8 Unofficial Food Groups of Texas That Define The Lone Star State

Stop me if you've heard this but the best cuisine in the world is in Texas. Sure that is a biased opinion coming from a Texan. But if you look closely at the unofficial food groups in the Lone Star State that should be official, you'll begin to understand how we like to grub down in Texas.

Now, we do eat some pretty strange things from time to time. But, the following "food groups" are what dominate Texas menus and you might say we love these things more than our own mama. (That's Texas sarcasm.)

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In the great state of Texas, everything is bigger, bolder, and tastier. There is a reason folks come for miles just to grub on what we're eating. If you’ve ever stepped foot in the Lone Star State, you know that food is taken very seriously—so seriously that it deserves its own set of food groups.

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Forget the old pyramid of protein, vegetables, grains, dairy, and fruit. We’ve got a new, mouthwatering model for all you Texan foodies out there. So, grab your forks and prepare for a culinary journey through the essential food groups that define Texas cuisine!

So there you have it, folks—the unofficial official food groups of Texas!

Each group is essential for maintaining a balanced diet, so feel free to indulge guilt-free. Just remember to wash it all down with a tall glass of Dr. Pepper, and you’ll be living the true Texan dream. Yeehaw!