Healthy South Texas - Victoria County

09/04/2026

Slow Cooker recipes can save the day. Save time and money. Less stress. Try some of these delicious recipes to have easy nutritious meals.

09/03/2026

We had a great time at Family Mealtime at Victoria Public Library! Sharing meals together helps strengthen family connections and encourages healthy habits. September is Family Mealtime Month. We hope you'll join us for our next class on September 24, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at Victoria Public Library! 🍎❤️

08/31/2026

Step into a healthier you! 🌟 A&M-Victoria and Victoria College students, staff, and employees are invited to sign up for the new Walk Across Texas challenge this Friday, 9/4. Join the fun and start counting those steps!

08/30/2026

Exercise snacking, anyone?
⏰ Exercise Snack Challenge: Set a timer and move for 2 minutes every hour today. Walk, stretch, dance, or climb the stairs. Small steps can lead to healthier habits! Who's in? 🙋‍♀️

Micro workouts, short workouts of one to 15 minutes, have many benefits. You can do them anytime, anywhere. See our suggestions for three-minute workouts.

08/28/2026

🥗 3 Things to Know About Nutrition Facts Labels
✔️ Check the serving size first.
✔️ Use % Daily Value (%DV) to compare nutrients.
✔️ Watch for added sugars, sodium, & saturated fat.

Learning to read nutrition labels can help you choose healthy foods for life 🍏

Knowing what's in your food helps you take better care of your body.

08/26/2026

08/24/2026

A gentle reset to change perspective and enjoy your week- ❤️ it!

A calmer start to the week can help you think more clearly, respond instead of react, and keep one difficult moment from coloring the whole day.

Try one of these stress-management practices:

✨ Visualize how you want to approach the week and set an intention.
🌬️ Take one minute for deep breathing right now and when you need to refocus.
👀 Practice mindfulness by noticing the sights and sounds around you.
💚 Send an encouraging message or do something kind for another person.
🌙 Unplug before bed to give your mind time to settle for sleep.

Choose the one that fits what you need today.

Learn more: https://healthymonday.com/stress-management/5-simple-ways-to-start-the-week-with-less-stress

08/24/2026

Hope to have you join us!

Stop in for the Harvest for Health workshop presented by Healthy South Texas, today at 5:30PM!

Harvest for Health introduces gardening as a practical way to support better nutrition. This initiative will help families build confidence growing fresh fruits and vegetables through simple, accessible container garden activities. Attend this session to get guidance and tools to help you connect gardening to nutrition education and healthier eating habits.

08/23/2026

National Park Week is underway!

Not sure what kind of park trip you’re looking for? We have options.

🌲 Explore nature: Watch bison in Yellowstone (From a safe distance. We’ve been over this.), hike among the giant trees in Sequoia, or hit the trails of Great Smoky Mountains.

🏛️ Explore history: Walk the battlefields of Gettysburg, explore the revolutionary history of Independence Hall, or learn about the Civil Rights Movement in Birmingham.

🌊 Explore something unexpected: Paddle the waters of Everglades, explore the underground in Mammoth Cave, or take in the rocky coastline of Acadia.

With more than 400 national parks across the country, there’s something for just about everyone, and probably a park, story, landscape, or experience you haven’t discovered yet.

Pack some snacks, check the weather, make a plan, and go explore your national parks.

08/20/2026

Whether you are at risk for diabetes or are looking for ways to help keep your blood sugar levels in check, get moving!