Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Susan Weiner RD, MS, CDE
Nutrition Expert


Traveling the Internet and discovering the many talented dietitians is a wonderful experience.  I have learned about the numerous specialties, cultural diversity, advances in research, legislative news, current events, ADA campaigns, new recipes and I even made some new friends along the way.

This week my journey takes me to
Susan Weiner Nutrition
.

“Beans are an inexpensive meat substitute, which can save money
and add years to your life. They are high in fiber, rich in vitamins,
antioxidants, and phytochemicals. Beans are the
versatile way to add protein and fiber
to your diet without busting your food budget.”
- Susan Weiner RD, MS, CDE

Susan Weiner is a Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetes Educator and Certified Dietitian and Nutritionist. She is currently in private practice in New York. 
Experiences

1. Contributing medical producer for dLife TV and serves as a member of dLifes medical advisory board.  dLife - For Your Diabetes Life is an educational resource for people with diabetes as well as professionals in the diabetes community. 
2. Nutritionist and certified diabetes educator for the diabetes program TheBestLife.com, Bob Greene’s health and weight loss website. She provides articles to the site and is available to answer the “ask the expert” diabetes questions. Susan contributed  consultation in The Best Life Guide to Managing Diabetes and Pre-Diabetes (Simon & Schuster 2009). This book launched TheBestLife.com website.
3. Well respected lecturer for many professional organizations including the American College of Sports Medicine.

4. Susan was the official sports nutritionist for the American Diabetes Association Walk America program; as well as the Sports Nutritionist for the Elite Runners Distance Camp at the Olympic Training Center in Lake Placid New York.
5. Featured guest on numerous radio and television shows including  the “1010 wins radio winning womens breakfast series” and Fox News. She has been interviewed on  various nutrition and diet topics. 
6. A valued contributor to many books on a variety of nutrition topics (primarily weight management and diabetes). Susan has written articles and has been quoted in several publications including Men’s Health, New York Newsday, Woman’s Day, Better Homes and Gardens, Fitness Magazine, Sports Illustrated for Women, Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Supplement and the New York Daily News.
7. Adjunct professor of nutrition at Queens College in New York for over 13 years and taught at the Academy of Applied Personal Training Education at Hofstra University.
8. Consultant and spokesperson for several food companies. 
Education and Certification
Susan earned her Masters Degree in Applied Physiology and Nutrition from Teachers College, Columbia University in New York City. Her dual masters degree in “Applied Physiology and Nutrition” afforded her the opportunity to practice as a nutritionist and exercise physiologist. She is certified in “Adult Weight Management”, through the American Dietetic Association.

                       Professional Affiliations
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The American Dietetics Association
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The American Diabetes Association, Professional Section
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New York State Dietetics Association
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American College of Sports Medicine
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American Association of Diabetes Educators
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National Association of Eating Disorders

 To learn more about Susan Weiner Nutrition visit any of the following links.

January. National Birth Defects Prevention Month

Sponsor: The National Birth Defects Prevention Network 


Prevent Birth Defects

National Birth Defects Prevention Month is a time to raise awareness of birth defects and promote healthy pregnancies.

A birth defect is a problem that happens while a baby is developing in the mother’s body. One out of every 33 babies in the United States is born with a birth defect.

Many birth defects can be prevented. If you are pregnant or planning to get pregnant, these tips can help you have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby:

* Take a multivitamin with folic acid every day before and during pregnancy.

* See your doctor or midwife regularly as soon as you think you're pregnant and throughout your pregnancy.

* Make sure your vaccinations are up to date.

* Eat well and stay active.

* Avoid alcohol, smoking, and other drug use.

* Prevent infections from food and other sources.

Healthy Lifestyle Choices

Diet and exercise
Eat healthy and exercise regularly. Health problems are linked to weighing too much or too little before and during pregnancy. Your health is affected by what you eat and by your physical activity.

Here are a few important guidelines for healthy eating:

• Eat lots of vegetables, fruits and whole grains such as whole wheat, oats, barley and brown rice. These are excellent sources of the vitamins, minerals and dietary fiber you need every day to feel your best.

