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What is fiber?

June 10, 2026 diet, fiber, Food, Lisa Froechtenigt, Nutrition, supplements

Lisa Froechtenigt discusses the health benefits of fiber, an essential part of the diet although most people do not eat enough of it.

The Stitch

Coping with the pressure to overeat during the holidays: A bariatric perspective

December 17, 2025 bariatic surgery, Food, Holidays, Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery, overeating

Dr. Samer Mattar explains to bariatric patients how to navigate the pressure to overeat during the holidays.

An open-air baseball stadium during a game

Momentum

Snack me out to the ball game

May 1, 2023 baseball, Food, Nutrition, workout

Maurice Puyau breaks down the calories and the amount of exercise needed to work off from some ballpark favorites.

Policywise

Feeding children during the COVID-19 pandemic

July 14, 2020 Caregivers, Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy, children, COVID-19, Dr. Alexis Wood, Eating, Feeding, Food

I helped write the American Heart Association’s Scientific Statement about how caregivers can create a food environment which fosters good health in young children. And

Momentum

Are your rodeo favorites calorie-laden culprits?

March 10, 2014 Andy Phifer, Audrey M. Marks, Exercise, Food, Healthy Eating, Houston, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Nutrition, Nutrition and Wellness, Roberta Anding

Before you reach for your favorite rodeo fare, consider the impact on your waistline. The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is known for cowboys, concerts