Center for Healthy Living News
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August Healthy Summer Challenge
Published: August 01, 2023
This summer, the Michael & Susan Dell Center for Healthy Living challenges you and your kids to build healthy habits while school is out! See our last challenge of the year.
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Classroom Ready: Registered dietitian talks healthy snacks
Published: July 27, 2023
In the midst of shopping for back-to-school supplies, nutrition can sometimes be the last thing on our minds. Dolores Woods, RDN, speaks with KPRC in Houston on healthy snack and lunch ideas to start the school year off right.
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Consejos de seguridad alimentaria para el regreso a clases
Published: July 25, 2023
Diana Guevara, MPH, RD, talked to Univision Houston Channel 45 about ways to store food safely to avoid food poisoning.
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Daily Spoonful of Olive Oil Daily Can Drop the Risk of Dying by Dementia by 28%
Published: July 25, 2023
A new study shows that adding more olive oil to your diet may decrease the risk of dementia-related death. Healthline interviewed Dolores Woods, RDN, on the benefits of olive oil.
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Is kombucha good for you? More research is needed.
Published: July 21, 2023
USA Today interviewed Dolores Woods, RDN, on potential benefits of kombucha.
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Mobile farmers market takes fresh fruit and vegetables to Houston’s food deserts
Published: July 20, 2023
While there is no single factor that causes food deserts and food swamps, reasons can stem from transportation issues, income and grocery stores. Shreela Sharma, PhD, spoke with Houston Landing about why supermarkets are more sparse in low-income communities.
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Is yogurt good for you? It's nutrient-rich and high in protein.
Published: July 20, 2023
Dolores Woods, RDN, was interviewed by USA Today about the health benefits of yogurt.
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Do Austin's new bus shelters cut it in the Texas heat?
Published: July 19, 2023
Last summer, CapMetro's board of directors greenlit up to $10.5 million for 562 shelters from California-based Tolar Manufacturing over the next five years. KUT interviewed Kevin Lanza, PhD, on the shelters' ability to protect against heat.
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El aspartamo: qué es y por qué la OMS advierte sobre el uso de este edulcorante artificial
Published: July 18, 2023
In an interview with Univision Houston, Dolores Woods, MA, RDN, LD, offers insight into the new World Health Organization classification on artificial sweeteners.
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Healthy meal swaps to try on the grill
Published: July 17, 2023
Even though it's really hot outside, that's not going to stop Texans from firing up their grill. Diana Guevara, MPH, RD, LD, shares some healthy options.