• Eat less of the foods that are high in saturated fat and cholesterol, such as meat, poultry and whole milk dairy foods (low-fat dairy is okay). Saturated fat and cholesterol are strongly linked to heart disease, cancer and obesity.

Regular physical activity helps control weight, strengthen your heart, and give you more energy. It also reduces depression and relieves stress. It’s a good idea to exercise at least 3 times a week for at least 30 minutes.

Alcohol and drugs

Drinking alcohol or taking any type of legal or street drugs during the early weeks of pregnancy can hurt your unborn baby. That’s when the brain and other organs are forming.

If you drink alcohol, so does your unborn baby. Alcohol abuse during pregnancy is a leading known cause of mental retardation. If you are considering a pregnancy, it’s best to stop drinking alcohol before you conceive.

Cocaine, crack, heroin, amphetamines and other street drugs can badly hurt your baby if you use them while you are pregnant. Your baby could suffer lifelong health problems. Get help to stop using drugs before you become pregnant and stay clean.


Wednesday, January 5, 2011

National Folic Acid Awareness Week
January 2 - 8, 2011

The National Council on Folic Acid (NCFA).
The mission of the National Council on Folic Acid (NCFA) is to improve health by promoting the benefits and consumption of folic acid.

National Folic Acid Awareness Week is January 2-8, 2011. The NCFA sees these seven days as a time to focus the attention on what folic acid is and why it is important to women of childbearing age.

Healthy Food Choices for Folic Acid

Messages from the NCFA

1. Educating all women, especially Latinas, that folic acid can help prevent birth defects of the brain and spine should be a priority in 2011.

2. Women of childbearing age should take a multivitamin with folic acid every day and eat foods fortified with folic acid, in addition to a healthy diet.

Nutritional habits
1. Although all enriched cereals and grain products in the U.S. are fortified with the B-vitamin folic acid, only one-third of U.S. women of childbearing age consume the recommended amount from their diet. Taking a multivitamin with folic acid everyday is a key way women can get the recommended amount of 400 mcg.

2. Be prepared before pregnancy. Women need folic acid, even if not planning to become pregnant, since 50% of all pregnancies are unplanned. Taking folic acid before pregnancy reduces the risk of birth defects of the brain and spine, called neural tube defects (NTDs), by up to 70%.

Message to the Hispanic community
Hispanic babies are 1.5 to 2 times more likely than others in the U.S. to be born with an NTD. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that Latinas in the U.S. consume the least amount of folic acid and have the least knowledge about folic acid among racial or ethnic groups.

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Lifechangers: New Year's Diets to Trust

"Extra" Lifechangers Dietitians Keri Gans and Cher Pastore are breaking down new ways to lose weight for 2011 that actually can work!
 

Saturday, January 1, 2011

January 2011 Wellness News
Topics for Journalists, Writers,
Educators and Bloggers


Current  News, Resources and Events in Nutrition, Food, Health, Environment,
Safety and Disability Rights. Encourages awareness and inspires ideas for
Journalists, Educators, Consumers and Health Professionals.


Wellness News

January Highlights
1-8 Natl Lose Weight/Feel Great Week
2- 8
Natl Folic Acid Awareness Week 
9-15 Home Office Safety and Security Week
16-22
Healthy Weight Week (18th Annual)

20 Women’s Healthy Weight Day
17-23 Natl Fresh Squeezed Juice Week
18 Rid the World of Fad Diets and Gimmicks Day
24-28 Clean out Your Inbox Week

Thursday, December 30, 2010

Top 100 Influential Dietitians on Twitter
based on wefollow


wefollow is a directory of Twitter users organized by interests and defined by tags and locations. wefollow arranges the results using two tabs, one is “Most Influential” and the other “Most Followers”.

- Most influential appears to sort the results based on such factors as number of tweets, re-tweets, etc.
- Most followers is strictly based on the number of followers a twitter account has.


As of December 30, 2010, here is
based on wefollow.

