Navidad Valley Cattle Women Donate Beef to Food Pantries

Protein-rich meals and snacks, balanced within your caloric needs, off­er a big payoff­. Research shows that eating protein at each meal can help in a number of ways:

1. Curb appetite, reduce cravings, promote fullness
2. Maintain normal blood pressure and cholesterol levels
3. Promote muscle building and recovery after exercise
4. Support physical and mental strength
5. Prevent loss of muscle and strength that occurs with aging
6. Improve blood sugar control
7. Protect muscles during weight loss

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The Navidad Valley CattleWomen, a local chapter of the Texas Cattlewomen, is a non-profit organization that supports and promotes the beef industry. The Navidad Valley local works to provide quality information on their industry and how to incorporate beef into a healthy diet. CattleWomen encourage everyone to aim for 25-30 grams of protein at all three meals. To support this and as part of their beef promotion activities, CattleWomen donated a total of 196 pounds of hamburger amongst seven area food pantries. Additionally, the pantries received materials provided by Beef Loving Texans that shared beef recipes, shopping tips and advice on healthy protein options. The next major CattleWomen activity is the NVCW Ranch Run which will be held on August 1 in Schulenburg in conjunction with the Schulenburg Festival. Proceeds support the NVCW scholarship outreach. To register, runners or walkers can go on-line to http://getmeregistered.com/NVCattleWomen5K or contact Susie Shank at 979-820-8964. Volunteers and donations are always welcome. For more information on Navidad Valley CattleWomen please follow them on Facebook at @nvcw.org or visit their website, www.nvcw.org.