Osteopenia and Osteoporosis Food and Culture Written by: Garrett Fugate, UH Intern Spring 2025 There are 206 bones in the human body, with each one giving us structure, protection, and the ability to move. The normal breakdown of our bones is called osteopenia, a bone disease that affects more than 43 million [...]
A Guide to a Healthy Heart Food and Culture Written by: Alejandra Herrera, UH Intern Spring 2025 Your arteries are highways that your heart uses to help get blood to the entire body. On the other hand, blood pressure is the force of blood that is hitting your arteries while it is [...]
Food Allergy Action Month May is Food Allergy Action Month and although food intolerances and food allergies may get mistaken for each other, they are completely different things. So you might be asking then, what is the difference? A food intolerance is when a person has difficulty digesting a particular food, and involves [...]
Discover Joyful Movement: What feels good for you? Food and Culture Written by: Claudia Irazabal, UH Intern Fall 2024 We’ve all heard that staying active is essential for our physical and mental well-being. But for many, the idea of exercise is tied to intense workouts or pushing yourself to the limit. This [...]
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 [...]