#1 JanetHelm I'm a writer, registered dietitian, mom of twins, nutrition blogger...
#2 menucoach Lose weight with Coach Diana Young, RD...
#3 Wellness_News Registered Dietitian w/Bon Appétit, Sentinel News; Food Journalist...
#4 EmmaStirling Leading Accredited Practising Dietitian, health writer and blogger...
#5 RDcoachchristie I am a registered dietitian, personal trainer, wellness coach...
#6 hahe4 I love my job. I help clinical dietitians begin their career with Sodexo
#7 MayaTheRD The holistic dietitian- Owner of Awakened Reconnection...
#8 JaimeSchwartzRD Registered Dietitian at Ketchum PR. Work with food companies to help ...
#9 DietAdvisor Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator. Down to earth life...
#10 dharrison58 Sr Dir Talent Acquisition at Sodexo, the largest private employer of ...
#11 elisazied www.elisazied.com. NYC based RD, author of 3 books, & proud wife/mother...
#12 IlanaRD Huge fan of persistence. Permanent change enabler. Love g’met cooking...
#13 FoodieRD One woman's valiant search for real, tasty and healthy food in a process...
#14 eatrightdenise Wife, Mother, Registered Dietitian. Food Lover. Tweeting about all of ...
#15 NutritionJobs NutritionJobs.com is the super popular online job board for RD's and ...
#16 fullerl Senior Recruiter, Clinical - recruit for Registered Dietitian and those...
#17 mindig Sodexo Recruiter for Clinical Dietitians in NY.
#18 KellyOC Changing the world one day at a time! As a registered dietitian,  ...
#19 NutritionistaRD   Private Practice Registered Dietitian, Helping women find answers to...
#20 jeannepetersrd Co-founder & Nutrition Director: Nourishing Wellness Medical Center...
#21 RBBermanRD Registered dietitian, freelance writing, counseling and social media ...
#22 stashakucel Registered Dietitian with a heart for those struggling with eating ...
#23 TamBeasRD Dietitian. Passionate about wellness, nutrition and my family. Author of...
#24 DietitianChels Registered Dietitian and Nutrition Consultant for Simply For Life. From...
#25 MiltonStokes Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist who writes freelance, counsels clients...
#26 KelleyRD Chicago Registered Dietitian who is passionate about healthy food in the...
#27 KristenNortonRD I am passionate about nutrition, life and love!
#28 allaccessintern Your resource for getting matched to a dietetic internship! AAI is run ...
#29 bina_vachhani Senior Clinical Recruiter for Sodexo, Talent Acquisition Group
#30 InglesDietitian Ingles Markets Dietitian,Former Army & WIC/Pub Health RD..
#31 Eatingsoulfully Registered Dietitian, Diabetes Educator, Author-The African American...
#32 EatRightAround Dietitian eating right around Chicago. Focus is nutrition communication...
#33 NutritionWise I'm a mom and a pediatric dietitian with my own business, NutritionWise...
#34 LSchmeck Sodexo Talent Acquisition, Senior Recruiter
#35 EatingRD Registered Dietitian who loves healthy cooking, food photography, blogging...
#36 AsktheDietitian Joanne Larsen | dietitian.com | dietitian passionate about helping people...
#37 IntuitiveRD A Dietitian, Mom, Blogger, Entrepr. Have 3 little ones, a hubby and a ...
#38 nutritionchic Dietitian-nutritionist putting fresh nutrition messages on the ...
#39 drchrismohr Weight loss expert who helps people lose weight permanently. NO diets, NO...
#40 KarenToddRD Registered Dietitian, R.D.; Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist...
#41 TrainingTable Registered Dietitian, Sports Dietitian, Nutrition Detective, Food ...
#42 healthyrd Registered Dietitian, Certified Diabetic Educator, wife to Troy, mom to...
#43 VictoriaQWeaver Holistic Physician & Dietitian w Medical & Health Center Medifast...
#44 DrLeahG Nutritionist - Helping people be well
#45 SATCIntern An online wellness and lifestyle resource for women nationwide including...
#46 RawDietitian Raw aspiring and Raw friendly Registered Dietitian....My name is Lorena!
#47 DianeKeddyRD I provide nutrition counseling for eating disorders, diabetes, wellness...
#48 EatLiveRunWell Registered Dietitian, sustainability & healthy lifestyle advocate and ...
#49 DietExpertNJ Nutrition Expert - Registered Dietitian - Nutrition Spokesperson ...
#50 HelenAtSodexo I love my job. I help clinical dietitians begin their career with Sodexo...
