by Brittany Markides | Jul 23, 2017 | Other
Austin likes to “keep it weird,” but there are also a lot of ways to “keep it healthy.” Here are our dietitians’ favorite resources and places in Austin, Texas that support a healthy lifestyle. Get Active in Austin, Texas Zilker Park There is so much to do in this... 
by Brittany Markides | Jul 15, 2017 | Diets Don't Work, Other
Emotional Eating is a Sign of an Unhealthy Food Relationship Have you ever noticed that you get strong food cravings at times of emotional turmoil? Do you often turn to food for comfort when you’re stressed, anxious, sad… or even just feeling bored? If so,... 
by Brittany Markides | Jul 10, 2017 | Other
The Case For Intuitive Eating You’re probably reading this article about intuitive eating because you already know that diets don’t work. Even if you’ve managed to lose weight on a diet, you’ve likely found that it doesn’t stay off for long. If... 
by Hallie | Jul 7, 2017 | Recipes
This week’s blog post was written by Hallie Nix, dietetic intern. Thanks, Hallie, for teaching us how to power up with a healthy breakfast! Healthy Breakfast One of the main goals of Choose Food is helping people look at their daily routine and make small... 
by Hallie | Jun 28, 2017 | Other, Recipes
Today’s blog post was written by our dietetic intern, Hallie Nix. Thanks, Hallie! Summer is here, and I could not be more excited! I love getting to sit out on the patio with a cold Topo Chico and enjoy a summer-y meal! Ever since starting my journey as a... 
by Brittany Markides | Jun 8, 2017 | Other
Confused about “healthy” foods? The recent survey from the International Food Information Council Foundation found that many Americans are confused about what a “healthy” food is. I think that one of the reasons is illustrated in the survey’s finding that most people... 
by Brittany Markides | May 21, 2017 | Practitioners
Do you or one of your patients have one of the following diagnoses? If so, consider getting a referral to a registered dietitian. Reach out to us at info@choosefood.com for help with referrals or visit our practitioner resources page. Nutrition-Related Conditions... 
by Brittany Markides | May 19, 2017 | Other
The 2017 Food & Health Survey from the International Food Information Council based findings on a false assumption about BMI and health. This week, the International Food Information Council (IFIC) released findings from the 2017 Food & Health Survey, which... 
by Brittany Markides | May 3, 2017 | Other
What is BMI (Body Mass Index)? Almost 200 years ago, a mathematician invented the BMI formula (a person’s weight in kilograms divided by the square of their height in meters) using data from just a few hundred people. Because of the limitations of BMI, it was never... 
by Brittany Markides | Apr 18, 2017 | Practitioners
Here are the top ten reasons to refer your patient to a registered dietitian (you can find specific ICD-10 codes here). Looking for an RD to work with? Contact us to find out how Choose Food dietitians can add value and improve patient outcomes at your practice. 1....