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By Mary Jo Greene

Double Up Food Bucks Program at Cowtown Farmers Market Enables SNAP Recipients to Stretch Their Food Dollars.

Are you yearning to dine out but can’t seem to find healthier options that actually taste good? Your taste buds will be delighted to find a variety of fresh and tasty options during Blue Zones Restaurant Week, Feb. 24 - March 1. Throughout the week, dozens of Blue Zones Project Approved™ and participating restaurants across Fort Worth will highlight their Blue Zones-inspired dishes and menu items at special prices and discounts. Everything from grain bowls to veggie curries to flavor-packed soups. Visit BlueZonesRestaurantWeek.com for a complete list of restaurants and specials.

Daggett Middle School is breaking new ground in the effort to offer more healthy food options to Fort Worth ISD students and families. With the help of Blue Zones Project, Tarrant Area Food Bank (TAFB), and Fidelity Investments, Daggett is now offering a healthy food pantry right on campus, a first-of-its kind effort for the school district.  

We all know that watching what we eat can help trim our waistlines, but the benefits of a plant-based diet extend far beyond belt size. Most people in the original Blue Zones® areas eat a rich array of fresh fruits and vegetables, which are packed with disease-fighting nutrients. We call that eating with a Plant Slant, one of the Power 9® principles for longevity. Discover the well-being superpowers of these colorful fruits and vegetables.

Gardens have always been part of Meagan Warminski’s life. Raised in a small farming town near Amarillo, Warminski has long savored fresh produce. “I have fond memories of shucking sweet corn on the tailgate in the middle of the field and shelling black-eyed peas on the front porch with my great-grandmother,” Warminski said. “And growing up on farm-fresh foods, I know nothing tastes better.”

We all know that watching what we eat can help trim our waistlines, but the benefits of a plant-based diet extend far beyond belt size. Most people in the original Blue Zones® areas eat a rich array of fresh fruits and vegetables, which are packed with disease-fighting nutrients. You too can live longer and better by adding a Plant Slant to your meals. Get started by discovering the superpowers of these colorful fruits and vegetables.

Put a plant-slant on this Thanksgiving by adding more whole grains, fruits, and veggies to your menu. With these simple ideas, you can still enjoy satisfying flavor without the extra fat and calories.