#51 i_amEatingRight A Registered Dietitian living healthy; living happy!
#52 Dietgenics Nutritionist providing the natural Medical Nutrition Therapy method...
#53 TaraDiversi Writer & Speaker: Leadership - Psychology - Nutrition - Business...
#54 bobseebohar Sport Dietitian, High Performance Triathlon Coach, great dad ...
#55 HopeWarshaw  Dietitian, Diabetes Educator and author of best-selling books on...
#56 TeaTable Lori Bricker, MS, RD, is a registered dietitian and owner of The Tea Table...
#57 VitKnutrition Dietitian who gives honest, practical, tasty advice on healthy eating. ...
#58 lauralagano I'm an integrative nutritionist/dietitian working with ADHD, allergies...
#59 Drewtrition Performance and clinical nutrition consultant, CSCS and ...
#60 schoolnutrition I am a registered dietitian working to create healthier schools!
#61 Sweetootherapy Registered Dietitian who loves good food, so much that I'm opening a cup...
#62 PlaidHatRD dietitian; wine-region world traveler; vegetarian; lover of cupcakes...
#63 jmedlen Dietitian, visual tools creator, writer, advocate, gluten free living
#64 jmccaffreyrd Registered Dietitian University of Illinois Extension and Spokesperson ...
#65 davidlindsley Director of sales for Cambrooke Foods, LLC. I see the positive in every...
#66 SaveNutrition Advocating to have the professional titles of Nutritionist and Nutrition...
#67 BindusRD Registered Dietitian - Providing Nutrition Tweets to Improve Your Health
#68 princezalthea Anything but mediocrity.
#69 IHeartCarbs I *heart* Louie. I live in Vegas. I miss my friends--Come visit!
#70 BalancedChrista Background in nutrition communications. Translation = making sense ...
#71 BARQAWI2 A licensed dietitian in UAE, member of American Dietetic Association...
#72 capozza5 Nutrition Consultant and Staff Facilitator
#73 Cliniprostaffin Staffing PT-OT-ST-CHHA and Registered Dieticians in Hospitals and in ...
#74 dieteticstudent Official All Access Internships spokespeople tweeting about life as a ...
#75 dieteticintern Official All Access Internships spokespeople tweeting from across the ...
#76 nehawworldwide Registered dietitian, online entrepreneur.Im driven by my passion to be...
#77 ClaudiaZapata Registered Dietitian and health columnist for the San Antonio Express...
#78 HealthCastleGlo Editor-in-Chief for HealthCastle.com. Dietitian. My life was changed ...
#79
NutritionSchool The Institute for Integrative Nutrition is the largest nutrition school...
#80 SkinnyCity Hippest nutritional newsletter on the block!
#81 th_healthygal We're all about natural health. Visit our site and email me at ...
#82 Nutrition_gov We provide easy, online access to government information on food and >..
#83 ScritchfieldRD Dietitian with expertise in healthy weight management and sports nutrition...
#84 NutritionTwins Registered Dietitians, Personal Trainers, Authors, Food Industry ...
#85 kerigans I am a Registered Dietitian and Spokesperson for the American Dietetic ...
#86 jrampoll Dietitian with focus on weight management. I support clients on the ...
#87 2eatwellRD Registered Dietitian, consultant, spokesperson, nutrition blogger. Teach...
#88 Etribole Co-author of Intuitive Eating. Newport Beach Dietitian, nutrition therapy...
#89 NutritionBlogs The Nutrition Blog Network is a collection of blogs written by ...
#90 DishByTrish Foodie & dietitian sharing my path to a healthier & more delicious life
#91 EatRight The American Dietetic Association is your source for trustworthy, ...
#92 jackienewgent Chef/RD; Writer; Media Spokesperson; Instructor; Author, Big Green...
#93 djblatner National Food and Nutrition Expert. Author of The Flexitarian Diet. ...
#94 simplysavor Soon to be Registered Dietitian, self-proclaimed foodie+chef, fitness in...
#95 Foodwatch Nutritionist, foodie, author, columnist, wife & mum. Currently writing a...
#96 profpalate Specializing in the Art of Eating Well~ (and sometimes tweeting ...
#97 pediRD I am a pediatric RD, mother of four, consultant, writer, speaker, and ...
#98 Wolfeagle The Official Twitter Page for Christina Thompson ...
#99 ThicknThinBlog I am a funny femme foodie aficionado, successful weight loser and ...
#100 DietitianOnline Registered Dietitian, over 25 years in journalism & research. Web, blog...

