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March is National Nutrition Month, an annual campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. I would like to discuss the importance of making informed food choices by developing sound eating habits. Texas has helped promote good nutrition for our citizens.
Since Texas has a diverse geography, bountiful amounts of naturally grown foods that are delicious and wholesome can be found throughout our state. Our farmers grow nutritious vegetables and fruits in our well-kept Texas soil, which allows these crops to have healthy amounts of essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that our bodies need to function properly. Specific foods rich in these nutrients are broccoli, blueberries, spinach, cauliflower, tomatoes, peaches, squash, onions, tree nuts (pecans, almonds, etc.), oranges, pumpkin, sweet potatoes, and many more. Read the full article
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