Por Vida: A Better Choice 'For Life' Williamson County

06/22/2015

Make sure the men in your life are making healthy eating decisions this !

Listen up, guys. It’s Men’s Health Month, the time to man up and take care of your health.

Eating unhealthy is easy, but it takes a man to eat healthy. Start by taking small steps like saying no to super-sizing and yes to a healthy breakfast. Eat many different types of foods to get all the vitamins and minerals you need. Add at least one fruit and vegetable to every meal.

www.menshealthmonth.org

01/20/2015

Is it your new year's resolution to cut out processed food? Check out some tips here!

Processed food, be gone! Here's to a new year with a new you.

12/16/2014

Every summer, students lose access to the healthy meals they rely on during the school year. That is why USDA is working to get the word out to schools, libraries, community organizations, and parks and recreation departments across the nation to participate in summer meal programs. Visit www.summerfood.gov for information about how the program works, the role of sponsors and feeding sites, as well as the steps to apply to become a sponsor.

11/26/2014

Don’t wash your turkey! Washing spreads juices that may contain harmful bacteria onto sinks, counters, and other surfaces. Cooking your bird thoroughly to 165 °F kills any bacteria that might be present

10/31/2014

Did You Know? You would need to run FIVE miles to burn the calories in a 20 oz. soft drink!

When nutrition labels emphasize the physical activity needed to burn caloires, it helps teens make healthier choices. http://spr.ly/6180qCmj

10/30/2014

Halloween is just around the corner, and with preparation, there's no need to be spooked by your children's candy consumption this year.
www.eatright.org/Public/content.aspx?id=6442478341

Halloween is just around the corner, and with preparation, there’s no need to be spooked by your children’s candy consumption this year. Information from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

10/17/2014

More Matters! Get easy ways to add fruits and veggies to your day:

More Matters! Get easy ways to add fruits and veggies to your day: http://ow.ly/CUZ9x

05/14/2014

It’s the fourth day of National Women’s Health Week! Today’s step for better health is to eat healthy.

For National Women’s Health Week, make small changes. Try these simple ideas:
• Make half of your grains whole.
• Choose water instead of soda or other sugary drinks.
• Use a smaller plate at meals to help control your portions.
• Pick fat-free or low-fat milk, cheeses, and yogurt.

Eating healthy helps you look and feel your best inside and out. Try to squeeze in that extra serving of fruit and vegetables today!

For more healthful tips, go to: http://www.womenshealth.gov/nwhw/infographics/eat-healthy/

04/29/2014

Get the latest information about the healthy initiatives going on in your community.
Download the latest addition of the WilCo Wellness Alliance Newsletter:

http://assets.thehcn.net/content/sites/wcchd/Q1_2014.pdf

04/08/2014

http://www.longlivetexans.com/index.php/site/success-stories

The Por Vida, A Better Choice For Life initiative in Williamson and Burnet Counties has been recognized on the Long Live Texans website! Check out our success story below.

In Texas, heart disease, cancer, diabetes, stroke, and arthritis are among the most widespread chronic diseases. Texas has a higher rate of chronic disease than most other states in the U.S. Chronic disease can be prevented by eating healthy foods, being physically active, and avoiding to***co use.…

04/01/2014

Great news - programs like Por Vida! are making a difference!

Overweight and obese Americans are more likely to use restaurant menu labels when making food choices, a recent study says.

03/31/2014

WilCo Wellness Alliance Active Living Lead Morgan Hiser, CHES brings a healthy message to students and families at Wellness Night at Cactus Ranch Elementary School in Round Rock.

WCCHD was front and center with an exhibit table at Wellness Night at Cactus Ranch Elementary School in Round Rock on Friday, March 28th. Morgan worked one of our popular displays called, "What's in Your Drink" which shows how much sugar is in the most popular beverages.