The Houston Food Bank is proud to announce our recent grant with CareSource Bayou Health to support our School Markets Program. One in five children in Southeast Texas is considered food insecure, and the School Market program was developed to improve access to nutritional foods to middle and high school students in these vulnerable populations. [...]
Join the Houston Food Bank’s host Pearl Cajoles, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Digital Marketing Coordinator Sarah Crulcich, and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Nutrition Educator Shynice Allen as they talk about the pitfalls and pros of diet changes in the New Year.
Growing up, I watched my mother cook three meals per day every day of the week. Even though the result was delicious, the process seemed tiring. She tried her best to involve me in the cooking process. But the harder she tried, the more dislike for cooking I built. I did not see myself [...]
MyPlate is a guide published by the USDA to help the community members plan and create nutritious meals. MyPlate incorporates food from all five food groups: fruits, vegetables, grains, proteins, and dairy. Proteins are an important part of the diet. Protein consumption is especially important during periods of growth and development in children and [...]
Growing children may need snacks in between meals to curb their hunger and keep them active throughout the day! So, do you ever wonder what snacks to give your child that are both nutritious and delicious? Choosing healthy snacks for your child can support and even enhance their healthy eating habits by providing them [...]
Contrary to what you may have heard, you do not need to feed your family kale and quinoa every day to be healthy. There is more than one way to eat. The food you and your family like to enjoy is valid. Diet culture and the constant wave of advice on what and how [...]
Do you consider your child a picky eater? Are they eating the same foods and refusing new ones? Do you find yourself worrying about if your child is getting the nutrients they need? The toddler stage is the most crucial time for introducing different foods and establishing dietary habits.1 Being the oldest sibling of [...]
Water is a nutrient that we often forget about. However, it is essential for our health and survival. Water has many roles in our bodies, like protecting our organs, assisting in digestion, and maintaining overall health¹. If we, as adults, can forget to drink water, it should be expected that our children also forget. So, [...]
Do you find yourself saying these phrases to your children as a parent: “you can’t have that” “candy is bad” “eating sweets is bad”? These phrases frequently reflect our negative perception toward sweets. Sweets should be delicious and pleasing. Do we all agree that we want to live in a society where our children [...]
Is my child healthy enough? Why do they get sick so often? How should I be supporting their immune system? These are common questions that run through many parent’s heads when thinking of their child’s health. Every parent wants the best for their child and a key factor is the strength of their immune [...]