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- Ep. 17 - What health tips and tricks should expectant mothers keep in mind while pregnant?
BLT Agent Leanne Raborn in Williamson County joins us to discuss how BLT can help expectant mothers in our state.
14 min - Ep. 16 - How does BLT programming look in urban versus rural counties in Texas?
Better Living for Texans Regional Project Specialist Andrea Stelting joins us to talk about how BLT programming looks different across our big, diverse state.
30 min - Ep. 15 - Can I purchase groceries at the farmer's market with my SNAP benefits?
BLT Program Specialist Hannah Moore join us to discuss purchasing foods at the farmer's market with your SNAP benefits.
Mentioned Resources
Produce Availability Chart
http://www.gotexan.org/portals/1/pdf/produce%20availability%20brochure%202015-nocropmarks.pdf
Texas Farmers Market List
https://agrilife.org/texaslocalproduce-2/csas-farmers-markets/farmers-market-list/
15 min - Ep. 14 - Can I purchase groceries online with my SNAP benefits?
We talk with BLT Program Coordinator Hannah Moore to learn more about using SNAP benefits to purchase groceries online in Texas.
19 min - Ep. 13 - What is urban agriculture?
We talk with BLT Agent Heidi Lopez in Starr County to discuss urban agriculture. Check out her work at Facebook.com/BLTSTARR.
14 min - Ep. 12 - How can we talk to others with empathy?
We talk with BLT Agent Jade Edgar in Johnson & Ellis Co's. to learn more about why speaking to others with empathy is important at Better Living for Texans.
13 min - Ep. 11 - How can I garden on a tight budget?
BLT Agent Michele Scaife in Montgomery County joins us to give us some tips and tricks to garden on a tight budget, even in the hot Texas summer months! Follow her work on Instagram @BLTmongtomery or on Facebook at facebook.com/bltmontgomery.
18 min - Ep. 10 - Why are partnerships within BLT so important?
BLT Agent Wendy Hamilton in Brown County joins us to talk about why partnerships with Better Living for Texans are so important and make our work possible. You can follow the work in her community at https://www.facebook.com/BrownCountyBLT.
15 min - Ep. 9 - What are good food safety practices I can use while cooking outside?
Texas A&M University professor and AgriLife Extension Specialist Dr. Jenna Anding joins us to talk about healthy food safety practices to keep in mind while cooking outdoors this summer.
Referred infographic: https://www.fsis.usda.gov/wps/wcm/connect/7e6f98c1-ce6d-4ff9-b99b-e81dad762cf9/Is-It-Done-Yet-Magnet-2016.pdf?MOD=AJPERES
12 min - Ep. 8 - Why don't Americans eat enough fruits and vegetables?
We break down a few factors as to why Americans eat too much meat and grains and not enough fruits and vegetables.
Map to check out: https://cdn3.vox-cdn.com/assets/4565491/Fruitsandveggies.png
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About Better Living for Texans
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Better Living for Texans is a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) implementing program within the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. This podcast will give you…
knowledge, tips and tricks to create a sustainable, healthy lifestyle on a budget for you, your family and friends. We'll talk about healthy foods, physical activity, gardening and so much more!
For more information visit our website at https://blt.tamu.edu/
This institute is an equal opportunity provider. This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — SNAP. Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service is an equal opportunity employer and program provider.
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