by Food4Success | Jun 2, 2024 | Uncategorized
By Sarah Horner, TX State Dietetic Intern Let’s be honest. Poultry and egg labels are downright confusing. Free range, cage-free, pasture-raised, organic, hormone-free, and the list goes on. . . What do they all mean? Are they worth paying for? Some labels are...
by Food4Success | Sep 26, 2023 | Uncategorized
By Theresa Hennig RDN, LDFood 4 Success, LLC Dietitian A trip to the local smoothie shop may seem like a healthy choice, offering a blend of fiber- and antioxidant-rich fruits and veggies, along with additions like Greek yogurt and protein powder. However, it’s...
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...
