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Seen at 7: ‘Anything is better than nothing’: Doctor talks healthy strides in fighting obesity
Read full article: Seen at 7: ‘Anything is better than nothing’: Doctor talks healthy strides in fighting obesityThe City of Houston's chief medical officer, Doctor David Persse, shared diet and exercise tips to promote a healthier lifestyle.
Stronger Houston: Small neighborhood grocery store opening in Second Ward helps residents get access to fresh, affordable food
Read full article: Stronger Houston: Small neighborhood grocery store opening in Second Ward helps residents get access to fresh, affordable foodEast of downtown Houston is a neighborhood seeing big changes. This is the Little Red Box Grocery Store.
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Group works to combat ‘food deserts’ in Houston with gardening classes
Read full article: Group works to combat ‘food deserts’ in Houston with gardening classesHOUSTON – More than 500,000 Houstonians are living in “food deserts”-- parts of town where fresh, nutritious food are not immediately accessible. Thursday afternoon, Mattie Sterling took a virtual gardening class on Zoom, hosted by the Julia C. Hester House. The Hester House provided participants with fertilizer, soil and vegetable plants. A spokesperson for the Hester House said they’re trying to help neighbors be self-sufficient in areas that don’t have grocery stores. “You can just walk outdoors, pick it, clean it up and put it on.”The Hester House plans to have more of these classes.