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Hues of Health

Benefits of a Colorful Diet

Rich in essential vitamins, minerals and fiber, vibrantly colored fruits and vegetables also contain phytonutrients such as antioxidants, flavonoids, carotenoids and polyphenols that contribute to the color, flavor and aroma of such foots.

Summer Broccoli Soup With Herb Croutons

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Marinated Beets and Goat Cheese Crostini

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Cheesy Cauliflower Mushroom Steaks

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Welcome to Your July Newsletter

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Letter from Publisher:

Deliciousness Month

July marks the exact middle of summer, when produce is at its prime and one bite into a peach or plum or a single cherry or raspberry oozes deliciousness.

– Bernice Butler

Must Read Features

Microbe-rich Soil Sustains Human Health

The human gut microbiome, which is critical to fighting off disease, and soil microbiome, which enables plant growth, are vitally important to maintaining all life on our planet.

Protecting Pets during Tick Season

Despite the risks, there is no reason to hide indoors, as there are numerous actions we can take to protect our animal companions from infection and to relieve their symptoms should they contract the ailment.

Gut Health for Kids – Strategies for Picky Eaters

The dog days of summer can eventually lead to boredom and over-snacking. By creatively offering children healthy, diverse foods, presented in ways to please even finicky palates, parents can support microbiome health while establishing a lifetime of good eating habits.

Natural Ant Control for the Home

The warmer weather can bring unwanted pests, including ants, into homes and apartments. Conventional pesticides and ant traps can be toxic to humans, pets and the environment. This season, consider using one of these safer ant control alternatives.

2023 Farmers Market & Healthy Foods Guide

Don’t miss our 9^th Annual Farmers Market & Healthy Food Guide to Keep for Reference all Year Long!

Briefs

Farm and Ranch Freedom Conference

Small-scale and regenerative farmers, ranchers, small food producers and food activists can learn new skills and make new connections so that local food economies can grow and thrive.

DFW Wild book

Explore the Amazing Nature In and Around Dallas-Fort Worth, including their ecology, geography and natural history from ancient times to the present.

New Park at Cedar Ridge

Dallas has acquired 282 acres of new park space north of Cedar Ridge Preserve. The property is part of the Balcones escarpment, with hiking and mountain biking trails, pristine wildlife habitat, creeks, tributaries, hills, cliffs and more than 50,000 thousand trees.

Mineral Wells Designated by State of TX as Wellness Capital

Offering healing mineral water (bottled and sold as Crazy Water,) three state parks, four lakes and an upcoming revival of the landmark Baker Hotel & Spa, Mineral Wells is well on its way to becoming the state’s top wellness destination.

Seniors Want Few Prescriptions

The goal is to reduce medication burden or harm while improving quality of life.

Repairing the Planets Lungs

Seawater stores about 150 times more CO2 than air. Unfortunately, absorbing all that greenhouse gas has damaged sea life.

Listen In for the Latest on How to Live a Healthier Life on a Healthy Planet

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BROADCAST ALERT:

Food Production, Agriculture & Land Use

Land Use: How it Affects Environmental Quality & Health

Airing July 22nd

Intersection of Climate Change with the Food We Eat & Food We Don’t Eat; Intersection of Diet and Environment

Airing July 29th

Listen in Saturdays at 3pm

Host Bernice Butler talks with experts to help you explore and understand what’s going on in our environment and how it affects your daily life.

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