𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘'𝐒 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐇 𝐃𝐄𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐎𝐓𝐄𝐒 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐇𝐘 𝐃𝐈𝐄𝐓 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐔𝐆𝐔𝐑𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐈 𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐑𝐎 𝐅𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐀𝐋 𝐀𝐓 𝐁𝐑𝐎𝐖𝐍𝐒𝐕𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐄 𝐅𝐀𝐑𝐌𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐊𝐄𝐓 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐂𝐇 𝟐𝟏

Arturo Rodriguez
Health Department Director

Longtime director of the City of Brownsville's Health Department, Arturo Rodriguez, continues to promote a healthy diet in our city, so, it was not surprising to run into Art at Todo Natural, a popular eatery at 1100 N. Expressway, Ste A3, featuring natural, preservative-free homestyle food.

Rodriguez also mentioned the upcoming Si Lantro Festival to be held March 21 from 9AM to 12PM at the Brownsville Farmers Market.  

Rodriguez, who set a personal example himself by losing nearly 100 lbs. a few years ago, continues to consider a good, nutrititious, healthy diet as critical to the continued health of Brownsville residents.  

The inaugural Sí Lantro Festival is being held at the Brownsville Farmers Market on March 21, 2026, hosted by the City of Brownsville Department of Health, Wellness, and Animal Services. This event celebrates National Nutrition Month, focusing on healthy, fresh, and vibrant lifestyles. 

Event Highlights & Details:

• Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026.
• Location: Brownsville Farmers Market.
• Purpose: To promote healthy, fresh, and nutritious eating habits in the community.
• Get Involved: Information regarding sponsorships or volunteering can be found at the Latinx Voces website. 

Now, just a brief note about Todo Natural, an eatery that's become my favorite in recent weeks.  The food is not only preservative-free, but delicious.  A chalkboard out front announces the daily Especial, typically $11 or $12 with an entree, two sides, a drink and your choice of fideo or lentils.