McALLEN — People gathered around display tables Saturday as they created their own spice blends as a good cooking alternative to salt, which is among the principle points taught here at the McAllen Public Library where Rio Grande Valley residents learned about healthier living.
In attempts to raise awareness for a healthy heart during American Heart Month, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service in partnership with the McAllen Public Library hosted “Healthy Cooking, Healthy Heart,” to promote healthier living. Throughout the three-day course, Valley residents learned about the benefits of changing one’s diet.
Norma Canales mixes a spice package during the Healthy Cooking, Healthy Heart seminar at the McAllen Public Library on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Instructor Andrea Valdez interacts with attendees during the Healthy Cooking, Healthy Heart seminar at the McAllen Public Library on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Andrea Valdez gives instruction as she mixes a recipe for black bean salsa with pineapple during the Healthy Cooking, Healthy Heart seminar at the McAllen Public Library on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Instructor Andrea Valdez talks with attendees during the Healthy Cooking, Healthy Heart seminar at the McAllen Public Library on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Red bell pepper is chopped to make a recipe for black bean salsa with pineapple during the Healthy Cooking, Healthy Heart seminar at the McAllen Public Library on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])A bowl is filled with black bean salsa with pineapple after being prepared during the Healthy Cooking, Healthy Heart seminar at the McAllen Public Library on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Attendees prepare a spice package during the Healthy Cooking, Healthy Heart seminar at the McAllen Public Library on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Attendees listen during the Healthy Cooking, Healthy Heart seminar at the McAllen Public Library on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Instructor Andrea Valdez speaks during the Healthy Cooking, Healthy Heart seminar at the McAllen Public Library on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])Instructor Andrea Valdez gives direction during the Healthy Cooking, Healthy Heart seminar at the McAllen Public Library on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023, in McAllen. (Joel Martinez | [email protected])
