02/18 CELEBRITY CHEF TRE WILCOX, BLACK HISTORY MONTH, AMERICAN HEART MONTH, FRED DRYER

CELEBRITY CHEF, TRE WILCOX SHOWCASES SAVORY AND HEART HEALTHY SOUL FOOD DISHES DURING BLACK HISTORY MONTH  AND AMERICAN HEART MONTH 

Celebrated TV chef Tre Wilcox is no stranger to creating healthy and appetizing dishes. And this February, just as we get ready to celebrate Black History Month and American Heart Month, he is serving up some traditional soul food dishes with a heart-healthy twist. Heart disease, hypertension and obesity are significant health concerns for millions of African Americans. That is why Chef Tre is showing home cooks across the country easy ways to reduce fat, calories, and sodium without sacrificing the rich and savory flavors of soul food favorites -- especially those made with pork.  
As his career took off on Top Chef, Top Chef All-Stars and Iron Chef America, Tre began to expand on his other gift, sharing his passion for food through teaching others how to make delicious dishes at home. He uses T.R.E., an acronym based on his name, as pillars for good cooking: Techniques, Recipes and Execution.

While it can be hard for busy families to find the time to whip up healthy meals, Tre will share some of his favorite easy-to-make pork recipes to help celebrate Black History Month and American Heart Month with nutritional dishes that are low in calories and fat, but are full of flavor.

SOME OF THE RECIPES THAT TRE WILL BE HIGHLIGHTING INCLUDE:
• Jerk Seasoned Pork Tenderloin
• Sizzling Chili Pork Chops
• Spicy-Sweet Pork Stir Fry

MORE ABOUT THE NATIONAL PORK BOARD:
The National Pork Board has responsibility for Checkoff-funded research, promotion and consumer information projects and for communicating with pork producers and the public. Through a legislative national Pork Checkoff, pork producers invest $0.40 for each $100 value of hogs sold. Importers of pork products contribute a like amount, based on a formula. The Pork Checkoff funds national and state programs in advertising, consumer information, retail and foodservice marketing, export market promotion, production improvement, technology, swine health, pork safety and environmental management.  For more information, visit Pork.org.

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FRED DRYER – ACTOR, FORMER DE IN THE NFL AND RADIO HOST

John Frederick "Fred" Dryer (born July 6, 1946 in Hawthorne, California) is an American actor and former football defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). Dryer played 13 years in the NFL, playing 176 games, starting 166, and recording 104 career sacks with the New York Giants and Los Angeles Rams. Dryer is the only NFL player to score two safeties in one game.

Following his retirement from football, Dryer had a successful career as a film and television actor, notably starring in the series Hunter. His height (6'6" or 1.98 m) and physique was useful for his action roles.

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