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Timbergrove Manor resident Maher Chehab, a board-certified and licensed family nurse practitioner, noticed a lot of things working in pediatric and adult urgent cares. First, it was the unmanaged health issues that were causing bigger trouble for patients down the line. And in the case of kids, when one child came in for an issue, it was a pretty good bet that one or more of the brothers and sisters in the waiting room would be back before long. “They were touching everything,” Chehab said. Chehab also found himself a popular resource among his friends and family who would call him to ask for health care advice. This led to an epiphany about offering convenient, affordable and accessible healthcare to children. Maher Chehab is the owner of Houston Direct Healthcare, LLC, which provides pediatric urgent care house calls in the Houston area. And what he is mostly educating the community about right now is how to get through the cold and flu season. Chehab said he has been visiting local daycare centers to talk about good hygiene practices as well as to alleviate children’s fears about the doctor. “I show them the instruments and talk about what it’s like to go to the doctor’s office,” Chehab said. He also talks to both kids and parents about the best ways to stay healthy. Here are the biggies: Daily exercise is key Chehab said exercise boosts the immune system. A WebMD article titled “Tips to Help Prevent Colds and Flu” states that moderate exercise, such as brisk walking, for 45 minutes a day for five days a week can reduce risk of a cold by a third. The best results are long-term. In one study, women who walked for 12 months had the most resistance to colds in the final quarter of the year. Diet and hydration matter A diet full of colorful vegetables and lean meats are a must, according to Chehab. So is drinking a lot of water. “We’re so used to convenience
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foods, but cooking at home can make a big difference,” Chehab said. The WebMD article titled “Can Your Diet Help You Avoid Flu?” said that almost any fruit or vegetable is a good choice, especially ones rich in antioxidants -- vitamins A, C and E along with selenium, zinc and beta carotene -- to help immune cells work optimally. Lean protein is also important, because the immune molecules are made of protein. Getting adequate sleep WebMD cites a study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine that showed people who sleep less than seven hours per night are three times more likely than those who sleep at least eight hours to catch a common cold after being exposed to a cold-causing virus. Supplementing with multivitamin Chehab said that while most people have certain deficiencies, for most a good multivitamin can do a lot of good. There are a wide variety of products on the market for children and adults. Get immunized for flu “Having the immunization can not only reduce incidence of the flu but it can also lessen the symptoms and
Contributed photo Maher Chehab is a Timbergrove Manor resident who owns Houston Direct Healthcare.
duration of the flu if you do get it,” Chehab said. He tells families that what goes in the vaccine is the result of much study. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say that flu viruses are constantly changing, so the vaccine composition is reviewed
and updated yearly as needed based on which influenza viruses are making people sick, the extent to which those viruses are spreading, and how well the previous season’s vaccine protects against those viruses. Keep germs away Chehab said the flu virus is both airborne and can also live 24 hours on a hard surface. “You don’t have to touch your mouth, but the virus can enter through the eyes as well though the mucus membranes,” Chehab said. The things people can do to prevent the spread of colds and flu is to cover coughs, preferably with an elbow, and wash hands for 20 seconds at a time, using enough soap to make a lather. Chehab said he tells children to sing “happy birthday” twice while washing their hands. For more information about Houston Direct Healthcare, which can do pediatric urgent care exams and, if necessary, call a prescription into the pharmacy, visit www.houstondirecthealthcare.com. “My goal is to bring care back to the family,” Chehab said. “Good care can be delivered.”
