Texas Baseball Ranch - Winter 2024

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INSIDE THIS ISSUE

PAGE 1 Recounting Fall and Summer Adventures at the Ranch

PAGE 2 Service Highlight

Encouraging Teens to Help Around the House PAGE 3 The Truth About Soft Tissue, Growth Plates, and Injuries

This Month in Baseball History

PAGE 4 The Essential Fats You Need on Your Plate

Why Your Body Needs Omega-Packed Foods DON’T FEAR THE FAT

The word “fat” might sound like something to avoid on your wellness journey, but not all fats are created equal. Certain unsaturated fats are essential for keeping your heart strong, brain sharp, and energy levels steady. Knowing which fats to add to your plate can take your health goals to the next level. Get ready for a healthy serving of omega fats as we explore three of the best foods to fuel your body and improve your overall well-being.

you can reap a wealth of benefits like lower cholesterol levels, healthy blood pressure, strong bones, improved brain function, and reduced risk of stroke, just to name a few. AVOCADO Avocados are a superfood, and while they are high in fat, they’re the good kind. This creamy and indulgent fruit also contains a high amount of vitamin E and provides a healthy serving of dietary fiber. Add this green superstar to salads or toast to get the nutrient booster you need to maintain weight, reduce heart disease risk, control blood sugar, and improve brain function. NUTS Nuts are heart-healthy snacks that provide protein, fiber, vitamins, antioxidants, and beneficial monounsaturated fats. When you incorporate these into your diet, your

heart will benefit. Studies have found that nuts can help reduce the risk of diabetes and lower cholesterol levels. Almonds, pistachios, and walnuts are all wonderful options to try out. Just make sure you moderate how much you eat, as they are high in calories. These nutrient-packed foods taste great and provide essential benefits to keep your heart, brain, and body functioning at their best. So, next time you prepare your plate, don’t fear fats! Embrace the healthy ones that fuel your body.

SALMON Salmon is one of the best sources of

omega fats and one of the most nutrient- rich foods you can find on the whole planet. Not only does it contain omega fats, which support a healthy nervous system, heart, and brain, but it also contains quality protein and multiple nutrients. By adding this tasty and popular fish to your plate,

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