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July 11, 2022

10 Tips to Eat More Seafood

Twice a week, make seafood—fish and shellfish—the main protein food on your plate. Seafood contains a range of nutrients, including healthy omega-3 fats. According to the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, eating about 8 ounces per week (less for young children) of a variety of seafood can help prevent heart
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July 5, 2022

“Round Up and Donate” at Stanley’s Famous Pit Bar B-Q to help fight hunger

The East Texas Food Bank has been selected by Stanley’s Famous Pit Bar B-Q in Tyler as the recipient of the “Round Up and Donate” campaign for July. Customers making purchases at Stanley’s can “round up” their totals that will benefit the East Texas Food Bank and our mission of
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Facts Label
May 9, 2022

Reading Nutrition Facts Labels

Knowing how to read a nutrition facts label is a simple, but very important skill. Here are a few tips on how to properly read a nutrition label: Look at serving sizes The information that is on the nutritional label is based off a single serving. Pay attention to the
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Build Healthy Meal featured
April 6, 2022

Let’s Build A Healthy Meal

Each meal is a building block in your healthy eating style. Make sure to include all the food groups throughout the day. Make fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy, and protein foods part of your daily meals and snacks. Also, limit added sugars, saturated fat, and sodium. Use the tips below to
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March 24, 2022

National Nutrition Month 2022: Plan your meals each week!

Follow these tips to help you know how to make a plan to eat a balanced diet. Choose healthful recipes to make during the week Keep MyPlate Recommendations in mind – choose meals that fill half your plate with fruits and vegetables, choose whole grains for at least half your
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Doctorpatient
March 17, 2022

National Nutrition Month 2022: Consult a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)

Anyone can call themselves a nutritionist, but only RDN’s have met the comprehensive standards established by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. RDN’s have a bachelor’s degree, are taught a specially designed nutrition curriculum, pass a national registration examination, and complete an extensive supervised internship. About half of all RDN’s
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