Be mindful of sugar intake during the season of sweets By Shana Tatum statum@wellness-collaborative.com
Type 2 diabetes is a condition affecting more than 35 percent of the U.S. population -- or Tatum 23.4 million people. Even more alarming is the numbers for those in the pre-diabetes range are now hitting 33 percent. This means more than 65 percent of Americans have a problem with blood-sugar regulation. When people with diabetes consume high-sugar food and drinks on a regular basis, they may experience higher blood glucose, or blood sugar, levels. High blood glucose levels over time increase the chance of developing complications from diabetes. This can affect the multi-body systems such as the kidneys (nephropathy), nerves (neuropathy), eyes (retinopathy) and heart (cardiovascular disease). It is no wonder with the added sugars in the standard American diet that so many have this condition. Sugarsweetened beverages seem to be linked to blood sugar dysregulation in people with Type 2 diabetes. A recent study from Harvard University said that soft drinks, drink pouches, and even 100 percent fruit juice can increase the risk. The study showed that by replacing just one 4-ounce serving of fruit juice or other sugar-sweetened beverage with water can reduce risk by 2-10 percent. Most of my clients are not aware that a serving of fruit juice is just 4 ounces or a halfcup. Most packaged juices or drinks are at least 8 ounces. More often than not, these
drinks are 16-20 ounces (4-5 servings) and total 21-40 grams of sugar. While there is no recommendation for sugar in the Food and Nutrition Board of the Institute of Medicine’s Recommended Daily Allowance, a guideline to not exceed added sugar is 6 teaspoons (24 grams) for women and 9 teaspoons (36 grams) for men. With the holiday season upon us, it is filled with sugary treats and drinks. Our consumption can sneak up on us, especially when we are looking for foods that give us comfort
made of water. It is central to many functions of the body. When we feel thirsty, the body may have already lost 1-2 percent of your body’s water stores. Keep that beautiful canteen handy and filled with filtered water. Hydrogen (remember H2O?) is required for the immune system, energy production and detoxification to name a few important functions, so drink up. - Get adequate rest. When sleep is interrupted, the hormones that signal satiety are suppressed. It tells the brain
Contributed photo High concentrations of sugars, such as the ones in cookies, can be linked to Type 2 diabetes.
and remind us of traditions … like my Grandmother’s Red Velvet Cake! Sugar lurks in other foods, too, like barbeque and spaghetti sauce, crackers and even breakfast sausage. Get in the habit of reading your labels, especially the “added sugars” line. There are ways you can be wise about your choices even when those cravings pop up. - Don’t let yourself get too hungry by skipping meals. Start the morning with a good green smoothie full of alkalinizing green foods such as celery, cucumber, leafy greens and avocado. The fiber will also help you manage blood sugar. - Drink plenty of water. We are 60–70 percent, by weight,
we need to eat, and not just any food but glucose-rich foods. Our circadian rhythm is important for so many levels of health, and blood-sugar regulation is one of them. - Eat plenty of protein. In an earlier article this year, I shared about good sources of protein in the diet: grass-fed beef, pastured chicken and pork, lamb and bison, wild-caught fish as well as legumes, nuts and seeds. Calculating 0.6-1.0 grams protein per kilogram of body weight is an easy guide to follow. Take your weight in pounds and divide by 2.2 to calculate your weight in kilograms). - Limit alcohol. This can increase our desire for sugar and cause spikes in blood glucose
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Art Valet: Won’s delicious dumplings are work of art Mitch Cohen Art Columnist
One simply does not have an outdoor market without food. When Elaine Won of Dumpling Haus joined the Market at Sawyer Yards, I was beyond thrilled. Her delightfully delectable dumplings were not only delicious, but her presence put me one step closer to realizing the market as a true outdoor venue for folk art. Won, along with her daughters Ashley and Amiley Lai, are moving their popular pop-
up dumpling business to a permanent location in Sawyer Yards. Ashley Lai told me they are shooting for a late January opening at 2313 Edwards St., just in time for the Chinese New Year. Won grew up in Guangzhou, China, and every week, she and her brother made dumplings with their father. Won continued the tradition of making dumplings at home when she couldn’t find any after moving to the U.S. Lai said she and her sister were not always welcome in the kitchen, though, possibly making the siblings even fonder of the popular Chinese New Year dish. When Lai was in college, her mother would visit with a full ice chest full of frozen
Contributed photo Elaine Won in her element, making dumplings at the First Saturday Arts Market in the Heights.
