Where Texas Ranks for Healthy Eating

(KNUE-FM) Normally, when people think about eating in Texas, they imagine Southern foods that are deep-fried and covered in gravy — which, let’s be honest, are delicious. But one of the best things about Texas is its incredible variety — especially when it comes to food.

It was interesting to see that Texas was included in a list recently when discussing which US states are eating healthy foods.

Texas’ Love for Comfort Food Runs Deep

Let’s be honest, we would all love to eat delicious and greasy food for every meal, but we have received more education on the benefits of eating healthier foods. We’ve also learned more about the dangers of eating unhealthy foods regularly.

Why Healthier Choices Matter for Texans

No one wants to eat their way toward heart disease or diabetes — that’s why it’s important to fuel your body with vegetables and other nutritious foods.

One of the biggest goals for most people in Texas and across the country is to lose weight but just remember dropping pounds in most cases will take more than just changing your eating habits. You’ll also want to add some exercise. It’s all about making sure you’re burning more calories than you're consuming.

No matter where you are on your health journey, good for you for trying to make better choices and live a healthier life. We all know that it’s not easy.

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Where Does Texas Rank for Healthy Eating?

The website Great Green Wall Healthy, which is all about health information, ranked all US states in eating healthy foods. Let’s look at where Texas landed.