Denton County Highlights Vegan Snacks, Food Programs

The Denton County paper is promoting its “Your Money, Your Home” newsletter and local coverage, including Best of Denton 2025 treats and budget-friendly eats. Health guidance says a well-planned vegan diet can provide adequate protein from whole grains, legumes, soy, nuts and seeds, and suggests high-protein snacks such as roasted edamame, peanut butter with apple, roasted chickpeas, chia pudding, lentil dip and tofu preparations. Food-storage advice recommends keeping avocados (until ripe), fresh herbs, potatoes, onions, garlic and some fruits at room temperature because refrigeration can halt ripening, change texture, or encourage mold. Community programs like Science Central’s “Eat Well, Play Well” exhibit, which includes an “Eat a Rainbow” food-prep station, give hands-on lessons to help children and families make healthier food choices and stay active. For outdoor cooks, camping remains an opportunity for gourmet meals—from ribeyes and baked potatoes to Dutch-oven desserts—while keeping cleanup simple.