Hey there! I’m Jill Weisenberger …
… a registered dietitian nutritionist, certified diabetes care and education specialist, certified health and wellness coach and certifiable food lover.
Changing my habits and thoughts brought me greater health and more joy. I’ve helped thousands of others improve their health too.
I remember when I thought it was a personal weakness that my lunch started at a fast food restaurant and ended with chocolate. Why didn’t I simply do what I knew was right? After some soul-searching and a few (or a lot) of missteps, I did. Bit by bit, I created my healthy habits and a bucket of energy by setting myself up for success, relying on solid routines, changing my mindset, and dropping that useless view that eating and exercise are either all good or all bad. With relief, I discovered that not eating perfectly isn’t a personal weakness.
I can help you too.
Whether you have diabetes, prediabetes, heart disease or you simply need a better way to lead your life to avoid health problems down the road, you’ll find answers to your questions about food, nutrition and healthy habits right here.
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Try the Diabetes Plate Method
https://diabetes.org/healthy-living/recipes-nutrition/eating-well
Recipe of the Pod Cast:
Julia Child’s sautéed mushrooms in butter
INGREDIENTS
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1⁄2lb fresh mushrooms (sliced)
- 2 tablespoons minced shallots
DIRECTIONS
- Heat the butter and oil in a skillet over high heat. It is hot enough when the foam on the butter has begun to subside.
- Add the mushrooms and saute for 4-5 minutes or until they begin to brown.
- Add the shallots and saute over moderate heat for 2 more minutes. Serve.
Spaghetti Squash Crust Pizza
Ingredients
Crust:
- 2 packed cups cooked spaghetti squash, from a 2.2 lb spaghetti squash
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup finely shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, not grated
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Toppings:
- 1/3 cup tomato-basil marinara sauce, or pizza sauce
- 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- To quickly cook the spaghetti squash pierce it all over with a knife and microwave 5 minutes. Then continue to cook in 2 minute increments until the skin gives when pressed.
- Cut it open, remove the seeds and scrape the squash out with a fork.
- Place the cooked spaghetti squash in a clean cheesecloth or dish cloth and squeeze all the water out REALLY well.
- Preheat the oven to 375F. Line 2 sheet pans with parchment paper and spray with oil.
- In a medium bowl, mix the spaghetti squash with the egg, mozzarella, Parmesan, oregano and garlic powder.
Water, Salt,Flour,Yeast... Let's Talk About Healthy Bread Made with Sole
Links:
Chef Roberts bread baking
https://happydiabetic.com/?p=2222
Grind your own flour:
https://mockmill.us
https://www.seriouseats.com/breadmaking-101-the-science-of-baking-bread-and-how-to-do-it-righ
Susan Weiner
SPEAKER | AUTHOR
MS | RDN | CDCES | FADCES
Susan Weiner is an award-winning nutrition, health and diabetes expert and the owner of Susan Weiner Nutrition, PLLC. Susan served as the 2015 ADCES Diabetes Educator of the Year and is an ADCES fellow. Among her many distinguished awards, she is the recipient of the 2019 Metropolitan New York Association of Diabetes Educators Advocate of the Year Award and the 2018 Media Excellence Award from the New York State Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Susan is the “Diabetes in Real Life” columnist for Endocrine Today and is the on-air host for video interviews and content for Healio.com. She is the co-author of The Complete Diabetes Organizer: Your Guide to a Less Stressful and More Manageable Diabetes Life and Diabetes: 365 Tips for Living Well. Susan has extensive TV, radio, podcast and video experience and is well versed in media communications.
Susan is a well-respected national and international speaker on a variety of topics related to nutrition, diabetes, wellness and health, and has authored dozens of articles in peer reviewed journals. She has authored and been cited in over 300 articles for popular press, consumer publications and online sites. Susan earned her Master’s Degree in Applied Physiology and Nutrition from Columbia University.
