March is National Nutrition Month®

March is National Nutrition Month, a time of the year to remind everyone of the importance of eating a healthy diet and incorporating physical activity into their daily lives!

During this month, we would like to encourage everyone to take small steps to build heart-healthy eating habits. Making healthier food choices, such as lowering sodium, is one of the first steps to lowering the risk for heart disease and stroke.

Quick Tips for Healthy Eating:

  • Eating too much sodium increases the risk for high blood pressure, a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Learn More

  • Look for opportunities throughout the day to add more fruits and vegetables to your plate. Learn how to use more vegetables and fruits in your meals. Learn More

  • Replace salt with flavorful spices and herbs like thyme, rosemary, and pepper. Find a new seasoning! Learn More

  • The salt shaker isn’t always to blame! Most of the sodium in our diets actually comes from packaged and restaurant foods. Get tips to reduce sodium at home and on the go. Learn More

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Healthy Cooking Demo at EHS

In March, we welcomed Dan Phalen, Corporate Chef with Luby's Culinary Services who offered a fantastic Demo on healthy cooking at Texas Emergency Hospital. He not only showed us step by step how to prepare two of his favorite Luby's recipes, but also provided the nutritional facts of these recipes. Watch the Video and download the recipes below.

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