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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.

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.

Is kombucha good for you? More research is needed.

Published: July 21, 2023

USA Today interviewed Dolores Woods, RDN, on potential benefits of kombucha.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.