Happy Diabetic Cooks his way Thru Italy
Eating My Way Through Italy: The Happy Diabetic Style. Taking the slow road to Discover the Hidden Treasures of the Italian Mediterranean Dinner Table
https://www.sfogliarina.it/en/
Our pick of restaurants was Sfoglia Rina which served the most impressive tortelloni we had in Bologna.
Sfoglia Rina
I love Sfoglia Rina for a number of reasons:
- They make their own fresh pasta.
- They only serve pasta and desserts, so it’s ideal if you don’t want an epic multi-course meal.
- They are open all day until 8 pm so you can eat outside the usual strict Italian mealtimes.
- It’s good value as there’s no cover charge and water is free (very rare in Italy).
- The space is cool and modern with unusual lampshades and tables decorated with pots of fresh herbs.
- It’s casual—the menu is on a blackboard and you write your table number and order on the notepad and give it to the waiter then pay afterwards at the till.
Tomato & garlic linguini with Rocket (arugula)
https://happydiabetic.com/?p=2421
serves 2
Ingredients
for the sauce
· 1 cup grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
· 2 whole heads of garlic sliced
· 1/3 cup olive oil
· salt & pepper to taste
· fresh rocket arugula or spinach or a combo
· ½ cup white wine
· Chili flakes to taste
to serve
· 1 cup cooked linguini
· fresh Parmesan region
Instructions
1. Slice the garlic thin and place into the pan with the olive oil no heat.
2. Put the pan on medium heat and cook the garlic until there is a little color. Add the sliced tomatoes, season with salt and pepper.
3. When the tomatoes are cooked 3-4 min add the rocket/augla/spinage Allow to cook over med heat. allowing all the flavors to mingle.
4. Add the cooked pasta aldente Toss the tomato garlic sauce with the cooked pasta and fresh rocket and serve with fresh graded cheese.
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Chef Robert Cooks His Way Thru Italy
ITALIAN FOOD OF LOVE!
Let's take a tour of Italian food culture: authentic recipes with my Happy Diabetic twist, traditional menus, culture and cooking how-to's, and cooking hacks on the Happy Diabetic Kitchen!
Hotel Posta
https://www.hotelposta.re.it/en/
Consorzio Vacche Rosse: The Cheese Factory
https://www.consorziovaccherosse.it/en/
Janice Baker
Janice Baker is a Registered Dietitian /Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist, Certified Nutrition Support Clinician, and Board Certified-Advanced Diabetes Management.
Janice J Baker is a registered dietitian nutritionist, certified diabetes care and education specialist, certified nutrition support clinician and board certified in advanced diabetes management in San Diego CA and has over 41 years of experience in the field of medical nutrition therapy and diabetes management, along with experience in working with those with eating disorders and disordered eating. She graduated from California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo with her degree in nutrition science in 1981.
You can contact Janice for more information about her services at jbaker9@gmail.com and follow her Facebook page at Baker Nutrition
Janice Baker, MBA, RD, CDE, CNSC, BC-ADM
Starring Mr. Divabetic, Best-Selling Author Tonya Kappes, Mama Rose Marie, Patricia Addie-Gentle RN, CDCES, Maryann Horst Nicolay MEd, NTDR, Kathie Dolgin aka 'High Voltage,' Seveda Williams, Catherine Schuller, Dave Jones, and Lorraine Brooks. Produced by Leisa Chester Weir. Special thanks to our colleague, the multi-talented Wendy Radford.
Blog Talk link: https://www.blogtalkradio.com/divatalkradio1/2023/01/16/divabetic-mysteries-tomorrow-is-not-on-the-menu-part-8
- Encourage people with diabetes to problem-solve issues related to their self-care like their favorite TV detectives
- (write things down, search for clues and share information with your healthcare collaborators and ask questions)
- Manage diabetes as a team rather than go it alone
- Make learning about diabetes fun and interesting
This is the Happy Diabetic Kitchen--- In this episode, we will hear from some of my very good friends in the diabetic community who will share their personal goals for the New Year! So, get ready! We are stepping into the New Year together exploring ideas for a happy healthy lifestyle way of eating!
