Creating a

Culture of Health

in the Rio Grande Valley

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The Latest

Stay up to date with the latest news, events, recipes, free exercise classes and much more.

Recipes

April 13, 2020

Fruit Slush

Check out this great recipe! Children (and adults) will love this healthy treat. The recipe combines fruit, nuts, and whole grains to make sure you have lots of energy to dance and play all day. Link: Fruit Slush  

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Fantastic French Toast

Recipes

April 13, 2020

Fantastic French Toast

Start your day with this classic breakfast recipe and serve it with fresh or canned fruit. This healthy kid-friendly recipe is sure to be a big hit at breakfast. Fantastic French Toast

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Nutrition

September 27, 2018

Top 10 tips for dealing with a picky eater

The American Heart Association has compiled a list of 10 tips for dealing with a picky eater.  These tips are easy to incorporate into your daily routine and will ensure your picky eaters are still getting a nutritious meal.  …

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Nutrition

September 27, 2018

Healthy post-play snacks.

Looking for healthy snacks for your child or teen?  The American Heart Association provides some great suggestions for healthy post-play snacks that not only taste great, but nourish the body as well.  

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Get Involved

Tu Salud ¡Si Cuenta! works with community partners to create programs and events that align with our priorities. Below are just a few of the ways to get involved.

Join Our Free Exercise Classes

Get moving! Find free exercise classes in your city. Classes include Yoga, Zumba®, Circuit Training and much more!

Join Our Free Exercise Classes

Lose Weight & Prevent Diabetes

The Diabetes Prevention Programs provides the resources necessary to help individuals reach their healthy lifestyle goals.

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Improve Your Nutrition

From cooking classes to healthy recipes and correct portion sizes, get the resources you need to improve your nutrition.

Improve Your Nutrition

Collaborate With Us

Take part in the Collaborative Action Board and help us create a healthier Rio Grande Valley community.

Collaborate With Us

Access TeachING & Learning Resources

Find valuable teaching and learning resources to help you promote health and wellness in your community.

Access Resources

Build a Culture of Health

Do you want to build a Culture of Health in your community? Read through the Action Framework.

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Our Priorities

Tu Salud ¡Si Cuenta! is evidence-based, collaborative, innovative, and results-driven - focused on improving health outcomes. What began in Brownsville, Texas as a movement to address alarmingly high rates of obesity and diabetes, has gained momentum and spread to neighboring cities across Cameron County and beyond, resulting in healthier individuals, families and communities! Our prioroites include:

Evidenced-based
prevention and intervention
projects

Policy Change

Environmental change

chronic disease
prevention & Control

focus on
underserved population

Our Partners