‘Fake meat’ consumption raises health questions
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — From fast food chains to just about every grocery store, plant-based protein, also known as fake meat, has gone mainstream. Whether you are thinking about making the switch for health reasons or you just want to try it, what are you actually biting into? First, there are a lot of reasons why […]
Family Cooking Series – Blueberry Mango Crackers by Houston Family Nutrition
Grilled, Baked or Pan-fried: Tips for Cooking Meat to Perfection
Meat is a staple in many households, and it’s one of the most versatile ingredients you can add to a meal. There are meat recipes suitable for every occasion and taste, but cooking and preparing a good cut of meat requires a bit of research and skill. While you may be able to easily grill […]
Passover & Gluten-Free Cookbook – Free Download
Eating fresh, healthy foods on Passover has never been easier. We’ve curated the most delicious and nutritious Passover-friendly recipes into one convenient cookbook. All the recipes in this cookbook are gluten-free and contain whole-food ingredients. Download the Houston Family Nutrition Passover Cookbook and prepare to dine well! HFN-Passover-Cookbook
5 Easy Meal Prep Tips and Tricks
Why meal prep? We lead busy lives and whether your time is occupied working, taking care of your family, volunteering, exercising, or some combination of all of the above, it can be hard to find the time to create healthy, nutritious meals. Let’s face it, when we’re busy and rushing, the easiest thing is to […]
Mediterranean Beef Kofta Recipe
There’s nothing like the smell of sizzling beef to get your mouth watering! I cooked this Texas Beef Council kofta recipe on Beaumont’s KFDM Channel 6 news recently, and it tasted every bit as delicious as it smelled! Kofta is a Middle Eastern dish that’s essentially a meatball or sausage wrapped around a skewer. It’s […]
How To Skin a Fillet of Salmon
This video is part of our all-new Home Chef video series, where we’ll break down cooking hacks, tips, and recipes to help you up your game in the kitchen. In this video, Moe explains how to perfectly skin a fillet of salmon while retaining both the entire fish, and all your fingers.
Easy Healthy Snack Ideas for Kids – Dietitian Recommended
Back to school season is in full swing and if you’re a parent of young children, it’s back to the snack-packing grind. That means it’s time to start thinking about healthy snack ideas for kids that don’t require a ton of time to prepare, and, obviously, that the kids will actually eat. What I find […]
Kid-Friendly Fruit Kabobs Recipe
This recipe is part of our family-friendly recipe series, where we try to get kids involved in cooking. Having kids get comfortable in the kitchen is a great way to get them interested in healthy food. The more involved in preparing a healthy meal they are, the more likely they are to eat what they […]
Healthy Kid’s Fruit Roll Up Recipe
Here’s a fresh take on a fruit roll up, chock full of nutrients. This recipe makes for a great snack to provide kids with the energy they need to play hard all day long. The best thing about this recipe is the variety of nutrients packed into one delicious snack. The tortillas provide whole grains […]