It’s time to gather your thoughts, journals and goals for a New Year’s refresh.
As someone who’s trying to live my best diabetic life, New Year’s is an opportunity to reset, regroup, and revitalize.
I want to have revolution of goals and ideas… not a revolt! Keep an open mind… Stay open to possibilities of trying something new.
That said, it’s best to get a head start on your New Year’s resolutions now.
It just isn’t going to happen. But, if you stand firm in actually sticking to your resolutions this year.
So, whether you want to get back on that fitness grind, sharpen certain skills or be more productive, we have invited some amazing folks who live in the diabetic space every day to tell you about their list of the top New Year’s resolutions to give you inspiration for 2023.
I think it will inspire you…
Our guests on the podcast:
Guest New Year Resolutions
Jana Smolinski
(Episode # 53) - Raising a Child with Diabetes: An Interview With Jana Smolenski. Jana is a school teacher and mom who raised a type one diabetic. Annie, her daughter was diagnosed at age 5. Jana has a lot of wisdom to share about how to support a small child in growing up with this disease.
Max Mr. Divabetic -
You know him as Mr. Divabetic, the fruit suit clad man-about-town. He is the resident master of ceremonies and happy healthcare anchor on Diva TalkRadio, a podcast channel featuring diabetes edu-tainment and information. When he re-appears from the studio booth and sheds his pineapple and watermelon jacket, he transforms into the mild-mannered, yet passionate Max Szadek, the founder and executive director of Divabetic and WEGO Health Activist Award nominee.
Inspired by his former boss, Luther Vandross, who suffered in silence with his diabetes, Max founded Divabetic to encourage women and their families to accept a diabetes diagnosis boldly, with a Glam More, Fear Less attitude. With a background in entertainment and armed with a team of diabetes health and wellness educators, fashionistas.
Mr. Divabetic’s enthusiasm is infectious, and you can follow him on Twitter, Facebook, and his world-famous blog for diabetes news, updates, and all things pop culture.
“I’m on a mission to change attitudes in those affected by diabetes to stay healthy and upbeat about their care so they can continue to enjoy the glamorous life.” - Max Szadek
Janice Baker
25 - Interview With a Dietician
Kim Stewart
ABOUT KIM
Kimberly Stuart, she holds degrees from St. Olaf College and the University of Iowa. She learned lots of interesting things at these fine institutions, none of which prepared her for the lethal cocktail of parenthood and writing. Stuart is the author of eight published novels, including the Heidi Elliott series, Act Two, Stretch Marks, Operation Bonnet, Sugar, and Heart Land. She is a frequent public speaker and is passionate about helping others live great stories. Kimberly lives, plays, works in Des Moines, Iowa, where she makes her home with one forgiving husband, three wily kids and a black Schnauzer named Scout.
Annie Smolinski
52 - Diabetes does not need to define you! Interview with Annie Smolenski, type 1 rock star!
Bill Polansky
Dr. Bill Polonsky is Associate Clinical Professor in Psychiatry at the University of California San Diego. He received his PhD in clinical psychology from Yale University and has served as Senior Psychologist at the Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston, faculty member at Harvard Medical School and Chairman of the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators.
Cindy Lewis my wife/partner of 42 years. Cindy has been what I like to call a type 3 diabetic, she has been my support, my helper my supporter my diabetic champion since my diagnosis in 1998.
Bruschetta- Classic and refreshing, bruschetta is the crowd-pleasing party app you can always count on. This easy appetizer is proof that sometimes the most simple ingredients are the most delicious. Toasted bread rubbed with garlic is topped with an herby, garlicky tomato mixture in this recipe for the freshest addition to any spread. While this dish is perfect for putting your summer tomatoes to use in the best possible way, you can still make this dish any time of year! Follow our top tips for acing this bruschetta for your summer BBQ or holiday dinner party.
