by Food4Success | Feb 1, 2023 | Nutrition, physical activity, Uncategorized, weight loss
By Alejandra Gutierrez, Texas State University Dietetic Intern Whether you are new to exercising or a fitness veteran, knowing what to eat before and after a workout can make all the difference. As long as you know the basics and pick foods you enjoy, you’ll be...
by Food4Success | Apr 19, 2022 | Uncategorized
By Trinh Vu, Texas State Nutrition Intern Does sugar feed cancer? This myth has been going around for some time now. All of our cells in our body use sugar or glucose as a primary source of fuel. We can obtain glucose from many different types of foods, fruits, whole...
by Food4Success | Feb 22, 2022 | Uncategorized
Type 2 Diabetes and Insulin Resistance It is a well-known fact that our dietary choices can impact our risk for certain medical conditions. There is so much conflicting information out there that people sometimes get confused and don’t know what to believe. The...
by Food4Success | Feb 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
Flexitarians eat a mostly plant-based diet with animal products added occasionally. The word “flexitarian” is simply the combination of the two words flexible and vegetarian, whereas a diet is simply a way of life. The theory behind the...
by Food4Success | Jan 13, 2022 | Uncategorized
Exercise looks different for everyone: This time of year, a lot of people have made New Year’s resolutions to get in shape. Keep in mind that as you set off to achieve your new goal to be fit, we are all different and at different stages in our lives. So, being fit...
by Food4Success | Jan 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
So often in my profession I am asked the question about fresh fruit/vegetables vs. frozen or canned. It has often been said that fresh veggies and fruit are the best choice over canned or frozen. I have always taken this position and in my view, when it comes to taste...
