November Media
Here’s a look at some stories about the East Texas Food Bank during the month of November 2021: East Texas Food Bank’s Charlie Brown Thanksgiving returns after COVID-19 cancellation (Tyler Paper, 11/13) Rising costs, supply chain making food insecurity even more apparent (KSLA TV-12, 11/16) East Texas Food Bank to News, News Room
Facts about Fats
There are a wide variety of options when it comes to fats that we consume through our food market from mono- and polyunsaturated fats, omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids to hydrogenated oils and trans fats. With so many fats available, it can get confusing knowing which ones to consume, have Nutrition
Hunger Hero Awards announced for second year
Hunger Hero Award Recipient Green Acres Baptist Church in Tyler Hunger Hero Award Recipient Mr. and Mrs. Herb and Melvina Buie Hunger Hero Award Recipient John Soules, Jr. Co-CEO John Soules Foods, Inc. Hunger Hero Award Recipient Paul Owen of the Louis and Peaches Owen Family Foundation To recognize the News
10 Tips to Be Active Adults
Being physically active is important for your health. Adults who are physically active are less likely to develop some chronic diseases than adults who are inactive. Physical activity is any form of exercise or movement of the body that uses energy. People of all ages, shapes, sizes, and abilities can Nutrition