With the 2025 federal government shutdown now entering its fourth week, many Houstonians who depend on nutrition assistance programs, such as SNAP benefits, are concerned that their resources could be delayed.

With the 2025 federal government shutdown now entering its fourth week, many Houstonians who depend on nutrition assistance programs, such as SNAP benefits, are concerned that their resources could be delayed.

With the 2025 government shutdown now underway, struggling families in the Houston area are left to wonder how nutrition programs will be impacted by a potential lapse in funding.

If packing school lunches feels like a daily struggle, you’re definitely not alone.

Honey has been a staple in natural medicine for centuries, but despite its health benefits, experts remind consumers it is still a form of sugar and should be used in moderation and (if possible) knowing different types of high-quality honey.

Nutrition coach Karla Rojas joined Houston Life’s Melanie Camp to share insights on how to make meaningful changes in 2025 without succumbing to the pressures of diet culture.

Do you want to elevate your lunch game? Maybe time away from you in the morning, you're deciding between homemade vs pre-packaged foods, or you just want to make sure your child's meal is balanced and delicious. Registered dietitian with Milk & Honey Nutrition, Mary Ellen Phipps is here to help us all out.

Texans safety Jimmie Ward holds book signing at Lifetime Fitness Greenway.

Healthy diets need to contain a balance of fat, some carbs, and protein (but probably more protein than you may be getting.)

If eating better and healthier is one of your New Year’s resolutions, Registered Dietitian Mary Ellen Phipps with Milk & Honey Nutrition, recommends 3 better-for-you options to help you achieve your goals.

"Mom hacks" to get you ready for the busy fall season

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve noticed how the cost of lunch has gone through the roof. It’s called lunchflation,

What to add to your daily routine to improve heart health, and what to look for and avoid in packaged snacks found at the grocery store.

It probably won’t come as new information to many, that if you’re looking to achieve a healthier lifestyle, a lot of it comes down to what you eat.

When it comes to the human body, it goes without saying that our hearts are incredibly important.

Whether you’re stocking up for hurricane season or replenishing canned food or pantry items just to keep on hand, sometimes it’s hard to know what to buy.

Syn, is a nationally recognized nutrition expert and founder of Nutrition by Mia, a popular online wellness website. Nutrition by Mia (Nutrition by Mia)These are Syn’s recommendations and recipes:1. Go plant-based once a week for your health and wallet with Mexican-Stuffed Bell Peppers. Place bell peppers cut side-up in a baking dish and brush with a neutral high heat cooking oil. Place apples cut side down on a cutting board and slice crosswise.

PACE labels show consumers how many calories are in a food item, but it also lists what kind of and how long an exercise someone would need to engage in to burn that food off.