Look for These Top Texas-Made Items at United Supermarkets

Brenda Garcia, United Supermarkets' corporate dietician, was recently talking about some of her favorite locally made products and how easy they are to find at United Supermarkets.

You just have to look at the tag — it will be marked "Made in Texas" directly below the price.

You'll find that special designation on plenty of items at United Supermarkets, including this list from Happy + Nourished, a blog from Garcia's team:

• Small Hold Mushrooms
• Fischer & Wieser Sauces
• Siete Carnitas and Chorizo Seasoning
• Waterloo
• Williams Chris Wines
• Leal’s Tortilla Chips
• Nature Nate’s Honey
• Clint’s Texas Salsa
• Produce (Melons, Peaches)

Grown in Buda, Texas, the Small Hold Mushrooms are interesting, as they offer less common varieties that can offer incredible health benefits and a different taste and texture for your go-to recipes, Garcia said.

Meanwhile, watermelon is so versatile. You can grill watermelon for a really unique flavor, or chop them up for a Watermelon Cucumber Salad, Strawberry Watermelon Basil Salad, or Spicy Beef Kebabs and Watermelon Salad.

You should still read the nutrition labels and fit products made in Texas into a balanced diet.

"Now! With this all being said, just because it’s local doesn’t give a product a health halo," the Happy + Nourished blog cautions. "So, use your tastebuds and follow your hunger cues when eating and drinking some of our favorites."

For more recipes and tips on incorporating healthy options into your diet, explore Happy + Nourished. If you scroll to the bottom of their main page, you can sign up for their newsletter, which sends you helpful tips and ideas right to your inbox!