dumplings. Lai thinks her mother was trying to ensure she got enough nutrients and unknowingly made her very popular with friends. While studying abroad, Lai gathered her friends and did their best to recreate the dumplings, but she lamented never reaching the joy her mother’s dumplings brought her. Lai said with the restaurant, they can expand the menu offerings of other Chinese dishes, including a larger variety of frozen dumplings. I can attest to how wonderful those frozen dumplings are when returning home late at night, hungry, but too tired to cook! Won and her daughters have been sharing their dumplings and other favorites at area markets and businesses
REVIEW: Waffle Bus rolls out inventive fried chicken sandwiches By Zarah Parker zarah@theleadernews.com Chicken and waffles have seemingly blown up over the past few years. And I’m here for it. When I first found out The Waffle Bus was rolling into the Heights to plant its first brickand-mortar restaurant, I was instantly excited for the concept. Surprisingly, while the chicken and waffles are worth the visit to The Waffle Bus, I ended up falling in love with the Chicken Fryders. Inside the space is a walkup counter with the menu displayed above it. Just in case you’re someone who needs to look at a menu up close, know that they don’t have any handheld menus. The space is decorated mostly with silver features, and there is a bus painted on the back wall. There also is a cute little bench next to a “bus stop� sign that would make a
Photo by Zarah Parker Shown is the Fried Chicken and Waffle Sandwich with spicy mayo.
nice photo op for patrons. I ordered the Buttermilk Fried Chicken & Waffle sandwich with a side of spicy mayo sauce, and my niece ordered the Chicken Fryders. We had decided to get different things and share. The chicken on the sandwich was juicy and only thinly breaded. The seasoning used was light, but still saturated the entire piece of chicken. The waffle was fresh and it had a consistency that was more
dense than fluffy, but it still paired well with the chicken. The spicy mayo was light orange and reminded me of fry sauce, which is more popular in northern states. It’s kind of like mayo and ketchup mixed together. The Chicken Fryders came with four mini chicken sandwiches that used waffle fries as buns. The chicken was the same used for the waffle sandwich, just cut up in smaller pieces to
fit with the waffle fries, which were golden in color. Crispiness met tenderness with these mini sandwiches. Potato and chicken never tasted so good together. While the waffle sandwich was good, what I liked about the fryders is that the fries weren’t just another type of bread with meat inside. Instead, The Waffle Bus took a typical side item and made it a focal point. Another thing to note: there’s limited parking. But that’s not surprising since it is in the Heights. The Waffle Bus Address: 1835 N. Shepherd Hours: 11 a.m.–10 p.m. Sunday–Thursday, 11 a.m.–11 p.m. Friday–Saturday Pricing: $8-$12 Kid-friendly: Yes Alcohol: Yes Healthy options: No Star of the show: Chicken Fryders
since 2016. They only joined the Market at Sawyer Yards in the summer of 2018, and I expect this weekend will be their last time serving there under a tent. Early next year, though, I can visit them daily for my dumpling fix! It is traditional for people to eat dumplings on Chinese New Year. The dumpling shape resembles ancient Chinese gold ingots, and the first meal represents prosperity and wealth for the coming year. I wish the same for Dumpling Haus, Won and her daughters. Keep up with them at dumplinghaushtx.com. Cohen is an artist and founder of First Saturday Arts Market and the Market at Sawyer Yards, find him at ArtValet.com.
