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Wise County Health Fair is April 9

Thursday, March 3, 2011
By Tanya Davis

As you mark your calendars for the many activities taking place this spring, I encourage you to attend the Wise County Health Fair Saturday, April 9, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Decatur Civic Center.

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Walk Across Texas kickoff

Thursday, February 24, 2011
By Tanya Davis

I hope that many of you have already begun forming your team of eight for the 13th Annual Wise County Walk Across Texas, March 14 to May 9.

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It’s almost time to Walk Across Texas

Thursday, February 17, 2011
By Tanya Davis

Through a modest increase in daily activity, most Americans can improve their health.

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Recipe of the week: Black Bean Salsa

Thursday, January 27, 2011
By Tanya Davis

This week completes our focus on Wise County's District 4-H Food Show winners and the nutritional benefits of their recipes.

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Make your calories count

Thursday, January 20, 2011
By Tanya Davis

This week we return to focusing on Wise County 4-H'ers who learned through their foods and nutrition projects to make their calories count by including nutrient-rich foods in their diets.

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Food protection course offered

Thursday, January 13, 2011
By Tanya Davis

Food service managers are encouraged to attend a food safety training program beginning at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19, at Wise County's Texas AgriLife Extension office, 206 S. State St. in Decatur.

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Healthy snack options

Thursday, January 6, 2011
By Tanya Davis

The following Beef Pinwheel recipe was prepared by Lauryn Luttrull, a 10-year-old Decatur 4-Her, for this fall's District 4-H Food Show.

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Low- fat dessert idea

Thursday, December 23, 2010
By Tanya Davis

This week's focus on Wise County 4-H'ers in the foods project showcases a healthier dessert option for your holiday meal.

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Make your calories count

Thursday, December 16, 2010
By Tanya Davis

This week is the fourth in a series of eight articles that focuses on examples of how Wise County 4-H'ers learned through their foods and nutrition projects to make their calories count more by including nutrient-rich foods in their diets.

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Another winning recipe

Thursday, December 9, 2010
By Tanya Davis

Once again we will focus on Wise County's District 4-H Food Show winners and the nutritional benefits of their recipes.

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Smart nutrition choices

Thursday, December 2, 2010
By Tanya Davis

While we're overfed, we're undernourished, and new research shows that many Americans are not meeting their average daily needs for key nutrients.

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Let’s talk turkey

Thursday, November 18, 2010
By Tanya Davis

Note to all Wise County residents: Did you realize that Thanksgiving is just around the corner?

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4-H Food Show winners

Thursday, November 11, 2010
By Tanya Davis

Thirty Wise County 4-H members representing Decatur, Bridgeport, Chico, Slidell and Boyd 4-H Clubs vied for top honors at the 2010 Wise County 4-H Food Show held Saturday, Oct. 23, at the First Baptist Church in Decatur.

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Pumpkins provide a taste of fall

Thursday, October 28, 2010
By Tanya Davis

It is fall, and thoughts turn to pumpkin pie and to Halloween jack-o-lanterns. But, can you use a pumpkin for both a jack-o-lantern and for eating?

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Teen Driving Week – Drive Like A Friend

Thursday, October 21, 2010
By Tanya Davis

What's the greatest threat to today's youth? Look no further than your driveway for the answer.

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4-H members participate in Food Challenge

Thursday, October 14, 2010
By Tanya Davis

It seems that everywhere we turn, we hear about the impact of overweight and obesity on our nation, especially our children.

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Don’t miss these events

Thursday, October 7, 2010
By Tanya Davis

As you look forward to the many community activities taking place in October, there are two events in particular this week that I encourage you to attend.

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How to spot whole grains

Thursday, September 9, 2010
By Tanya Davis

We all know that it is important to consume foods that add fiber to our diet. One way to add fiber to our diet is to choose bread, pasta and rice products that are whole grain.

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Walk Across Texas begins Sept. 13

Thursday, September 2, 2010
By Tanya Davis

The Wise County Walk Across Texas program is an annual event that has always taken place in the spring. This year the eight-week walking program has been moved to begin Sept. 13 so that it coincides with Texas Obesity Awareness Week.

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Cooking Well with Diabetes

Thursday, August 19, 2010
By Tanya Davis

For people with diabetes, maintaining healthy blood glucose levels is a matter of life and death. One way for people to better control their glucose levels is to eat healthful meals and snacks at regular times each day.

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