Recent Publications
The Nourish Program: An innovative model for cooking, gardening and clinical care skill enhancement for dietetics students.
McWhorter, J. W., Raber, M., Sharma, S. V., Moore, L. S., & Hoelscher, D. M. (2019). Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 119(2), 199–203.
The Nourish Program: An innovative model for cooking, gardening and clinical care skill enhancement for dietetics students
McWhorter, J. W., Raber, M., Sharma, S. V., Moore, L. S., & Hoelscher, D. M. (2019). Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 119(2), 199–203.
Recent News
Hot Sauces are Incoming
Wesley McWhorter, DrPH, RDN, spoke with the Doug Pike 50+ show on KPRC Radio about making healthier eating choices.
From sweet corn to candy canes, vinegar aims to shed its sour reputation
Wesley McWhorter, DrPH, RDN, was quoted in a Food Dive article about vinegar’s recent rise in popularity.
Future of Fitness: Galveston, Harris county experts give advice on personal health
Wesley McWhorter, DrPH, RDN, was interviewed by The Galveston Daily News about the future of fitness as we head into a new year.
Products Replacing-Diet With Zero Calorie
Wesley McWhorter, DrPH, RDN, spoke to FOX 26 News about the emerging trend of labeling soft drinks as “zero-calorie” rather than “diet.”
Most Beautiful Cookbook Ever Gives a Healthy Houston Author Some Bragging Rights
As an MEd, RD, LD, director and creator of the Nourish program at UTHealth School of Public Health-Houston, Moore has been providing students, health care professionals and others with critical culinary skills and knowledge about how good food works and sustains healthier lives since 2012.
Cranberries, stuffing and turkey: Why do some Thanksgiving foods divide the dinner table?
Wesley McWhorter, DrPH, MS, RDN, was interviewed by USA Today about the most nutritious ways to prepare cranberries, stuffing, and turkey for Thanksgiving.
7 Homemade Snack Recipes to Fuel Long Rides
Wesley McWhorter, PhD, was quoted by MSN Lifestyle about the food you need to fuel long bike rides.
Diet Tips for Diabetics
Wesley McWhorter, DrPH, MS, shared recipe tips for diabetics with Doug Pike for the Fifty+ show on KPRC Radio. His interview begins at 8:25.
What is the satiating diet and is it better than keto?
Wesley McWhorter, DrPH, MS, RD, was interviewed by FOX 26 News about the satiate diet.
3 Simple Rules for a Better Diet
The way diets usually get talked about these days, simply asking a fundamental question like how to eat healthy can seem a little naive, slightly entry-level. It's easy to feel like you should be immediately considering something extreme, like intermittent fasting or counting macros, not simply pondering what's for dinner.
Everything to Know About the Flexitarian Diet
Our diets are sad—at least according to nutritionists. The standard Canadian diet is "void of fibre-rich whole foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds, and legumes," says Wesley McWhorter, RDN, a spokesperson for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Flexitarian Diet Guide
If you want to eat less meat but aren't ready to go full-on vegetarian or vegan, try the flexitarian diet. Here's what to know, plus a three-day sample menu to help you get started.
No Magic Pills: For National Nutrition Month 2021, Academy Recommends Nutrient-Rich Foods for Vitamins, Minerals
Good nutrition is essential for a healthy immune system, which may offer protection from seasonal illness and other health problems. The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recommends focusing on food to get the vitamins and minerals your body needs to stay healthy.
How to Start a Keto Diet
If losing weight is one of your New Year’s resolutions, you may be searching for a specific diet to accomplish that goal.
Apple Cider Vinegar Diet for Weight Loss
If you find it hard to keep up with all the diets out there purporting to foster weight loss, you’re not alone. For many, the apple cider vinegar diet will be a new one to add to the list.
Does the Blood Type Diet Help You Lose Weight?
In 1996, a Naturopathic physician named Peter J. D’Adamo published a book titled “Eat Right 4 Your Type.” The book’s premise is that our bodies respond to different foods based on the four major blood groups: A, B, AB or O.
Is a Liquid Diet for Weight Loss a Good Idea?
IT’S THE MOST WONDERFUL time of year – especially for gaining weight. While the holiday party scene will be less active this year because of COVID-19, most of us are still likely to enjoy our favorite holiday treats, and most likely to excess.
