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Do's and don't's for microwaving food
April 16, 2019
A study published in the Journal of Food Science cooked 20 different vegetables, finding that microwaving and baking preserved nutrients better than boiling. Proving you can use your microwave to defrost, cook and make nutritious foods. Shreela Sharma, dietitian at UT Health School of Public Health, says there are just a few rules to doing it safely.
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More Pros or Cons of Food Pouches?
April 05, 2019
Useful, tasty, and apparently healthy, food pouches appear to be the best solution, however, according to a study by The University of Texas Health Science Center (UTHealth) parents might consider pausing prior to stocking their pantries.
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Food Pouches – Parents’ Friend or Foe? Expert Weighs the Pros and Cons of Pureed Options
April 03, 2019
Convenient, appetizing, and seemingly healthy, food pouches appear to be the perfect solution – but time-starved parents might want to pause before loading up their pantries, according to research by The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth).
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Lectureship Spotlight: Ross C. Brownson, PhD
Dr. Brownson is the Lipstein Distinguished Professor of Public Health at Washington University in St. Louis. He studies the translation of evidence to public health practice and policy, with a content focus on environmental and policy determinants of chronic diseases. As a teaser for the Lectureship, we asked Dr. Brownson a few questions.
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National Nutrition Month: Salad Dressing Competition
March was National Nutrition Month, an annual campaign sponsored by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics to promote healthy food options and eating habits. Here at the Michael & Susan Dell Center for Healthy Living, we wanted to celebrate National Nutrition Month with our faculty and staff by hosting a Salad Swap and homemade salad dressing competition.
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National Nutrition Month: What are your eating habits?
If you are one of the countless Americans who made a new year’s resolution to eat healthier in 2019, you might be needing some motivation by now. Worry not, National Nutrition Month is here to offer up some great tips and encourage you to keep your resolve.
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"To an increasing degree, overweight, obesity, and sugary diets are driving up health care costs and are costing Americans years of healthy life." #ActiveandHealthyChat #NMHM19 https://salud-america.org/unhealthy-eating-is-top-cause-of-us-death/ …
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"Poor dietary habits, which is a combination of high intake of unhealthy foods...and a low intake of healthy foods...overall causes more deaths than any other risk factors globally." Read more from @CBSNews: http://ow.ly/s1cR50q0r8J #GoSlowWhoa pic.twitter.com/r8LPx5wfjg
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17 April
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April 16th is #MushroomDay! To celebrate, here's our very favorite mushroom that we like to add into our Brighter Bites produce bags with the help of our friends at @BuonaFoods and @MushroomCouncil! #DayOfTheMushroom pic.twitter.com/RadIp2PGJu
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16 April
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Join us next week at the Michael & Susan Dell Center Lectureship in Child Health! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/13th-annual-michel-susan-dell-center-lectureship-for-child-health-tickets-54979952518 … https://twitter.com/TXHealthJournal/status/1118178318988337153 …
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In preparation for the Michael & Susan Dell Center Lectureship in Child Health, we asked Dr. Brownson a few questions about his work. Click through to our blog to learn more about Dr. Brownson and the Lectureship! https://sph.uth.edu/research/centers/dell/blog/posting.htm?id=Lectureship-Spotlight-Ross-Brownson … pic.twitter.com/OmJ4zwB5sv
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11 April
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Dr. Courtney Byrd-Williams, Center Faculty, was interviewed for her research into the health of food pouches. "It's not about demonizing pouch foods, but approaching them with healthy caution and considering the options," says Dr. Byrd-Williams. https://www.amarketjournal.com/more-pros-or-cons-of-food-pouches/51264/ … pic.twitter.com/pOxMOgVBJ6
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"It's not about demonizing pouch foods, but approaching them with healthy caution and considering the options," says Dr. Byrd-Williams.