My name is Ginger Vieira, and I am passionate about helping people with diabetes and other chronic illnesses live full lives! I live with type 1 diabetes, celiac disease, hypothyroidism, and fibromyalgia. These conditions have never stopped me from living a full, active, energetic, and busy life!
Learning how to thrive despite the challenges of my chronic illnesses is something I strive to help others learn how to do, too.
Today, I am the Associate Director of Communications at T1D Exchange. T1D Exchange works to improve care and quality of life for people with type 1 diabetes through research that identifies critical problems or challenges. Learn more about T1D Exchange’s mission and how to participate from home in research here.
- T1D Exchange Registry
- My website: GingerVieira.com
- My Instagram
My published books include:
- Ain’t Gonna Hide My T1D (for children)
- When I Go Low (for children)
- Pregnancy with Type 1 Diabetes
- Your Diabetes Science Experiment
- Emotional Eating with Diabetes
- Dealing with Diabetes Burnout
I have created in-depth, real-life, well-researched content on topics including:
- diabetes burnout
- real-life HbA1c tips and goals
- your diabetes relationship with food
- balancing your blood sugar during exercise
- low-carb nutrition
- flexible-carb nutrition
- diabetes-related anxiety
- pregnancy with type 1 diabetes
- weight-loss with diabetes
- insulin and other diabetes medications
- diabetes news and research
- saving money on diabetes supplies
- insulin dosing strategies
- talking to teens about type 1 diabetes
- helping CDEs work with struggling patients
- goal-setting in diabetes management
- teaching non-diabetics how to support loved ones
- …and on and on and on!
Visit this page for links to nearly every article I’ve written.
My background includes a B.S. in Professional Writing from Champlain College and certifications in cognitive coaching, Ashtanga Yoga, and personal training. Back in the day, I set 15 records in drug-free amateur powerlifting with record lifts of 190 lb. bench press, 265 lb. squat, and a 300 lb. deadlift. (You can find old competition videos on YouTube!) No more heavy lifting for me these days, but you will find me using most of my free-time jumping rope, lifting light weights, walking my dog with my handsome fella, sprinting up and down the sidewalk, and scootering with my kiddos in empty parking lots.
Today, I am a mother of two little ladies, living in Vermont with my handsome fella and the world’s most loyal pups, Petey and Wilma.
Find links to my past freelance work here:
- DiabetesMine
- T1D Exchange
- BeyondType1
- BeyondType2
- Omnipod
- mySugr
- DiabetesStrong
- Healthline
- Diathrive
- InsulinNation
- Type2Nation
- OnTrackDiabetes
- HealthCentral
- EverydayHealth
- MindBodyGreen
Visit my LinkedIn profile for more on my professional history.
Janice J Baker
Janice Baker is a Registered Dietitian /Nutritionist, Certified Diabetes Care & Education Specialist, Certified Nutrition Support Clinician, and Board Certified-Advanced Diabetes Management.
Janice J Baker is a registered dietitian nutritionist, certified diabetes care and education specialist, certified nutrition support clinician and board certified in advanced diabetes management in San Diego CA and has over 41 years of experience in the field of medical nutrition therapy and diabetes management, along with experience in working with those with eating disorders and disordered eating. She graduated from California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo with her degree in nutrition science in 1981.
You can contact Janice for more information about her services at jbaker9@gmail.com and follow her Facebook page at Baker Nutrition
Janice Baker, MBA, RD, CDE, CNSC, BC-ADM
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Enjoy this interview with a remarkable man, programmer and type 2 diabetic Alfredo Holguin.
It's springtime and we're back with a conversation about the origin and culinary potential of strawberries, as well as an original recipe and more!
With COVID-19 restrictions continuing to loosen around the world, restaurant dining is again becoming an option for many people to consider. In this episode I present five tips for minimizing risk and being safety-smart when dining out.
We wrap up our series on healthy bread baking by interviewing creative, health-conscious bread baker Kelly Hatler. Enjoy!