Better Living for Texans (BLT) is a nutrition education program for adults and children that are Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) participants and SNAP eligible. The BLT program helps people make healthy meals, improve their physical fitness, save money at the grocery store, grow their own foods, and adopt better food safety habits. We provide research and evidence-based nutrition, health and wellness knowledge to empower individuals, families, and communities to make positive changes for healthier lives. Statistics show that 1 out of every 6 Texans struggle with food insecurity and hunger and eat less than the daily recommended allowance of fruits and vegetables. In addition, Texas children and adults are less physically active than recommended. BLT helps families make better choices with their limited resources. To do so, we provide research-based nutrition programs that are cost-free and close to home.
BLT programs will help participants:
- Increase fruit and vegetable consumption
- Make healthy menu choices
- Save money at the grocery store
- Learn about MyPlate
- Increase physical activity in adults and children
Click here to view brochure for additional information!
Click here for curriculum offered to adults and Youth!
Newsletters:
- May 2020
- July 2020 – English / Spanish
- August 2020 – English / Spanish
- October 2020 – English / Spanish
- November 2020 – English / Spanish
- December 2020 – English / Spanish
- January 2021 – English / Spanish
- February 2021 – English / Spanish
- March 2021 – English / Spanish
- April 2021 – English / Spanish
- May 2021 – English / Spanish
- August 2021 – English / Spanish
- September 2021 – English / Spanish
- October 2021 – English / Spanish
- November 2021 – English / Spanish
- December 2021 – English / Spanish
- January 2022 – English / Spanish
- February 2022 – English / Spanish
- March 2022 – English / Spanish
- April 2022 – English / Spanish
- May 2022 – English / Spanish
- June 2022 – English / Spanish
- July 2022 – English / Spanish
- August 2022 – English / Spanish
- September 2022 – English / Spanish
- October 2022 – English / Spanish
BLT Recipes:
- Triple Berry Smoothie – English / Spanish
- Lintel Soup – English / Spanish
- Black Bean & Corn Salsa – English / Spanish
- Gelatin Yogurt Fluff – English / Spanish
- Oatmeal Raisin Muffin – English / Spanish
- Coleslaw – English / Spanish
- Apple Spice Hummus – English / Spanish
- Banana Split Salad – English / Spanish
- Crispy Baked Chicken – English / Spanish
- Smoothie Pops – English / Spanish
- Chicken BBQ Pizza – English / Spanish
- Fruit Drink – English / Spanish
- Potato Salad with Yogurt Dressing – English / Spanish
- Brown Rice with Cheese & Tomatoes – English / Spanish
- Carrot and Orange Salad – English / Spanish
- Edible Art – English / Spanish
- Crock Pot Fiesta Chicken & Rice Bowl – English / Spanish
- Crunchy Bananas on a Stick – English / Spanish
- Easy Cheesy Squash – English / Spanish
- Spinach Spread – English / Spanish
- Banana Smoothie – English / Spanish
- Mango Chicken Salad – English / Spanish
- Monkey Shake – English / Spanish
- Sunshine Salad – English / Spanish
- Cream of Pumpkin Soup – English / Spanish
- Pumpkin Peanutty Spoons – English / Spanish
- Tasty Sweet Potatoes – English / Spanish
- Turkey, Cheese, and Vegetable Stuffed Potatoes – English / Spanish
- Baked Winter Squash – English / Spanish
- Hurry Up Baked Apples – English / Spanish
- Warm Bean & Spinach Salad – English / Spanish
- Apple Pie in a Glass – English / Spanish
- Tamales – English / Spanish
- Apple Bread – English / Spanish
- Chicken & Broccoli Rice Casserole – English / Spanish
- 5-Ingredient Granola Bar – English / Spanish
- Jambalaya – English / Spanish
- Gelatin Yogurt Fluff – English / Spanish
- Garbanzo Crunchies – English / Spanish
- Snack Time Mix – English / Spanish
- Tangy Fruit Salad – English / Spanish
- Apricot Cooler – English / Spanish
- Caribbean Casserole – English / Spanish
- Tropical Salsa – English / Spanish
- Green Bean Salad – English / Spanish
- Banana Rice Pudding – English / Spanish
- Strawberry Surprise Smoothie – English / Spanish
- Texas Two Step Chicken – English / Spanish
- Twice Baked Sweet Potatoes – English / Spanish
- Enchilada Rice – English / Spanish
- Hot & Spicy Corn Dip – English / Spanish
- Spicy Tortilla Soup – English / Spanish
- Tasty Taco Rice Salad – English / Spanish
- Cucumber Salsa – English / Spanish
- Fruitastic Summer Smoothie Blast – English / Spanish
- Paradise Pizza – English / Spanish
- Tuna Melt Burgers – English / Spanish
- Butterfly Bites – English / Spanish
- Creamy Orangesicles – English / Spanish
- Mexican Pilaf with Chicken – English / Spanish
- Purple Shake – English / Spanish
- Waldorf Apple Salad – English / Spanish
- Crispy Celery Sticks – English / Spanish
- Fish Tacos – English / Spanish
- Spicy Okra – English / Spanish
- Spinach Squares – English / Spanish
- Chili Mac – English / Spanish
- Oven Roasted Vegetables – English / Spanish
- Green Monster Smoothie – English / Spanish
- Pumpkin Pie Smoothie – English / Spanish
- Sweet Potato Muffins – English / Spanish
- Three Amigo Chili – English / Spanish
- Avocado Mandarin Tossed Salad with Chicken – English / Spanish
- Minestrone Pasta – English / Spanish
- Sweet Potato Pate – English / Spanish
- Apple licious Smoothie – English / Spanish
- Magical Fruit Salad – English / Spanish
- Marinated Three Bean Salad – English / Spanish
- Spicy Confetti Rice – English / Spanish
- Potato Plus Soup – English / Spanish
- Gran Apples – English / Spanish
- Cheesy Tomato Rice – English / Spanish
- Homemade Chicken Flavored Rice – English / Spanish
- Stir Fry Potato Salad – English / Spanish
- Tuna Salad – English / Spanish
- Tuna Casserole – English / Spanish
- Salmon Patties – English / Spanish
- Mashed Sweet Potatoes – English / Spanish
- Easy Chicken Pot Pie – English / Spanish
- Asian Broccoli Salad – English / Spanish
- Microwave Spanish Corn – English / Spanish
- Vegetable Enchiladas – English / Spanish
- Yogurt Parfait – English / Spanish
- Cool Veggie Pizza – English / Spanish
- Ole Frijoles Dip – English / Spanish
- Skillet Mac & Cheese – English / Spanish
- Zucchini Tomato Bake – English / Spanish
- Carrot Pineapple Bread – English / Spanish
- Elbow Pasta Salad – English / Spanish
- Carmel Apple Salad – English / Spanish
- Grilled Tilapia Burgers – English / Spanish
- Red, White, & Blue Salad – English / Spanish
- White Bean, Tomato & Cucumber Salad – English / Spanish
- Mexican Pinata Salad – English / Spanish
- Green Beans & Tomatoes – English / Spanish
- Sneaky Spuds – English / Spanish