Sunday, December 26, 2010

Twas the Day After Christmas
(A Dietitian Version)

Modified for the Registered Dietitian
by Sandra Frank, Ed.D, RD, LDN


Twas the day after Christmas, and all through the house
Nothing would fit me, not even a blouse.
The cookies I'd eaten, the eggnog I'd taste
The holiday parties had gone to my waist.

When I got on the scale there arose such a number!
The scale must be broken, I said with a thunder.
I'd remember the wonderful meals I'd prepared;
The gravies and sauces and beef nicely rare,

The wine and the pastries, the bread and the cheese
And the way I'd never said, "No thank you, please."
Nothing would fit me, I felt so depressed.
I knew it was time to start a new quest.

I picked up the phone, to call a RD,
Knowing this path was just right for me.
I won’t feel guilty, I’ll try moderation,
Fad diets have failed and even starvation.

I’ll follow the plan, set up solely for me,
More fruits and Veggies are part of the key.
I’ll eat more fiber and exercise I’ll start,
And limit the fat that is bad for my heart.

Yes, I’ll call a RD to provide inspiration and
Learn new ways to avoid temptation.

Happy New Year to All and a Healthy one too
Remember to eat right and exercise for you.

Friday, December 24, 2010

Mitzi Dulan, RD, CSSD
Nutrition Expert


"Turn your cell phone off and be
present with your family over the holiday.

- Mitzi Dulan, RD, CSSD
Mitzi Dulan
America's Nutrition Expert Demo Media Reel
Nutrition Spokesperson and Author



Mitzi Dulan, America's Nutrition Expert®, is a nationally recognized nutrition and fitness expert who has inspired millions to lose weight and get fit. Mitzi passionately motivates all audiences to take action. Mitzi co-authored The All-Pro Diet: Lose Fat, Build Muscle, and Live Like a Champion (Rodale, 2009) with NFL future Hall-of-Famer Tony Gonzalez helping people learn how to eat clean to get lean.

