Center for Healthy Living News
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UCD wants 10% reduction in prevalence of type II diabetes by 2030
Published: September 06, 2019
The goal of Unidos Contra la Diabetes is to reduce the number of new cases of type II diabetes in the next five years. The nonprofit group believes this will result in a ten percent reduction in the prevalence of diabetes by 2030.
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Sugar-Free Diet Sodas Tied to an Increased Risk of Early Death
Published: September 05, 2019
Shreela Sharma, associate professor of epidemiology and nutrition specialist at UTHealth School of Public Health, discussed how sugar-free diet sodas are tied to an increased risk of early death.
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Are These 5 Natural Sweeteners Healthier Than Sugar?
Published: August 30, 2019
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.
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Healthy and tasty: Our 2019 summer recipe series with TMC experts
Published: August 12, 2019
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.
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Brighter Bites Works to Fuel Kids with Healthy Food
Published: August 11, 2019
Houston, TX organization Brighter Bites is helping communities in food swamps by empowering food-insecure families themselves to organize for a better food future. “They’re helping to be helped. All those touchpoints with the families create communities through fresh food,” says Brighter Bites co-founder Lisa Helfman.
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White meat no healthier than red meat when it comes to “bad cholesterol”
Published: August 05, 2019
If you’re a steak lover who begrudgingly orders chicken for health reasons, read on. White meat has long been considered more beneficial than red meat, especially in terms of reducing cardiovascular risk. But a recent study challenges these claims.
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The 100 coolest people in food and drink
Published: July 26, 2019
Inspired by the hugely successful Tech 100, Business Insider is launching its first ever Food 100 — a ranking of the 100 coolest people in the world of food and drink, with a particular focus on Europe and North America.
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Foods Seniors Should Be Eating and Foods to Avoid
Published: July 21, 2019
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.
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Dairy groups push coffee in schools to boost milk consumption
Published: July 17, 2019
A dairy group gave a North Dakota school a $5,000 grant to buy an espresso machine that uses 530 gallons of milk per year...all so more milk can be consumed. However, the American Academy of Pediatrics discourages caffeine consumption among children, citing potentially harmful effects on developing bodies.
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UTHealth: Pérez Receives $1.38 Million Grant to Study Youth and Young Adult Initiation of Tobacco Use
Published: July 11, 2019
Dr. Adriana Pérez, a professor in the Department of Biostatistics and Data Science at UTHealth School of Public Health, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Public Health, Austin campus, has received a $1.38 million grant from the National Cancer Institute to study changing patterns of tobacco use in U.S. youth and young adults.
