FOOD

No meat, no carbs, no dairy, no gluten. Did you know that it may be damaging to your health if you deprive your body of foods?

Consumers are more health-conscious than ever before, so some food manufacturers are pulling out all the tricks to convince people to buy highly processed and unhealthy foods. Class action litigation against food and beverage companies hit a record high last year, as consumer advocates fight back against food labels that try to take advantage of consumers. What you read on the package may not be what’s inside.

A sprinkle here or there is okay, but too much salt can wreak havoc on your health.

Fruit, it’s the unsung hero of the kitchen. Always available, but not always used to its full potential.

If you’re a coffee lover or a self-proclaimed addict, you might rate its level of importance on your daily life fairly high.

Get those forks ready, San Antonio. Culinaria Restaurant Weeks is scheduled to kick off on Saturday and run through Jan. 29.

A north San Antonio snack shop was ordered to go through a re-inspection last month after moldy food was found in a refrigerator and on top of a counter, city health records show.

Taste of the Southside 2022 is an opportunity to experience the culture, food, art and music of San Antonio’s vibrant South Side.

Whataburger fans may notice some new items on the menu starting this week.

A Tex-Mex restaurant on the Southwest Side was ordered to go through a reinspection in late November after being cited for a number of food safety violations including having a dirty freezer.

Consumer Reports just tested a number of sheet pans to find out which ones cook the best and clean up the easiest.

Atheist reader’s religious friend has started saying a pre-meal prayer out loud before they eat together.

If you are looking for healthy and affordable food options this holiday season, there’s a food truck you might want to check out.

Ever wonder where the tradition of tamaladas during Christmas started? KSAT News Now got the answer from a professor at UTSA.

Join KSAT’s David Elder for some Southern food classics and soul food with an Asian twist.

The author and TV host speaks about the "shame" behind his lifelong struggle with overeating.

We tracked down some of the most unique seasonal candies created this year and challenged our staff to figure out the flavors.

Everyone — unless you’re the Grinch — loves a good cup of hot chocolate, but some people made it a point to highlight the restaurants with the best hot cocoa in the United States. One of those places is right here in San Antonio.

Northside Independent School District is providing free breakfast and lunch for children during the winter break.

After a whirlwind couple of years of cancellations and postponements of some of San Antonio’s most beloved events and concerts due to the coronavirus pandemic, many celebrations are getting back to a normal schedule in 2022.

A meat market on the city’s North Side was written up last month after ants were found crawling on its sink, walls, prep tables and a cinnamon container.

Alcohol, red meat, pizza, potatoes, popcorn. The list of foods with negative health effects is never ending. But some of these foods might not necessarily be bad for your health.

Join KSAT’s David Elder for some inventive Asian fusion in the Alamo City.

Anyone hosting a holiday soiree in the next week or so, and you’re wondering what to offer in terms of a seasonally appropriate cocktail?

Vote now and tune into KSAT News Now weekdays at 11 a.m. on KSAT.com to hear updates about this tasty competition.

Vote now and tune into KSAT News Now weekdays at 11 a.m. on KSAT.com to hear updates about this tasty competition.

A Mediterranean buffet on the city’s Northwest Side was written up last month after gnats and roaches were found inside the establishment.

Join KSAT’s David Elder on a taco and tamale tour of San Antonio. The holidays are just around the corner, and Texas Eats is sharing some of the top spots to order tamales for you and your family.

Consumer Reports has some tips to keep your food safe and your fridge organized for the holidays.

A restaurant on the far West Side was cited last month for having a dirty microwave and condiment containers in need of cleaning.

Join KSAT’s David Elder on a taco and tamale tour of San Antonio. The holidays are just around the corner, and Texas Eats is sharing some of the top spots to order tamales for you and your family.

Burger King is throwing it back this weekend by offering its famous Whoppers at their original price.

A senior international aid official says Afghanistan is being hit by multiple crises that are “progressively getting worse,” with drought, economic collapse and displacement all pushing the population into catastrophic hunger

Eating disorders among women and girls usually come from the pressures of achieving an unrealistic body image. But they’re not the only ones who are battling body image challenges.

The pandemic certainly taught us how to get creative when it comes to celebrating holidays.

National Cookie Day is on Saturday, and Tiff’s Treats is sharing the fun with free cookies.

A restaurant on the city’s Northwest Side was cited late last month after prepared food items in bowls were found being stored uncovered on the floor.

A San Antonio cafe is pushing for kindness over negativity after having dealt with unruly customers recently.

Our national cuisine has roots much deeper than the contributions of any individual icon: Your weekly guide to the best in books

Hundreds of Meals On Wheels San Antonio volunteers delivered over 2,000 meals to families across San Antonio and Bexar County for the second time since the start of the pandemic.

The Raul Jimenez Thanksgiving Dinner took place on Thursday to make sure those in need enjoy the traditional Thanksgiving meal.

We all love spoiling our pets, and amid the spoiling we do to ourselves on Thanksgiving with all the delicious food, some of us consider doing the same for our pets.

‘Tis the season to eat! You don’t want to deprive yourself, but you can make wiser choices.