Healthy meals can be easy for Galveston County parents feeding children stuck at home
Galveston County parents are working from home, and children are doing schoolwork online because of the coronavirus outbreak, which means parents and children are eating more meals together.
Dietitian Dishes on Mediterranean Diet
Wesley McWhorter, MS, RD, spoke to FOX 26 News viewers about the benefits of the Mediterranean diet, such as weight loss and relieving symptoms of depression.
2020 resolutions; how to stick to your goal of getting healthier
Wesley McWhorter, MS, RD, was interviewed by KTRH Radio reporter Cliff Saunders about how to keep resolutions on eating healthier in the New Year.
Dietitians dish out tips and recipes for a healthy, happy holiday
While the myth that people gain seven to 10 pounds between Thanksgiving and Christmas has been debunked, a recent study suggests that they do gain about a pound per holiday season – and that can add up to carrying an extra 20 pounds into middle age.
How to get better abs and stay fit over 50
With a strict diet, frequent exercise and regular rest and recuperation — along with a blessed set of genes — many men can achieve a well-toned physique no matter what age they are. It takes a change in attitude and a lot of willpower, they say, but the rewards are great.
Are These 5 Natural Sweeteners Healthier Than Sugar?
These days, sugar is often blamed for causing obesity, high blood pressure, poor cholesterol, and even chronic conditions. With all the negativity surrounding added sugar, alternatives are becoming increasingly popular in recipes and store shelves. Stevia, date sugar, and erythritol, a sugar alcohol, are three popular natural sweeteners found in food.
Healthy and tasty: Our 2019 summer recipe series with TMC experts
This summer, we will be sharing recipes from Texas Medical Center nutritionists and dietitians to give our readers some healthy and tasty options. Bookmark this page and circle back for new dishes, desserts and beverages every few weeks. Also, follow the series via #TMCsummereats on social media.
Foods Seniors Should Be Eating and Foods to Avoid
Wesley McWhorter, MS, RD, did an interview on KTRH Radio on what foods seniors should be eating and what types of food they may want to avoid.
Best Drinks to Stay Hydrated
J. Wesley McWhorter, MS, RD, LD, CSCS, was interviewed on FOX 26 Morning Show for a segment about hydration during summer.
Everything You Need To Know Before Using Keto Supplements To Lose Weight
The keto diet boasts a ton of transformation stories—even celebs like Jenna Jameson, Al Roker, and Vanessa Hudgens have dabbled in it (and have the before-and-after photos to prove it).
10 nutritious herbs you should add to your diet now
Those leafy sprigs of parsley that garnish your dinner, the mint sprigs in your drink, and those basil strips topping your salad contribute more than color and flavor. They're also rich sources of valuable nutrients.
10 nutritious herbs you should add to your diet now
Those leafy sprigs of parsley that garnish your dinner, the mint sprigs in your drink, and those basil strips topping your salad contribute more than color and flavor. They're also rich sources of valuable nutrients.
The Best Way To Calculate Your Keto Diet Macros
All you really need to now about the keto diet is fat equals good, carbs equals bad…right?
Grillin' Without the Guilt
J. Wesley McWhorter, MS, RD, LD, CSCS, was interviewed on FOX 26 Morning Show for a segment about grilling without guilt.
How 11 Popular Diets Affect the Environment
Animal-based products contribute to negative environmental changes in a big way, but few consumers realize it. Do you know how your diet affects the planet?
What is the Pegan Diet, and Is It Healthy?
Because there aren't enough diet fads, there's a new eating plan that promises to help you look and feel your best. Created by Dr. Mark Hyman in 2014, the pegan diet is a combination of paleo and vegan, and has recently become trendy.
Battle of Sexes: Does the Keto Diet Work Better for Men Than Women?
J. Wesley McWhorter, MS, RD, LD, CSCS, was interviewed on FOX 26 Morning News Extra for a segment about who the Keto diet works better for.
UTHealth shares smoking hot, and healthy, grilling tips
If National Nutrition Month has fired up your imagination to be more creative when cooking in the great outdoors but you don’t know the first thing about it, help is at hand, thanks to The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth).
