News - Michael and Susan Dell Center for Healthy Living

Making healthy options first choice for the whole family

Published: June 14, 2019

When eating out, Caroline Urbina chooses grilled chicken over chicken nuggets, broccoli instead of fries, and water rather than soda without hesitation. Smart choices for a 5-year-old faced with a menu full of unhealthy options.

Everything You Need To Know Before Using Keto Supplements To Lose Weight

Published: June 06, 2019

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

Published: May 29, 2019

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

Published: May 29, 2019

All you really need to now about the keto diet is fat equals good, carbs equals bad…right?

Grillin' Without the Guilt

Published: May 24, 2019

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

Published: May 22, 2019

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?

12 Most Filling Fruits and Vegetables, According to Nutritionists

Published: May 22, 2019

You know fresh produce is healthy, but who wants to be hungry an hour after eating them? These are the fruits and veggies most likely to keep you satisfied.

Helping patients win the fight against obesity

Published: May 17, 2019

As an increasing number of Americans face health consequences from being severely overweight, medical schools are doing more to teach students how to prevent and treat the disease.

Texas could add tax on e-cigs and vape products to try to prevent minors from using them

Published: May 08, 2019

A Houston-area legislator this week hopes to persuade Texas House colleagues to approve a 10% state retail excise tax on e-cigarette and vape tobacco products.

Who should use artificial sweeteners, which ones are best?

Published: April 30, 2019

Shreela Sharma, associate professor of epidemiology and nutrition specialist at UTHealth School of Public Health, analyzed these artificial sweeteners to determine who should use which.