Mitzi is currently the team nutritionist for Kansas City Royals Baseball Team. She was the team nutritionist for the Kansas City Chiefs Football Team over the past eight seasons and was previously the sports nutrition consultant to the Golden State Warriors Basketball Team and the San Jose Sharks Hockey Team. Mitzi is a nutrition spokesperson, author, speaker, and provides nutritional counseling to a wide range of clients including: CEOs, news anchors, stay-at-home moms, and high-profile celebrity athletes. She has her own monthly "Wellness Wisdom" column in 435 South Magazine. Mitzi travels throughout North America speaking to organizations who want to help employees improve their health and performance. Mitzi also owns Mitzi Dulan's Adventure Boot Camp for women and is the "Head Coach" for women wanting to get fit and lose weight in the Kansas City area.
Mitzi is also internationally sought after media source for trusted nutrition and wellness information. She has conducted over two hundred seventy-five television interviews and appeared nationally on CNN, FOX News and the Emmy Award-Winning television show "Starting Over" as the nutrition expert for the houseguests. She has also been frequently seen on the nationally syndicated "Dr. Dean Edell" segments. Mitzi is regularly seen throughout the country on CBS, NBC, ABC, and FOX affiliates in major media market cities. She has also appeared on Discovery's Science Channel and on "in-flight" video for United Airlines.
Mitzi has served as a nutrition spokesperson for numerous clients including: The National Honey Board, Hass Avocado Board, Almond Board of California, Body Basix, Fiji Water, Sambazon, Back to Nature, Buitoni, Horizon Organic, Reynold's Wrap, Kellogg's, Sara Lee, Cherry Marketing Institute, Wild Blueberries, USA Pears, National Pork Board, Aerogrow, Bayer, Purdue Pharmaceuticals, Bausch and Lomb, Green Giant, Baker's Inn, Cranberry Marketing Committee, and the Olive Oil Association.   She has been quoted in the The Wall Street Journal, Newsweek, US Weekly, Prevention, Reader's Digest, Family Circle, Men's Fitness, Oxygen, Health, Maxim, Glamour, Women's World, Fitness, Runner's World, USA Today, the San Francisco Chronicle, LA Times, Washington Post and the San Jose Mercury News and online at Yahoo.com, ESPN.com and Glamour.com. She has consulted for public relations companies including Edelman (New York and Chicago), Ogilvy (New York), Porter Novelli (New York and Washington DC), GolinHarris (Los Angeles), Publicis Consultants (Seattle), Weber Shandwick (Chicago), Pollock Communications (NYC), MS&L (NYC), Barkley (Kansas City), Fineman Associates (San Francisco), and The Kotchen Group (Hartford).
Mitzi is a Registered Dietitian (RD), Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics (CSSD), and Certified Health Fitness Specialist (HFS) through the American College of Sports Medicine. She has delivered talks to the US Army, Morgan Stanley Smith Barney, US Office of Personnel Management, Boomer Consulting, PG&E, UCSF, Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals, Golden State Warriors, San Jose Sharks, Kansas State University, and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Prior to this, Mitzi completed several high level internships that have helped shape her broad perspective and expertise in sports nutrition and fitness. In 1993, Mitzi completed an internship at the NBC Health & Fitness Center in New York City. In 1994, Mitzi was appointed as the first ever Sports Nutrition Intern for the United States Olympic Committee, Sports Medicine Division at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. In 1996, Mitzi completed her clinical training at the highly competitive dietetic internship at the University of California, San Francisco Medical Center.
Mitzi earned her dual B.S. degrees in Nutrition & Exercise Science in 1995 graduating Cum laude in both from Kansas State University. Active in several professional organizations, Mitzi is currently a member of the National Speakers Association, the American Dietetic Association, the Sports, Cardiovascular, and Wellness Nutritionists Dietetic Practice Group (SCAN), and Nutrition Entrepreneurs Dietetic Practice Group. Mitzi burst onto the nutrition scene winning awards for 2001 Outstanding Young Dietitian of the Year in California by American Dietetic Association and 2005 Entrepreneur of the Year by Kansas State University.
Before becoming a huge success, Mitzi had her own struggles with weight. At age 33, after the birth of her second child, she was determined to lose the extra weight she had gained as a freshman in college. Armed with goals, determination, and passion, she did it! As a working mom of two active girls, Mitzi understands and relates to the challenges of losing weight with a busy lifestyle. When not traveling, you will find her at home living the lifestyle she teaches! As a foodie, Mitzi loves to cook clean, real foods that are bursting with flavor. She enjoys trying new recipes and restaurants with her daughters. She also loves to occasionally indulge in her favorite desserts like molten chocolate lava cake with vanilla bean ice cream. Mitzi knows exactly how to balance achieving a healthy weight, a passion for food and a love for life and wants to share her secret recipe with you to help you reach your goals!
In her free time, Mitzi enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and staying active by playing tennis and weight training. Mitzi loves getting creative in the kitchen and exploring new restaurants during her travels. Mitzi lives in the Kansas City area with her husband and two daughters.
You can contact Mitzi Dulan at: mitzi@nutritionexpert.com.
Following Mitzi's career is an inspiration.

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