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Nutrition & Health

All the things to help you plan, choose and eat more nutritious and healthier.

Nutrition & Health

All the things to help you plan, choose and eat more nutritious and healthier.

Why Nutrition & Health Matter

Saves Money & Supports Stability
Good health helps lower medical costs and supports both food security and long-term financial stability.
More Energy & Better Focus
Your body needs nutritious foods to function well every day, specially during growth and development. Eating well helps you stay energized, think clearly, and supports a positive mood.
Supports Long-Term Health
Over time, good nutrition also plays a powerful role in protecting your health, lowering your risk of heart disease, diabetes, and other chronic conditions.
Build Healthy Habits
Making smart food choices helps strengthen food security and creates lasting habits for individuals and families.

Explore this section for everything you need to plan ahead, make informed choices, and eat better every day.

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Healthy How-To Series

Do you know how to cut a pineapple or make apple sandwiches? We have a variety of videos to show you how to cut fruit or cook a dish. Check back regularly for new videos or visit our recipe section for ideas for snacks and meals..

Recipes

RECIPE: Sweet and Salty Trail Mix

Sweet & Crunchy Trail Mix 2 cups Honey Nut Chex2 cups Cheerios1 cup Goldfish crackers1 cup Animal crackers½ cup Chocolate chipsPopcorn (to taste)Yogurt balls (to taste)Pretzels (to taste)Dried cranberries [...]

RECIPE: Stir-Fried Chicken and Bok Choy

Stir-fry Chicken and Bok Choy For Stir-fry1 teaspoon light sesame oil1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1 inch chunks)1 head of bok choy washed and cut into [...]

RECIPE: Roasted Bok Choy

Roasted Bok Choy 12 ounces baby bok choy (cut in half lengthwise)2 tablespoons olive oilGround black pepper (to taste)1 teaspoon sesame oil1 tablespoon soy sauce1 teaspoon red wine vinegar1 [...]

Tips on how to Plan, Budget, and Shop.

Product Toss Guidelines.

Understand Labels on Packaged Food.

Nutrition Articles

Bringing Healthy Cooking to the Community with ARPA and Houston Food Bank

Bringing Healthy Cooking to the Community: Highlights from the NE&HP Team Cooking Demonstrations Healthy eating starts with knowledge, access, and confidence in the kitchen. Through our recent cooking demonstrations, our [...]

Community Health Summit 2026

The Houston Food Bank and the Kinder Institute for Urban Research convened leaders across healthcare, policy, academia, and community organizations for the 2026 Community Health Summit on March 24, [...]

More Than Hummus: Lebanese Food, Culture, and Connection

More Than Hummus: Lebanese Food, Culture, and Connection Food and Culture Written by: Leya Ayoub, UH Intern Fall 2025 “To serve others with a generous heart [...]

RESOURCES

USDA Partnership with Faith Based Neighborhood Organizations Notice
Nutrition Education Fact Sheet
Joint Nondiscrimination Statement
ChooseMyPlate.gov
Sign-up for free one-on-one telehealth services provided by It’s Time Texas
USDA Food Safety Basics

NEWSLETTERS

The Pantry Press

Handouts

Food and Culture Guide (PDF)

Build Your Own Salad Handout (PDF)

Most Needed Items, and Food Allergies (Page | PDF)

Positive Relationship with Food (English | Spanish)

Encouraging Kids to Have a Healthy Relationship with Food (English | Spanish)

Healthy Eating Research Food Framework (English | Spanish)

Healthy Eating Research Categories Handout

Healthy Eating Research Guidelines Brochure

Healthy Eating Research Guidelines Handout

Flier on Food Quality (English) (Spanish) (Vietnamese) (Chinese)

Storing Fruits and Vegetables

Love Your Body for Middle and High School Kids

Why I Love My Body for Elementary Kids

Why I Love My Body for Pre-K Kids

All About Soul Food

Nutrition Tip Sheets

Almonds (Mandarin) (Spanish) (Vietnamese)
Apple (Mandarin) (Spanish) (Vietnamese)
Artichokes (Mandarin) (Spanish) (Vietnamese)
Asparagus (Mandarin) (Spanish) (Vietnamese)
Banana (Mandarin) (Spanish) (Vietnamese)
Beets
Bok Choy (Mandarin) (Spanish) (Vietnamese)
Brown Rice (Mandarin) (Spanish) (Vietnamese)
Butternut and Acorn Squash (Mandarin) (Spanish) (Vietnamese)
Cabbage (Mandarin) (Spanish) (Vietnamese)
Canned Beans (Mandarin) (Spanish) (Vietnamese)
Canned Fish (Mandarin) (Spanish) (Vietnamese)
Canned Vegetables (Mandarin) (Spanish) (Vietnamese)
Carrots (Mandarin) (Spanish) (Vietnamese)
Cauliflower (Mandarin) (Spanish) (Vietnamese)
Chayote Squash (Mandarin) (Spanish) (Vietnamese)
Coconut (Mandarin) (Spanish) (Vietnamese)
Cooking Oil (Mandarin) (Spanish) (Vietnamese)
Corn (Mandarin) (Spanish) (Vietnamese)
Cucumber (Mandarin) (Spanish) (Vietnamese)
Dried Beans (Mandarin) (Spanish) (Vietnamese)
Dry Milk (Mandarin) (Spanish) (Vietnamese)
Eggplant (Mandarin) (Spanish) (Vietnamese)
Frozen Egg Substitute (Mandarin) (Spanish) (Vietnamese)
Gai Lan (Mandarin) (Spanish) (Vietnamese)
Garlic (Mandarin) (Spanish) (Vietnamese)
Ginger (Mandarin) (Spanish) (Vietnamese)
Ground Turkey (Mandarin) (Spanish) (Vietnamese)
Jackfruit
Jicama
Kale
Leafy Greens (Mandarin) (Spanish) (Vietnamese)
Lentils (Mandarin) (Spanish) (Vietnamese)
Melon
Milk (English | Spanish)
Onion (Mandarin) (Spanish) (Vietnamese)
Orange (Mandarin) (Spanish) (Vietnamese)
Papaya
Pasta (Mandarin) (Spanish) (Vietnamese)
Pineapple (Mandarin) (Spanish) (Vietnamese)
Plantain
Potato
Powdered Milk (Mandarin) (Spanish) (Vietnamese)
Spaghetti Squash (Mandarin) (Spanish) (Vietnamese)
Starfruit
Sweet Pepper
Sweet Potato (Mandarin) (Spanish) (Vietnamese)
Turnip
Walnuts (Mandarin) (Spanish) (Vietnamese)
Watermelon (Mandarin) (Spanish) (Vietnamese)
Whole Wheat Bread (Mandarin) (Spanish) (Vietnamese)
Zucchini & Yellow Squash (Mandarin) (Spanish) (Vietnamese)

For questions regarding Nutrition Education or Dietetic Internship Opportunities, please contact:

NutritionEducation@houstonfoodbank.org

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