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After learning about Nashville-style hot chicken from social media, Kimico Frydenlund promptly dragged her husband all over Houston to restaurants that had it on their menu “(I) came away disappointed,� Frydenlund said. What she found in Houston, Frydenlund said, seemed like any other spicy chicken sandwich. To get the taste of an authentic hot chicken sandwich, she and her husband, Chris, traveled to Nashville. “Nashville-style definitely has a unique taste that I didn’t find in Houston,� Frydenlund said. “I was surprised that Nashville-style hot chicken hadn’t hit the Houston scene yet. After our return, I told my husband I wanted to open my own hot chicken spot.� Mico’s Hot Chicken opened half a year later in a food trailer. Now, despite not even being a year old, Mico’s is moving into its first brick-and-mortar location at the former Balls Out Burger in the Heights at 1603 N. Durham Dr. The Frydenlunds chose the Heights because they felt that Mico’s would fit in with the other non-chain restaurants popping up. Living close by held a lot of weight in their choice as well. To open and operate a food trailer wasn’t a big jump for Frydenlund and her husband as they previously operated
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has been a blessing, but that running a restaurant will come with a learning curve. “The hardest transition from truck to brick and mortar is just that we’re entering a new arena,� Frydenlund said. “There are things we don’t know about running a restaurant that we don’t know we don’t know. That’s scary, but we have a great team and mentor who will help us be successful.� With the space a brick-andmortar kitchen will grant the team behind Mico’s, they’ll be adding new menu items to go along with the hot chicken
Austin BBQ icon to partner in Heights restaurant By Zarah Parker zarah@theleadernews.com Loro is Aaron Franklin’s first restaurant venture after his acclaimed, award-winning Franklin Barbeque in Austin. Franklin and chef Tyson Cole are bringing a third location of Loro to the Heights at 1001 W. 11th St. It is scheduled to open in 2021. Loro, an Asian smokehouse and bar, will feature a variety of dishes created by James
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Business leaders make impact, connections at NNMD event By Adam Zuvanich azuvanich@theleadernews.com
Boxer Property was recognized for its contributions to the area, where it manages two office complexes near U.S. 290. The Houston-based company has renovated the buildings at 7676 Hillmont St. and 5600 Northwest Central Dr., making them more modern, efficient and desirable to businesses. While accepting accolades for that work at last week’s Business Network Celebration hosted by the Near Northwest Management District (NNMD) – where Boxer received the Grow Near Award for office properties – the company also made some headway toward continued growth in the area. “We came across a prospect. It was a business that’s looking to relocate in this area,” said Marc Vecchio, Boxer’s director of operations. “We’ll hook them up
with our leasing agent, and maybe they’ll become a tenant and a new member of the district.” Networking was a key component of the third annual event hosted by the NNMD, which welcomed roughly 100 business leaders from the community to the White Oak Conference Center on the night of Dec. 5. Attendees enjoyed drinks, hors d’oeuvres and the presence of longtime area residents Jerry and Donna Davis, who served as Santa and Mrs. Claus and posed for pictures. Local business leaders also spread some of their own holiday cheer, donating to the toy drive by Harris County Precinct 1 Constable Alan Rosen. His office was one of a handful of governmental agencies who had a presence at the event, including the offices of Harris County Commissioners Jack Cagle and Rodney Ellis.
Photo by Adam Zuvanich Near Northwest Management District president Wayne Norden, center, embraces Jerry and Donna Davis, who dressed up as Santa and Mrs. Claus during the third annual Business Network Celebration on Dec. 5 at the White Oak Conference Center.
NNMD president Wayne Norden said the attendance this year was about 20 percent better than last year. “We did a better job of getting it promoted to the outside businesses, so they understood why they were coming to it,” Norden said. “We got deeper in businesses. They didn’t just send one person. They’d bring three or four teams to accept the award, so
the businesses are using it now as a motivational thing.” The other businesses highlighted were the new Grand Tuscany Hotel, which received the Grow Near Award for hospitality; BB&T Bank, which was highlighted among new businesses; Walgreens and Village Medical, which shared the Grow Near Award for health care; and Aldine ISD, which was awarded for
public projects. Jim Kilpatrick, a founding member of the NNMD and its outgoing board chair, received the award for service. The NNWD also touted the improvements to the area since its inception in the early 2000s, such as an increase in commercial property values, a reduction in crime and graffiti and improved aesthetics. In 2019 alone, the NNMD said it removed nearly 19,000 pounds of litter from roadways and added 10 mini-murals to utility boxes. More mini-murals and more improvements, including a reconstruction of Antoine Drive, are in the works. “We’re a big fan of this area,” Vecchio said. “It’s very business-friendly.” When she became Aldine ISD superintendent in July 2018, LaTonya Goffney said Norden reached out to her to discuss the importance of beautifying the Near North-
west area and making it more attractive to potential residents. The district has done that on some of its campuses during the last few years, investing more than $7 million apiece into academic and extracurricular improvements at Eisenhower High School and Hoffman Middle School. That work led to Aldine ISD’s award for public projects. “The recognition was really cool. That was the best part of the event,” Goffney said. “But just coming together and being in the community and seeing different business leaders, that was powerful as well – kind of making connections about what all is available and what all is out there. “Several people came up and said, ‘We have this business. If you need anything for the school, we’ll be glad to help, because we know education is important.’ That was powerful as well.”