Have you ever sat back and wondered, “If I were a Thanksgiving food, what would I be?” ... Yeah, safe to say, probably no one has!

A restaurant on the city’s Southeast Side was written up last month for a long list of food safety violations that included pests found in flour.

Blue Bell is kicking off the Christmas season with the release of a new holiday flavor.

Join KSAT’s David Elder on a taco and tamale tour of San Antonio. The holidays are just around the corner, and Texas Eats is sharing some of the top spots to order tamales for you and your family.

One of San Antonio’s favorite burger joints is officially opening the doors to its fifth restaurant on the South Side on Monday.

The holidays are fun for family and that includes your four-legged friends but more people and more food could mean more hands feeding Fido under the table.

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, you’ve likely either made a detailed grocery list, or you’ve thought a lot about what you will serve at the table.

If you fa-la-la-la-love freebies and coffee, this one’s for you.

The wait is over for Patrick Mahomes and other Whataburger fans in the Kansas City area, as the first Missouri location opened up on Monday.

A restaurant on the city’s West Side was ordered to go through a reinspection in late September after food was found not being cooled properly.

Join KSAT’s David Elder on a taco and tamale tour of San Antonio. The holidays are just around the corner, and Texas Eats is sharing some of the top spots to order tamales for you and your family.

The high street stalwart has benefited from pent-up demand during the pandemic. But it faces a more difficult consumer environment in 2022.

Thukpa, an intensely flavored chicken noodle soup, has been Chef Maneet Chauhan's go-to meal on chilly nights since she first tasted it in Guwahati, Assam.

Cherries, apples, bananas and spinach are just a few of the fresh ingredients to throw into the blender.

Water is an efficient way to cook, whether you want to submerge food in liquid or surround it by steam.

Recipes with some serious spice.

Sometimes, you have to be fast or you’ll be food.

Several school districts in the San Antonio area will continue to serve free meals to students who need them during the summer period. Comal Independent School DistrictGrab-and-go meals will be provided via curbside at five campuses in the school district throughout June. East Central Independent School DistrictThroughout June, meal service will take place from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. San Antonio Independent School DistrictThe district will continue to provide free meals for students on Mondays through Fridays from May 29 to Aug. 7. Southside Independent School DistrictThe districts regular curbside meal service will close on May 22, but the summer meal service will begin May 27.

SAN ANTONIO Any doughnut free now thats something to cheer you up. Krispy Kreme is offering free doughnuts from June 1-5 in a weeklong celebration of National Doughnut Day. Participating locations will offer one free doughnut per customer per day. Thats why this year, were changing National Doughnut Day to National Doughnut Week," the chain says online. Read alsoClass of 2020 grads can win free Torchys Tacos for a yearBurger Map: Take a tour of San Antonio burger joints

(CNN) -- Dont count out the colonel in the chicken sandwich wars. KFC has begun testing a new, premium chicken sandwich in Orlando, Florida. With the aptly titled "KFC Chicken Sandwich," KFC is testing an extra crispy chicken filet placed on a buttered brioche bun and topped with pickles and spicy or classic mayonnaise. KFC bemoaned that its chicken sandwich wasn't the best, Zahumensky admitted. In addition to the McChicken, it tested out another crispy chicken sandwich with a potato roll in two US cities earlier this year.

KSATs David Elder has embarked on a new adventure called Texas Eats, an hour-long show that airs on Saturdays at 10 a.m. on KSAT 12, KSAT.com and our streaming app. Watch the eighteenth episode and learn what your favorite wild animals eat at the San Antonio Zoo! Related links to this weeks episode are listed below:Texas Eats Contest: San Antonio ZooOfficial Contest Rules: Texas Eats - San Antonio ZooPast Texas Eats episodes are here:SA Rodeo EatsCentral Texas BBQTex-Mex in San AntonioTexas German food in New BraunfelsAll things brunchBeer, wings and more: Getting ready for the big gameTexas Eats Ep. Viewers can catch Texas Eats on Saturday mornings at 10 a.m., or on the KSAT-TV Livestream app available on Roku, Amazon Fire, Apple TV, and most smart TVs, as well as on KSAT.com, and KSATs YouTube channel. Follow Texas Eats on Facebook and Instagram.

SAN ANTONIO Theres always something to do in San Antonio and now theres a new entertainment venue - Chicken N Pickle. The grand opening isnt coming until June 8, according to a press release but Chicken N Pickle, located at 5215 UTSA Boulevard, recently opened its pickleball courts for limited hours. Chicken N Pickle will slowly unveil its restaurant in accordance with Covid-19 guidelines, according to a press release. Chicken N Pickle chef-driven restaurant options (Chicken N Pickle)The new entertainment venue will bring more than 150 jobs to the area and anyone seeking employment can apply online here. We are excited that Chicken N Pickle has chosen San Antonio as the site of its third location, San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg said in early March.