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10 April
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Applications for the Rising Star Award are open through May 10! Know a 9-18 year old doing great things in obesity prevention? Nominate them for the Rising Star Award! #RisingStar #TOAW https://sph.uth.edu/research/centers/dell/texas-obesity-awareness-week/about-the-rising-star-award.htm … pic.twitter.com/B9DNqb5Qpk
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9 April
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We have kicked off our first-ever UTHealth Giving Day! Make your gift at http://givingday.uth.edu , and tell us why you are passionate about the cause you chose. #UTHealthGives pic.twitter.com/dmyjoHhst7
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9 April
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Brighter Bites students at South Shaver Elementary School in @PasadenaISD_TX had so much fun learning how to make easy & nutritious smoothies using with our staff’s poster. Check out our Build-A-Smoothie tip sheet to create your own healthy smoothies >> https://brighterbites.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Tip-Sheet-Build-A-Smoothie_8.5x11-3.pdf … pic.twitter.com/XBDNFlkNWC
Like Brighter Bites students at South Shaver Elementary School in @PasadenaISD_TX had so much fun learning how to make easy & nutritious smoothies using with our staff’s poster. Check out our Build-A-Smoothie tip sheet to create your own healthy smoothies >> https://brighterbites.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/Tip-Sheet-Build-A-Smoothie_8.5x11-3.pdf …pic.twitter.com/XBDNFlkNWC
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8 April
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Join us tomorrow for @UTHealth Giving Day! These gifts will allow us to address our most exciting opportunities and pressing needs in the areas of research, education, and community health. Together, we are improving the health of our community and world. https://givingday.uth.edu/giving-day/12270/department/15281 … pic.twitter.com/D3GJHlaRC6
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8 April
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Center Faculty, Dr. Courtney Byrd-Williams, was featured in this article for her research into the health of food pouches. Read on to see what she discovered! https://www.uth.edu/news/story.htm?id=47570d0c-1945-49eb-804d-8b0633c4750c&fbclid=IwAR1p3RUCQQXiSj7oR6tcxiJarIf_X_QQJWKaYWYNki5oRbbsnrX-ZOHNBJQ …
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On Tuesday, April 9, UTHealth will launch a single-day, online fundraising event to unite the community for a day dedicated to giving back. Learn more about how you can participate and help us advance health care: https://givingday.uth.edu/ #UTHealthGives pic.twitter.com/rnkhT4y08k
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5 April
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Don't forget to register for our upcoming Lectureship in Child Health to learn about Dr. Brownson's studies in the translation of evidence to public health practice and policy! #msdlecture https://www.eventbrite.com/e/13th-annual-michel-susan-dell-center-lectureship-for-child-health-tickets-54979952518?aff=SocialMedia … pic.twitter.com/LTzHIsRF3l
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4 April
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Know a young person doing great things in obesity prevention? Nominate them for the Rising Star Award for exceptional leadership in raising awareness and reducing the burden of obesity. #RisingStar #TOAW https://sph.uth.edu/research/centers/dell/texas-obesity-awareness-week/about-the-rising-star-award.htm … pic.twitter.com/f7FkOPNJ5u
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29 March
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Our families in Austin and Dallas were so thrilled to try out Mann's newest veggie - CAULILINI® baby cauliflower! It's a type of cauliflower that is sweeter & more tender w/a long stem. Our families are excited to start cooking w/this tasty new veggie! Thank you @VeggiesMadeEasy! pic.twitter.com/uQSChlK4c1
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28 March
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Make sure your kids are performing their best during #STAAR tests with these healthy #TestTakingTips: http://bit.ly/2RYfhVM pic.twitter.com/bSR12W3YPX
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28 March
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Find your own "Joyful Movement" by creating a workout routine that best fits YOU! Check out these tips from UTHealth Dietetic Internship Program @UTexasSPH @msdcenter on how to develop a positive relationship with exercise. pic.twitter.com/TgHmxBwxhg
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21 March
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It's #NationalCeleryMonth! Stock up on those leafy stalks to start reaping the cardiovascular, liver, skin, and cognitive health benefits they contribute to! Check out 10 different ways to use this GO veggie here: http://ow.ly/OPJX50nanwW #GoSlowWhoa pic.twitter.com/RRLdJM6bTQ
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25 March
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Belinda Reininger, DrPH, MPH, and Lisa Mitchell-Bennett, MA, MPH, @UTexasSPH in Brownsville were quoted in a Texas Observer article about the devastating impact of diabetes in the Rio Grande Valley. https://www.texasobserver.org/life-and-limb/
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Warmer weather is the perfect excuse to start grilling those GO foods! @UTHealth has got you covered with some tips and tricks to grill healthy and safe all summer long! #GoSummer @msdcenter http://ow.ly/zNDN50namXv pic.twitter.com/VKBAVXu1a6
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24 March
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Apr 23
13th Annual Michael & Susan Dell Center Lectureship in Child Health
April 23, 2019 to April 23, 2019SAVE THE DATE: April 23, 2019
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May 18
Michael & Susan Dell Center Community Collaborative for Child Health Summit
May 18, 2019 9:30 to May 18, 2019 11:30Come join us as we explore and celebrate the importance of reducing non-productive screen time and fostering community building and positive social connectedness.