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Legionnaires, supporters meet heroes of ‘Our Veterans’ By Zarah Parker zarah@theleadernews.com
Dozens of veterans gathered at the American Legion Post 560 in Garden Oaks last Saturday to participate in a book-signing party. Most of the veterans in attendance are featured in The Leader’s recently published book, “Our Veterans,” which honors local residents who have served in the United States Armed Forces. While the “Meet the Heroes” book signing was both a meet-and-greet and a chance for the veterans to sign their page in the book, the post also took the time to recognize that
it was National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day. To kick off the event, each veteran spoke about his or her time in service. Mangum Manor resident Henry Martinez, whose story is told in the book, came prepared with ribbons and extra photos that didn’t make it into “Our Veterans.” He shared with the room how he joined the U.S. Army when he was just 16 years old and was later sent to the Korean War. Marialourdes Blassan, Donald Cleveland, Chuck Custard, Jarvis Elliot, Carrie Gordon, Jack McCabe, Peggy Mondy, John Patrick, Robert Rivera and Will Spencer are just a
Reports: ‘Citgo 6’ granted house arrest From Staff Reports The Venezuelan government has granted house arrest to six Citgo executives who have been detained since November 2017, according to Monday reports by the Associated Press and Reuters. Most of the detained men have homes and family in Greater Houston, and one has ties to the area. Houston-based Citgo is a subsidiary of Petroleos de Venezuela SA (PDVSA), a state-run oil and gas company. Reuters reported that the six men, who were arrested on corruption charges after reporting to Venezuela for a meeting shortly before Thanksgiving two years ago, still cannot leave the country, per the conditions of their release from jail. Five of them are dual citizens. Oak Forest resident Alexandra Forseth is the daughter of one of Alexandra Forseth the detained executives, Alirio Zambrano. Another, Jose Luis Zambrano, is her uncle. The other detained men are Gustavo Cardenas, Jose Pereira, Jorge Toledo and Tomeu Vadell. “It’s not freedom, but it’s a huge improvement in their living conditions,” Forseth said in an email Wednesday. In an attempt to pressure the U.S. government to demand their release from the regime of Nicolas Maduro, Forseth started the Citgo 6 Coalition and has secured more than 1,000 signatures on a petition to elected officials. She organized a march for the men in October at Candlelight Park, where their families, about 250 other supporters and U.S. Rep. Pete Olson were on hand. According to Forseth, Olson and relatives of Cardenas and Toledo, the men were accused of trying to make decisions that would financially inhibit Citgo’s parent company and by extension the Venezuelan government. They have yet to stand trial. “New developments are a step in the right direction, but all will not be right until the Citgo 6 are returned to their families,” Olson said Tuesday on Twitter. “We will never give up until they are allowed back to the USA!”
few of the veterans who also were able to share part of their story and are also inside the pages of “Our Veterans.” For the veterans who have died, family members came to support them and the event. After the veterans were done speaking, a flurry of activity sprung up as people crisscrossed the room to make sure everyone signed their book. Copies of the book are $39 and can be purchased at The Leader office, located at 2020 N Loop W, Suite 220, or online at theleadernews.com.
Photo by Zarah Parker Korean War veteran Henry Martinez speaks with a community member at the “Meet the Heroes” book signing last Saturday at American Legion Post 560 in Garden Oaks.
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