Susan Weiner Nutrition

After meeting Brandy through the American Association of Diabetes Educators, Susan enthusiastically got involved by joining the DiabetesSisters volunteer team. Since then, she’s been an integral member of our community.

Susan answers food, nutrition, and fitness related questions submitted to the Ask the CDE column and also contributes informative articles to the website. Her expertise is a crucial resource and we are incredibly grateful.

~ DiabetesSisters.org

“Becoming vegetarian is easy to do nowadays thanks to the wealth of information available for planning nutritious, meat-free meals.”

~ Susan Weiner, Fit.com

“…Selecting vegetables, whole grains and fruits as carb choices will allow people with diabetes to better manage their blood sugar levels.”

~ Susan Weiner, chicagotribune.com

“I don’t believe in depriving children of all candy. Baskets with mini-chocolate bunnies tend to be received really well by kids. But a lot of the big Easter Bunnies are made for five to six people.”

~ Susan Weiner, SmartMoney.com

“Everyone can benefit by eating a balanced diet of protein and fat, and foods that are lower on the Glycemic Load (GL) and Glycemic Index index (GI). Foods with a lower GL and GI typically are high in fiber and nutrients and sustain your energy better throughout the day.”

~ Susan Weiner, AOLHealthyLiving.com

“Although I’ll never give up working with clients to improve their health (one bite at a time), I’ve been given the unique opportunity to work as a consultant to a diabetes TV show, and as a contributor on the companion website to a book which was recently a New York times best seller!”

~ Susan Weiner, SmallBizStories.org

“Over the long run, physical activity improves insulin sensitivity, meaning you need less insulin to drive sugar into the body’s cells, which can have the happy side effect of lowering your medication doses.”

~ Susan Weiner, Oprah.com

“Reach for foods that are anti-inflammatory to protect the heart and the brain. Blueberries, raspberries and cherries, kale, spinach and tomatoes are examples of foods that reduce the state of chronic inflammation caused by high blood glucose levels, abdominal obesity and sleep deprivation.”

~ Susan Weiner, LiveStrong.com

“Huge portions, overeating and sedentary lifestyle have all led to the epidemic of diabetes and pre-diabetes in America. About 23.6 million Americans have diabetes and another 57 million have pre-diabetes (or pre-type 2 diabetes).”

~ Susan Weiner, BeyondBlackWhite.com

“Yes, we know it’s not even close to lunchtime, but Susan Weiner, RD, a nutritionist and certified diabetes educator, recommends loading your slow-cooker with lean protein and plenty of veggies in the morning. “You won’t feel pressured to cook dinner in the evening when you’re hungry, and you won’t be tempted to stop for fast food on the way home,” she says.”

~ Susan Weiner, WomansDay.com

“If a blood test shows that magnesium levels are low, a supplement might be helpful.”

~ Susan Weiner, EverydayHealth.com

“Weiner says that people with ADD are nearly always impulsive about their food choices and they tend to eat a lot of simple carbohydrates (cookies, candies and the like). But to keep the edginess that is part of the disorder under control you must keep blood sugar levels as steady as possible, not too high and not too low.”

~ Susan Weiner, BottomLineSecrets.com

“Eat about 1,500 calories a day as part of a sensible weight-loss plan,” advises Susan Weiner, RD, a certified diabetes educator in Merrick, New York. And, of course, exercise regularly to help fight the flab.”

~ Susan Weiner, FitnessMagazine.com