Houston Food Bank's Community Health team hosted its annual Community Health Summit recently with guests from all over to discuss various factors that affect nutrition of our neighbors. Sessions were held to discuss state and federally funded services, Healthy Eating Research Nutrition Guidelines, Food Prescription (FoodRX) program, Medically Tailored Meals, factors of food insecurity [...]
Feeding America Food Banks, Feeding America, and Center for Health and Nutrition Impact gathered at the Houston Food Bank in March; convening to discuss program implementation, data outcomes, and best practices for the Food as Medicine Grant 3 (FAM3) program. The FAM3 program is the third iteration of the Food as Medicine partnership between [...]
Learning To Trust Your Gut Food and Culture Written by: Andrea Olmedo, UH Intern Fall 2024 Have you ever wondered what your body is really trying to tell you when it comes to food? This is what Intuitive Eating is all about! Intuitive eating (IE) is an approach that focuses on tuning into our [...]
Boost Your Fiber, Boost Your Health! Food and Culture Written by: Eloise Westlake, Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist Happy National Nutrition Month! This National Nutrition Month let’s dive into what fiber is and how it can benefit your health. So what exactly is fiber? Dietary fiber is a carbohydrate found in food that adds bulk [...]
Bridging Traditions and Nutrition Food and Culture Written by: Donia Kaseb, UH Intern Fall 2024 How does culture influence our food choices and health? Food is more than just fuel for our bodies, it is a connection to our roots, traditions, and culture. The way we eat, the types of foods [...]
January Wellness Eating healthier and starting a diet are common decisions made around this time of year. However are these changes truly going to lead to you having a healthier and more well rounded diet? Making a change to your dietary habits is something that is and can be very beneficial, but what you choose [...]
Fighting Food Waste As the holidays approach in these next few weeks, let us dive into how we can create a more sustainable food system by reducing food waste. According to Feeding America 38% of food in the United States goes unsold or uneaten, this is $473 billion worth of food that is [...]
Nopales: A Taste of Tradition and Culture by Mikaela Ustoy As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, the Nutrition Education and Health Promotion Team will be highlighting dishes that embody the rich history, culture, and culinary artistry of Latin America—continuing with the nopal. Nopales are another staple in Mesoamerican culture and remain a beloved part [...]
In the photo from left to right (Sofia (sister), Lily (sister), Sulema (Grandmother) Tamales: A Taste of Tradition and Culture by Mikaela Ustoy As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, the Nutrition Education and Health Promotion Team will be highlighting dishes that embody the rich history, culture, and culinary artistry of Latin America—starting [...]
September is National Food Safety Education Month About 1 in 6 Americans each year will become sick with a food borne illness. However there is no reason to panic, food borne illness or often called food poisoning can be easily prevented by following these four food safety tips. [...]