Healthy South Texas- Victoria County

06/14/2025

Who doesn’t love pretty, delicious, nutritious food? Try this recipe and see that healthy doesn’t have to sacrifice taste or difficult to make.

This isn’t your average pasta salad, we’ve given it a nutritious twist with chickpea orzo for a protein boost and a zesty lemon pepper vinaigrette that brings the flavor to life!

Packed with all your Greek salad favorites, think juicy tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, Kalamata olives, red onion, and a sprinkle of feta, it’s colorful, crave-worthy, and perfect for picnics or meals on the go.

💡 Why we love it:
✅ Higher protein than traditional pasta
✅ Fresh, crunchy veggies
✅ Great make-ahead option

Take it to the park, prep it for lunch, or serve it as a light summer dinner. However you enjoy it, this one’s a keeper! 💚

Get the recipe here: https://dinnertonight.tamu.edu/recipe/greek-orzo-pasta-salad/

📸 Have you tried chickpea pasta yet? Tell us below or share your favorite picnic salad combo!

06/13/2025

We can do anything we want to if we stick to it long enough. – Helen Keller

06/12/2025

Another great series at Meals on Wheels. Step up/Scale Down is a 12 week program to encourage healthy lifestyle habits. 🩷 my friends at MOW. Thank you for investing 3 months in your health!

06/12/2025

Your health is a priority. Take care of yourself for you and those who love you. You matter!
🩺 Regular medical checkups
☀️Practice regular self care
🏋🏻‍♀️ Healthy lifestyle choices
🥗 Eat nutritious meals/snacks
👟Be active. Get moving.
🎣 Manage your stress is healthy ways
🙋🏼‍♂️Ask for help if needed. It is an act of bravery not weakness.

06/12/2025

Dinner Tonight- Emergency Preparedness was a hit last night! We had a lot of fun learning how to disaster prepared and how to eat pantry stable foods and still eat well. We enjoyed the 50 wonderful friends that shared the evening with us.

🦺Thank you, Parkway Church for allowingg us to use the facilities and being wonderful to work with!
🎒Thank you to Team Victoria County Extension Office: Luke Drosche, JJ Janssen, and Emilee Bethke. This includes our amazing Master Wellness Volunteers, Karen & Emily, for prepping, setting up, serving, and cleaning up.
🔦Special thanks to our honorary team member, Norma Munoz (FCH- Nueces County) for being help where we needed it.
👏🏼👏🏼 It is a privilege to work with you all.

It was so much fun, we are diing it again! We will be working on 2026’s Dinner Tonight- Emergency Preparedness soon.

06/10/2025

Hydration in a tasty treat. 🍉
Try these delicious Dinner Tonight recipes.

https://dinnertonight.tamu.edu/?s=Watermelon

Watermelon is a Texas summer staple—and for good reason. This hydrating fruit is made up of over 90% water and is packed with vitamin C and antioxidants like lycopene.

In Texas, watermelon is typically harvested from May through July, with peak sweetness and freshness in June. Enjoy it sliced, cubed, or blended into refreshing drinks. Support Texas farmers this season by choosing locally grown watermelon.

Learn more at: https://pathtotheplate.tamu.edu

06/09/2025

June is , and we want to take the opportunity to remind men to embrace the power of wellness and prioritize your physical and mental well-being.

If you haven’t already, schedule an appointment with your provider for an annual checkup!

06/08/2025

Salads are a great way to get your veggies in. Check out these easy combinations to change up your salad routine. Not a salad person, you might find one here you will love. Kid friendly. Tasty.

If you’re craving something light and refreshing to eat this summer, salads are the answer! Besides being able to pack on the produce (upping the nutrition factor and helping you stay hydrated), they’re totally customizable to your favorite ingredients or tastes.

06/07/2025

Pilates increases strength and flexibility. You choose your intensity level.

Unlock the transformative potential of Pilates as an exercise. Discover its benefits for your mind and body.

06/07/2025

Discover how to make movement a habit with expert tips on getting active and staying active.

06/06/2025

Try this colorful recipe for a delicious weekend meal.

06/05/2025

Modeling healthy lifestyle behaviors begins with cooking together. Make cooking a family experience and enjoy the blessing of a wonderful meal together.