Food and Culture Written by: Yoana Todorova, UH Intern Spring 2026 Inside our digestive tract lives the body’s largest community of microbes, known as the Gut Microbiome, which helps support digestion and overall health. Keeping a healthy gut microbiome supports a stronger immune system, improved mood, brain health, and a lower risk of certain [...]
Food and Culture Written by: Maria Garcia, UH Intern Spring 2026 Corn tortillas carry Mexican culture, history, nourishment, and flavor in every bite. From ancient methods to modern family kitchens, corn tortillas remain one of the most affordable and nutrient-dense carbohydrates for balanced meals. The reasoning for this lies in the tortilla [...]
Wrapped up in Nutrition: Vietnamese Spring Rolls Food and Culture Written by: Cindy Tran, UH Intern Spring 2026 In Vietnamese culture, eating together at the table with your family is very important. While in some places people may eat separately or on the go, meal times are often seen as a [...]
Your Body Knows Best! Food and Culture Written by: Abigail Nguyen, UH Intern Spring 2026 From messages like “don’t eat too much” or “finish everything on your plate,” many of us grow up hearing external rules about eating, even though our bodies already provide helpful signals for when to eat and when to stop. [...]
将健康烹饪带入社区：NE&HP团队烹饪演示活动亮点 健康饮食始于知识、资源获取以及在厨房中的自信。通过我们最近举办的烹饪演示活动，社区居民有机会学习实用的烹饪技巧，探索营养丰富的食谱，并发现切实可行的方法，为自己和家人制作更健康的餐食。更多 [...]
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 三月 24, an event focused on advancing health equity through food access.Held in recognition of National Nutrition Month, the Summit highlighted innovative partnerships and emerging research addressing [...]
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 is the core of Lebanese hospitality, a tradition that people have carried on for centuries.” Food is more than simply nutrition; it is also a [...]
Gestational Diabetes: Keeping Moms & Babies Healthy Understanding Gestational Diabetes: What Every Neighbor Should Know Food and Culture Written by: Nafisa Bhuriwala, UH Intern Fall 2025 Gestational diabetes (GDM) is a form of high blood sugar that occurs during pregnancy, and it’s important to understand because it can impact [...]
What are Macronutrients? Food and Culture Written by: Gabriel Lopez, UH Intern Fall 2025 Our bodies rely on three essential macronutrients—nutrients we need in larger amounts to stay energized and functioning at our best. These key macronutrients are protein, carbohydrates, and fats. Protein: Protein is the building block [...]
Non-Medical Drivers of Health Food and Culture Written by: Aiyanna Mckee, UH Intern Fall 2025 When you think about health, it is common for many to picture doctors, medicine, or even medical procedures to remedy their symptoms. Although going to the doctor regularly is an important part of supporting health status, your [...]
