The White House Conference on Food, Nutrition, and Health - may sound overwhelming… but keep reading because this is very important. As an upcoming White House Conference will focus on "Food, Nutrition, and Health", Houston Food Bank is preparing to present learned information from our neighbors with living experience on food insecurity, and [...]
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 [...]
Summers in southeast Texas are a given: H-O-T! How many of us have heard our local meteorologists say, "record hot temperatures," lately? With higher temps comes an even greater need for hydration. Did you know it’s not just water that can keep us hydrated? Foods, especially produce, can be equally as hydrating! Ensuring that [...]
Edible Houston's 3rd annual Local Hero Awards is a contest highlighting and celebrating the people and businesses who work diligently to support, grow and use local food. Over 1,700 Houstonians submitted nominations this year and a whopping 4,000+ folks cast votes crowing YOU one of our 2018 Local Heroes. The winners of the 2018 [...]
