Texas A&M AgriLife Extension - Wheeler County FCH

04/12/2026

Stay active, stay safe, and make the most of your time outdoors 🌿 Learn simple tips to prevent tick bites and protect against Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses 🐕 Cleveland Clinic

Planning to spend some time outdoors? If so, it’s good to have a plan in place to prevent tick bites. Our wilderness medicine specialist has some tips to help you adventure safely.

04/11/2026

We’re excited to launch a 12-week meal planning subscription designed to simplify mealtime, reduce stress, and support healthier eating habits for families and individuals. Each week, subscribers receive a curated plan featuring five balanced meals, complete with grocery lists and practical cooking tips to streamline preparation and shopping.

This program is ideal for busy households seeking structure and variety in their weekly meals. Our plans emphasize affordability, seasonal ingredients, and family-friendly recipes that encourage shared mealtime experiences.

Sign up by April 30th! 👇
https://agriliferegister.tamu.edu/ereg/newreg.php?eventid=877379&

04/11/2026

Refresh your space, refresh your mind 🌷 Decluttering and spring cleaning can boost your mood, reduce stress, improve focus, and even get you moving. A cleaner home is a healthier home. Start small and feel the benefits! Cleveland Clinic http://tx.ag/FIdojKZ 🧹✨

The renewal of spring often signals it’s time for spring cleaning — which, turns out, isn’t just good for our homes, but also our moods. A psychologist shares tips for cleaning up and explains how it can help our mental state.

04/10/2026

Spring is a great time to start moving more. Walking, yard work, and everyday activities all count toward better physical and mental health. Take a step toward a healthier you this season 🌸🚶‍♀️ University of Illinois Extension http://tx.ag/xKt8i1J

As the earth awakens from its winter rest, with longer days and warmer temperatures, spring offers the perfect opportunity to pause, reflect, and embrace renewal

04/09/2026

Taste the difference with seasonal produce 🍓🥕 Fruits and vegetables picked at peak ripeness can be more flavorful, colorful, and sometimes higher in nutrients. They may also cost less. Learn why eating with the seasons can be a healthy delight. 🌱 American Heart Association

Fruits and vegetables are often a great idea, but eating them in season brings particular delights.

04/08/2026

Ready for a reset? 🔄 Small steps can help you shift habits that no longer serve you. Learn how to spot triggers, build better routines, and stay consistent. Your goals are within reach ✨ Healthy Monday

Learn six simple tips to shift habits that no longer serve you. Build awareness, create new routines, and use Monday as a fresh start for change.

04/07/2026

03/21/2026

Notice your hunger and emotions before eating 🍴 Mindful eating helps you pause and reflect on why you’re eating. Try strategies like smaller plates, slower bites, and more to enjoy food and build a healthier relationship with eating. 🥦💛 Utah State University Extension

Mindful eating focuses on wellness and how we eat, not what we eat. This fact sheet describes the benefits of mindful eating, the challenges, and strategies for incorporating mindful eating into our daily lives.

03/20/2026

Raise body-positive kids by focusing on health, not weight. 💛 Talk about how food fuels energy, mood and growth instead of body size. Support balanced habits and help children build confidence in the bodies they have. 🍎✨ Eat Right http://tx.ag/CP73FFZ

If meal time discussions center on weight management, it's time to drop negative talk in favor of something more positive.

03/19/2026

Are plant-based milks a good fit for your diet? 🥛🌱 Learn how different types compare to cow’s milk in protein, calcium, and vitamins so you can choose the milk that fits your diet and lifestyle. Eat Right http://tx.ag/H2qOKFw

Plant-based milks are dairy-free alternatives to cow’s milk. Each type of plant-based milk has a unique flavor and varies in the nutrients it provides.

03/18/2026

Only about 5% of Americans get enough fiber each day. 🌱 A GI expert shares what she eats to reach 26 grams, plus simple tips to boost soluble and insoluble fiber for better digestion, heart health and blood sugar control. 🫘 Baylor Scott & White Health

Find out about the role fiber plays in your overall health, and learn how a gastroenterology physician assistant fits it into her daily diet.

03/17/2026

Fat isn’t the enemy. It’s essential for brain health, vitamin absorption, hormones, and feeling full. 🧠🥑 Learn why your body needs healthy fats, how much is right for you, and simple ways to add foods like nuts, seeds, and fish to your meals. 🐟 UC Davis

Why do I need to include fat in my diet? Fats are one of the three macronutrients in addition to carbohydrates and protein and eating foods with fat is part of a nutritious diet. Dietary fats are essential for: