Houston DINEs Gets Media Exposure-Updated

The Houston DINEs educational campaign is generating some buzz around Houston. This educational effort led by the American Heart Association is dedicated to improving awareness when dining out. We believe consumers should be armed with nutritional content when they go to order their meal so they can make informed decisions on what they’re putting in their body.

Yesterday former contestants of NBC’s The Biggest Loser spoke with Outlook Houston along with the Houston DINEs team. Victoria and Cherita Andrews shared stories from appearing on the hit NBC show and talked about their weight loss journey. Houston DINEs Community Advocate Nancy Thorne and personal trainer Calvin Lawson also spoke about the need for sound nutrition and regular exercise to maintain good health.

Outlook Houston is Channel 39's half-hour Community Relations program focusing on issues and needs facing the community. The show is hosted by Yolanda Green.

Update: Video of the interview has now been posted on KIAH’s website. Check it out! http://www.39online.com/community/

But we weren’t done there. Members from the American Heart Association and Texas Heart Institute met with the Houston Chronicle as Houston’s largest periodical is planning a story about Houston DINEs in the near future. But in the meantime the Chronicle’s medical blog has already  written a story:

"Eating out? How many calories will you, your family or dining partners consume at the restaurant? At McDonald's, nutritional information comes on the sandwich box or wrapper — but that's after you've chosen the food and paid Ronald McDonald. And that's too late, said Meghan Allen….click here for the rest of the story.

Keep an eye out for Houston DINEs this month. Many other medical, health and fitness publications have called us requesting media interviews. If you see them, post comments here or tweet us at @HoustonDINES.