North East Independent School District nutrition staff shared the importance of both flavor and nutrition with school districts attending the School Nutrition Association’s Annual Conference.

This week on Texas Eats, David Elder visits Eddie's Taco House.

This week on Texas Eats, we're bringing you the best restaurants to visit in downtown San Antonio during March Madness and the Final Four weekend coming up in San Antonio.

This week on Texas Eats, David Elder visits Eddie's Taco House.

This week on Texas Eats, David Elder kicks off National Nutrition Month with the City of San Antonio.

A lot can happen in 20 years, including making the decision to go back to school. Dr. Vidya Sharma, a professor at UTSA, made that decision and crossed the stage with her doctorate this December.

A handful of nearby school districts announced free meals for children 18 and younger.

Black beans are good for you, cheap and convenient. So, Consumer Reports taste-tested some popular brands to find the best.

IDEA Public Schools put on "America's Healthiest Schools" list from the Alliance for a Healthier Generation.

In Texas, it’s basically sports season year around for many kids. While many student athletes spend hours in the gym or on the field working to be the best at their sport, what they put in their bodies also contributes to their performance.

Consumer Reports breaks down how to fuel your body to get the most from your workouts.

Plant-based burgers, nuggets and more are taking up more space at the grocery store. Consumer Reports checked out dozens for taste and nutrition.

Fit Family Challenge give you the opportunity to get healthy with the ones you love through free fitness classes, health screenings and nutrition education.

You might be surprised to find out that kids don’t wake up and crave junk food. It’s a learned habit caused by parents giving in.

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.

Plant-based burgers, CBD, and low-calorie alcohols made big splashes in 2020, but what are the newest foods and fads making headlines and impacting waistlines?

Store-bought rotisserie chickens are convenient and inexpensive, but some contain a lot of sodium.

Many health experts around the country agree there are five popular drinks you should stay away from because they could lead to a heart attack.

It can help improve cholesterol and lower your risk of heart disease, obesity, and type two diabetes. AdOily fish contains omega-three fatty acids which may help reduce the risk of heart disease. One study found three to five cups of coffee a day reduced the risk of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, type two diabetes, and heart disease. Too much can lead to obesity, heart disease, and other problems. Contributor(s) to this news report include: Julie Marks, Producer; Robert Walko, Videographer; Robert Walko, Editor.

ROME (AP) — The vaunted Mediterranean diet and French gastronomy are getting some competition: the European Union’s food safety agency says worms are safe to eat. The Parma-based agency published a scientific opinion Wednesday on the safety of dried yellow mealworms and gave them a thumbs up. Researchers said the worms, either eaten whole or in powdered form, are a protein-rich snack or ingredient for other foods. The U.N.’s Food and Agriculture Organization in 2013 championed edible bugs as a low-fat, high-protein food for people, pets and livestock that are good for the environment and help feed the hungry. RELATED: Have you seen ‘hydroponically grown’ produce?

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.

“I have to make sure everybody is fed and has enough sleep, they’re getting bathed, do the laundry, the cooking, do the cleaning,” she said. Consumer Reports says nutrition can help you feel better if you eat foods that actually fight fatigue and boost your energy. When choosing carbohydrates, Trisha Calvo of Consumer Reports says think slow carbs like whole grains, legumes, fruits and vegetables. Slow carbs release glucose steadily whereas the refined carbs in white flour and sugar can cause glucose spikes and crashes that can make you feel tired,” she said. High water content foods count.