SAN ANTONIO Whataburger is making it easier for San Antonians to satisfy their burger cravings. While delivery has been available through third-party delivery sites like Postmates and Favor, Whataburger says this is the first time meals can be ordered directly through them. A Whataburger spokesperson said the service rollout began this week in select cities. San Antonio, which is home to Whataburgers headquarters, is one of the first cities to see the feature. While restaurants are allowed to open their dining rooms under capacity limits, Whataburger has stuck to curbside pickup, drive-thru and delivery.

BRENHAM, Texas An employee at Blue Bells Brenham Creamery has tested positive for COVID-19, according to company officials. Blue Bell notified employees who worked closely with the person who tested positive and the creamery is being deep-cleaned and disinfected, according to NBCDFW. Officials with Blue Bell released a statement to ABC13 that says, in part, we work hard every day to maintain a clean and safe environment. We will remain uncompromising in our preventive sanitation and safety programs in all of our locations and have implemented additional safety measures to fight COVID-19.KSAT has reached out to Blue Bell for comment. Blue Bell made headlines earlier this month as well in connection with the 2015 listeria outbreak.

Published: May 19, 2020, 9:09 am Updated: May 19, 2020, 11:13 amSAN ANTONIO President Donald Trump will speak about supporting farmers, ranchers and food supply workers during the coronavirus pandemic on Tuesday morning. Trump will deliver his remarks around 10 a.m. at the White House. The meat industry specifically has seen a large impact during the COVID-19 crisis. According to the Associated Press, U.S. meat exports are surging even as the industry is struggling to meet domestic demand because of coronavirus outbreaks at processing plants. In Texas, a surge of new COVID-19 cases was reported this week after a response team was sent to Amarillo to contain a growing spread at meat-packing plants.

SAN ANTONIO The Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) will provide money to eligible families with children that have temporarily lost access to free or reduced-price school meals, according to Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC). These guidelines are the same as SNAP benefits. Map: Where San Antonio-area students can find free school meals during closuresEven if a childs school is providing meals, families who receive SNAP benefits are still eligible for P-EBT. These families will receive P-EBT benefits on their current Lone Star Card by May 22. (This includes families who received SNAP benefits for the month of March 2020 and have children under 5 and between 19 and 21.)

KSATs David Elder has embarked on a new adventure called Texas Eats, an hour-long show that airs on Saturdays at 10 a.m. on KSAT 12, KSAT.com and our streaming app. Watch the seventeenth episode, as David Elder takes you on a wild, Texas-Style safari with exciting animals and delicious food! Related links to this weeks episode are listed below:'Texas Eats sweepstakes: Natural Bridge Wildlife RanchOfficial Contest Rules: Texas Eats Sweepstakes - Natural Bridge Wildlife RanchPast Texas Eats episodes are here:SA Rodeo EatsCentral Texas BBQTex-Mex in San AntonioTexas German food in New BraunfelsAll things brunchBeer, wings and more: Getting ready for the big gameTexas Eats Ep. Viewers can catch Texas Eats on Saturday mornings at 10 a.m., or on the KSAT-TV Livestream app available on Roku, Amazon Fire, Apple TV, and most smart TVs, as well as on KSAT.com, and KSATs YouTube channel. Follow Texas Eats on Facebook and Instagram.

SAN ANTONIO Two San Antonio bar owners estimate that nearly a third of local bars and nightclubs will never reopen, even when the restrictions in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic are lifted. Shes optimistic that her business will survive, but says she knows many other bar owners are not as fortunate. Were seeing small businesses going into a record amount of debt trying to stay open.Bars in San Antonio were forced to close when San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg issued an emergency declaration on March 18. He said his 30% estimate on bar closures could be worse if bars cannot reopen for another month or two. We have submitted a plan to the governor through the Texas Restaurant Association called The Texas Bar Promise and a safety plan through the Texas Bar and Nightclub Alliance.

SAN ANTONIO Some San Antonio bars will turn on their lights on Friday night but they wont be for customers. Theyre participating in an initiative by the Texas Bar and Nightclub Alliance called Turn up the Lights" which encourages bar owners and employees to turn on their lights and music from 6 to 10 p.m. to show community members that theyre still there and are eager to reopen. "We just really look forward to safely serving our friends again like we have the past 10 years.Martindale and Newman spoke to Steve Spriester Thursday about a statewide plan to open bars safely. Until the crisis is over, KSAT News is stepping in to try and separate the facts from the fiction surrounding the new coronavirus. Facts can fight fear, and in times like this KSAT wants to do more, because you should expect it.

SAN ANTONIO - Food blogger, Michelle Barrera, shares delicious space-themed desserts that are out of this world. Copyright 2019 by KSAT - All rights reserved.

SAN ANTONIO If San Antonio wasn't on the barbecue map before, it should be now. Over the past couple of years, San Antonio has started to get noticed for its barbecue in places like 2M Smokehouse, but places like The Barbecue Station have been serving San Antonio for many years. While there is nothing wrong with Rudys and Bill Miller Bar-B-Q, the map below features more than 30 barbecue joints in the San Antonio-area that you should try. Visit one or visit all - this map will help guide you and satisfy your barbecue craving. *Please note that some of these locations may have temporarily closed or have reduced hours due to the COVID-19 pandemic.