February marks American Heart Month, which recognizes that heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. The good news is that heart disease can be prevented through healthy lifestyles and supportive environments. SFC is proud to promote heart healthy activities and education throughout its programming.

GROW

Gardening as a Heart-Pumping Exercise

Because we care about healthy hearts, we at SFC's Grow Local want to shine the spotlight on gardening, a fantastic activity for heart health. We are in the last stretch of our Central Texas winter, and it is time for spring planting, which means finding time for physical activity outdoors. Consider adding gardening to your weekly exercise routine, or if you already garden, learn how this activity is benefiting your body. Spending time knocking out chores in the garden brings a multitude of benefits.

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Farm to Work, Mending Hearts

Sustainable Food Center is dedicated to supporting Central Texas farms and our communities that can benefit from eating their delicious, healthy, fresh products. We’ve seen the healing power of fresh fruits and vegetables in action, and know it can do much to bridge communities and heal hearts - February is American Heart Month, after all. Since 2007, SFC’s Farm to Work program has been hard at work helping folks at worksites in Austin, San Antonio, and Houston eat more local, sustainable fruits and vegetables.

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PREPARE

Heart Health and The Happy Kitchen

If you have heart disease, or are concerned that you might develop heart disease, you probably already know a few things about a heart-smart diet. You know not to eat unhealthy fats, refined carbohydrates and too much sodium. And you know you should eat more vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins. But do you know how to take this good dietary advice and turn it into good choices for breakfast, lunch and dinner every day? It’s simple: get more involved with your food preparation!

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SFC HAPPENINGS

 
Fresh & New at SFC Farmers' Markets
The Bonneville is a favorite Austin eatery but did you know that they also come to SFC Farmers Market Downtown? Each week they bring a variety of freshly baked breakfast items with locally sourced ingredients like IO Ranch Lamb Pastrami Ruben Sandwiches and IO Ranch Lamb Pastrami Breakfast Biscuit with Milagro Eggs & Swiss Cheese. They are also offer fresh baked Pecan Sticky Buns, Blueberry Muffins, Cinnamon and Berry Pop Tarts and Grilled Margherita Pizzas and Grilled Breakfast Pizzas. Stop by and try one of their delicious items at your next visit to market. Read more »


#AmplifyATX for Local Food!
Save the date for March 8-9 for Amplify Austin, our city's annual community-wide day of online giving. In the coming weeks we'll have news for how you can get involved this year - from great prizes to fun community events. Don't want to wait? You can schedule your donation today and be the first to #AmplifyATX for local food! Learn more »


Food Stories
Here at SFC, we love to share stories about food and its direct influence on the lives of Central Texans. On our blog, we’re pleased to bring you the latest in our ‪‎Food Stories‬ series. Read all about Jacqueline and how she created healthy habits for her family. Learn more »


SFC on Good Day Austin
Today on our segment with FOX 7 Austin's Good Day Austin, our friend and SFC Farmers' Market vendor Tom Pedersen of Cocoa Puro talks about chocolate, where it comes from, and his combination of five chocolates to create one bite. Watch the video »


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COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS

2016 Texas Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association Conference
Are you an organic farmer or gardener and want to learn about the lastest research and best practices on everything from soil health to business planning? Registration is now open for the 2016 TOFGA Conference, to be held Feb 11-13th in Rockwall, TX. Learn more »


Vote for your Local Food Heroes
Vote for your favorite chef/restaurant, food shop, farm/farmer, food artisan, beverage artisan and nonprofit in Edible Austin’s 2016 Local Hero Awards. Winners will be announced in the 2016 Beverage issue, to be published this May. Vote now through Feb. 15th. Cast your vote »