Catherine Kruppa, MS, RD, CSSD, LD earned her Bachelor of Science in Nutritional Sciences and Master of Science in Nutrition from Texas A&M University. She is a registered, licensed dietitian at The Houstonian Hotel, Club and Spa and the Director of Nutrition for US Diving. She is also Board Certified in Sports Nutrition. She specializes in weight management, sports nutrition, diabetes, eating disorders, heart disease, and pediatric nutrition. Catherine was a member of the Texas A&M Varsity Diving Team and is currently an active member of the running community in Houston. She has competed in 5 triathlons, 13 marathons and 3 ultramarathons. Catherine also gives weekly nutrition tips on KSBJ 89.3 radio.

Catherine is a frequent speaker for many organizations and businesses. She speaks on various topics in the area of nutrition such as: healthy eating, weight management, disease prevention, nutrition and exercise, and osteoporosis. She has also presented programs for Channel 13 News Health Beat, Channel 2 News, Channel 8 Midday Show and Fox News. She has also worked as the local dietitian for the Dr. Phil Ultimate Weight Loss Program and the dietitian for the 2004 and 2008 US Olympic Diving Teams as well as for Former President George H. W. Bush.

Dine out… Without gaining a pound

1. Substitute a side of black beans for the mashed potatoes that come with your barbecued chicken. Save 290 calories
2. Hold the mayo-based sauce in a sandwich or wrap, and ask for a drizzle of light balsamic vinaigrette instead. Save 130 calories
3. Choose a spicy pomodoro sauce over Bolognese (meat sauce) on your fettuccine. Save 160 calories
4. Replace a cup of macaroni salad with a green salad dressed with 2 tablespoons of light vinaigrette. Save 322 calories
5. Trade the flour tortilla on your burrito for a bed of lettuce. Save 280 calories
6. Order your two scrambled eggs and cheese on whole-grain bread instead of on a roll. Save 200 calories
7. Ditch the waffle cone and sprinkles on your soft-serve ice cream, opting instead for a cup and no toppings. Save 185 calories
8. Top an entrée salad with grilled shrimp rather than grilled chicken. Save 138 calories
9. Instead of two slices of standard pepperoni pizza, switch to a thin crust and top with chicken breast, peppers, onions and mushrooms. Save 160 calories
10. Bag the bun and request that your burger or chicken sandwich be served on a toasted English muffin instead. Save 230 calories
11. Replace the butter and syrup on your pancakes with sliced fruit. Save 367 calories
12. In a chopped salad, exchange the blue cheese for feta and skip the dried cranberries and candied walnuts. Save 275 calories

Catherine can be reached at catherine@adviceforeating.com.