(San Diego, CA) February 10, 2010 - One year ago, Healthy Dining and Smart Business Services (publishers of Chinese Restaurant News and Asian Restaurant News) together launched a groundbreaking initiative to assist the nation’s Chinese and Asian restaurants in identifying, analyzing and publicizing their healthier choices. Today, more than 100 Chinese and Asian restaurants are participating in the Healthy Dining Program and are featured on Healthy Dining’s signature website, HealthyDiningFinder.com. At this site, health-conscious diners nationwide can find dietitian-approved, Healthy Dining choices at participating restaurant locations near their homes or workplaces – and view corresponding nutrition information (calories, fat, fiber, etc.). The site features many popular chain restaurants that span fast food to upscale dining, including Chili’s, Boston Market, Moe’s Southwest Grill, and Au Bon Pain.
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Anita founded Healthy Dining with a vision and dedication to helping Americans eat healthier by inspiring the restaurant industry to create and offer healthier cuisine. Her passion for nutrition emphasizes “the fusion of culinary excellence with optimal health.” Anita earned a Master’s Degree in Public Health from San Diego State University. She is an engaging speaker and has provided hundreds of presentations to live audiences, as well as taped and recorded interviews for television, radio and print media.
Erica coordinates restaurant enrollment and promotes the Healthy Dining program and website to the public and media. She develops strategic partnerships within the restaurant industry and with the many "stakeholders" – employers, health agencies, and others – who publicize HealthyDiningFinder.com to their populations as part of wellness initiatives. Erica's entrepreneurial spirit, passion for prevention and belief in the Healthy Dining model as a win-win for restaurants, diners, and communities alike fuel her deep commitment to the Program. Erica has been with Healthy Dining since 1993.