Rice Epicurean Markets to Introduce Weekly Nutrition Advice Column

HOUSTON, March 14, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Gary Friedlander, President of Rice Epicurean Markets, announced today the creation of a weekly nutrition advice column which will appear in Rice Epicurean's weekly circular ads and on the company's website (http://www.riceepicurean.com) beginning March 21, 2012.  The articles are being produced as part of an affiliation with Catherine Kruppa, MS, RD, CSSD, LD and her company, Advice For Eating (http://adviceforeating.com/).

"People are more health-conscious and more confused than ever," says Friedlander. "Rice Epicurean Markets is a very health conscious supermarket and our goal is to promote consumer health while grocery shopping."

The nutrition advice column will teach consumers quick and easy ways to prepare healthy meals.  Additionally the column will influence the overall well being of Houstonians by helping them make smarter choices when navigating the grocery aisles.

Kruppa, who earned her Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences and a Master of Science in Nutrition from Texas A&M University, is a registered, licensed dietitian and certified wellness coach and the Director of Nutrition for the US Diving team. She is also Board Certified in Sports Nutrition. She specializes in weight management, sports nutrition, diabetes, eating disorders, heart disease, and pediatric nutrition.

"Customers regularly have specific questions about dietary restrictions or product ingredients, and we think that this relationship with Catherine will assist them with understanding labels and planning meals," says Phil Cohen, VP Marketing for Rice Epicurean Markets.

About Rice Epicurean Markets

Founded in 1937, Rice Epicurean Markets, a past winner of the Supermarket Business National Award of Excellence, is the oldest family-owned supermarket chain in Houston. Each of the five locations are merchandised to be in tune with its particular neighborhood and feature high quality gourmet products and personalized service.   Rice Epicurean Markets can be found in River Oaks, West University/Med Center, Tanglewood, Briargrove, Memorial and online at http://www.RiceEpicurean.com where customers can shop for groceries and have their orders delivered to their home or office or made available for pick-up at one of the stores.

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