Sue Heikkinen, RD

Sue Heikkinen has been a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator with Kaiser Permanente Colorado for 18 years. She received her undergraduate degree in Biology and Psychology from the University of Colorado, and completed her Master’s Degree in Nutrition Science and Dietetic Internship with the University of Minnesota. The biggest pleasure of her job is seeing members gain confidence and skills to make sustainable changes in eating and exercise habits. As a child, Sue avoided vegetables at all costs. Now an avid veggie lover, she is proof that change is possible!

Sue has been providing the Food For Health Recipes with nutrient analysis, knowing this information helps individuals take charge of their food choices, no matter what their nutrition goals might be.