Blog entries

Live SMART: If You Can't Stand The Heat...

Gatekeeper — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 10:51:22 +0100

Dear Smart Meals Customer,

Smart Meals® has been Houston's healthy convenience store of choice for over 16 years, thanks in large part to a fabulous staff working hard behind the scenes. In fact, several of our team members have been on board since day one, and their creative contributions hRead More...

Meet Delicious Foods: Real Fresh. Real Good!

Gatekeeper — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:00:00 +0100

Dear Smart Meals Customer,

In your continued quest to #GainHealth and be your best self, choosing fresh, seasonal and local produce whenever possible is ideal. But weekly trips to the grocery store and farmer's market to track down affordable finds are inconvenient at best, leaving wholesomeRead More...

Join Us At Our NEW Location!

Gatekeeper — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 18:17:00 +0100

Dear Smart Meals Customer,

For over 16 years, Smart Meals® has been helping Houstonians #GainHealth by providing the knowledge and tools necessary to make sound lifestyle choices. And in recent months we have been working to expand our reach and spread the word about the importance of healthy eating and its ties to long-term wellness wRead More...

Your Healthiest Summer Yet!

Gatekeeper — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 05:00:00 +0100

Dear Smart Meals Customer,

When most folks commit to improving their diet, it's usually in an attempt to slim down and shape up for bathing suit season. But when the weather cools and clothes are piled back on, too often, so are the pounds!
The team at Smart Meals® suggests taking a different approach to healthy eating, and that is to focus oRead More...

The #GainHealth Dream Teams

eva — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 05:00:00 +0100

Dear Smart Meals Customer,

Smart Meals® recently entered into its 16th year of helping Houstonians #GainHealth; a feat that would not have been possible without a key player who has been with us from the beginning. I would like to take this opportunity to introduce you to "Smart Diva Of It All" Lori Trevino. Her hard work and dedication through the years have beRead More...

How To Read A Nutrition Label -- Part III

eva — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 05:00:00 +0100

Dear Smart Meals® Customer,

In our continued efforts to help the community gain health through outreach and education, Smart Meals® has been serving up details on how to read nutrition labels. In case you missed the first two installments of our four-part series, here are the basics: Section 1 lists the serving size and the numberRead More...

Helping Houstonians Gain Health

computech — Sun, 11 Apr 2010 05:00:00 +0100

Whoever coined the phrase, "Everything is bigger in Texas", was on to something. For four years out of the last decade, Houston has been named "The Fattest City In America" by Men's Fitness Magazine, which has been conducting the survey since 1998. To the staff at Smart Meals®, who have been serving up fresh, healthy, prepackaged meals to Houstonians for over 15 years, this faRead More...

How To Read A Nutrition Label - Part II

Gatekeeper — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 05:00:00 +0100

Dear Smart Meals® Customer,

Learning to read nutrition labels is paramount in any effort to eat and live well. And while many major players in the food industry (most recently Kroger with the launch of its NuVal food ranking system) are taking steps to make this easier for consumers, we're still responsible for interpreting Read More...

How To Read A Nutrition Label - Part I

Gatekeeper — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0100

Dear Smart Meals® Customer,

Healthy eating starts with knowing the facts about the foods you choose to eat. Reading nutrition labels can help you make smart choices and ensure that you're consuming the right balance of nutrients to meet your unique needs.
In preparation Read More...

The Benefits Of A Balanced Diet

Gatekeeper — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0100

Dear Smart Meals® Customer,

Eating well is the cornerstone of long-term health and wellness. Fueling your body with a variety of nutritious foods helps you get the right balance of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients, which in turn ensures that you always feel your best and have plentRead More...

Nutrition Numbers You Need!

Gatekeeper — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 05:00:00 +0100

Dear Smart Meals® Customer,

A key component of long-term health and wellness is being aware of what you put into your body. Everyone is unique in their daily caloric and nutrient needs, and understanding how your food choices affect these numbers plays a large part in helping you feel your best.
At Smart Meals®, we prRead More...

Snack Your Way To Better Health!

Gatekeeper — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 06:00:00 +0100

Dear Smart Meals® Customer,

Nutrition experts agree that people who eat smaller, more frequent meals throughout the day tend to be healthier than those who eat three larger ones. This is largely because "mini meals" provide the body with consistent energy, helping stave off fluctuations in blood sugarRead More...

The Importance of "Clean" Protein

Gatekeeper — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 06:00:00 +0100

Dear Smart Meals® Customer,

The use of hormones and antibiotics in commercial animal farming has become a hot-button health topic of late, and the amount of information available is overwhelming. At Smart Meals®, we've always understood the importance of consuming "clean" proteins -- that is, free of both growtRead More...

C'mon Houston, Let's Move!

Gatekeeper — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 06:00:00 +0100

First Lady Michelle Obama rolled out her "Let's Move" campaign targeting childhood obesity last week. Her multi-faceted approach involves families and communities, with an emphasis on healthy choices, healthier schools, physical activity, and accessible and affordable healthy food.
For over 15 yeRead More...

Are You "Skinny Fat"?

Gatekeeper — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 14:58:10 +0100

Dear Smart Meals® Customer,

Americans have long held the bathroom scale as the barometer of health. But according to a recent study published by the Mayo Clinic, "slim" does not necessarily mean "healthy", and in fact, more than one half of adults considered to have 'normal' body weight by U.S. standards Read More...

Three Reasons To Make Smart Choices

Gatekeeper — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 14:29:29 +0100

Dear Smart Meals® Customer,

When I started Smart Meals® 16 years ago, I had you in mind. The key to enjoying a long, healthy life is developing smart eating habits and embracing smart foods; and in fact is responsible for 70 to 80 percent of your overall level of wellness. "Smart foods" fire up your metabolRead More...