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Do THIS tonight for a slimmer you and better blood sugar levels tomorrow

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How does sleep affect blood sugar levels? It’s like a see-saw. When you get too little sleep – or lousy sleep – your blood sugar can go up. Plus, poor sleep might lead to weight gain. I wished I could inject caffeine directly into my…

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The healthiest oil to cook with might surprise you!

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The healthiest oil to cook with for your heart and your health is easy to find. It’s probably already in your kitchen. Olive oil comes from olives. Coconut oil comes from coconuts. But vegetable oil doesn’t come from veggies. The cooking oil aisle of the…

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Have You Been Fooled By These 6 “Healthy” Rules For Grocery Shopping?

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These 6 “healthy” grocery shopping tips sound like smart advice. But they’re myths based on poorly explained science. Ditch them today! Have you ever been certain you were correct, only to discover you’ve been propagating a myth? It happened to me. For years, I scolded…

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This surprising nutrient works its magic all through your body. Do you eat enough?

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Inside: What do magnesium and blood sugar have to do with each other? What about magnesium and the heart? This impressive mineral has jobs throughout your body, so let’s make sure you get enough. I actually laughed out loud at the grocery store as I…

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Even meat-eaters (like me) need this plant-based food list

what belongs on a plant-based food list

Here’s the plant-based food list you’ll want whether you eat meat or not. Add them to your shopping list to reap the benefits of plants, plants, and more plants. “I want to eat plant-based, but my family would disown me if I stopped cooking meat…

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Is pasta really fattening and unhealthy or is that another silly myth?

Inside: Is pasta fattening? Find out the best ways to eat pasta to keep it healthy. “You know pasta is fattening, right?” That’s what my former client remembers her cousin saying to her decades earlier when, as a young teenager, she reached for a second…

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Yes, these 5 foods really are okay to eat, so start enjoying them

Inside: Find 5 surprisingly healthy foods you get to enjoy regularly. What would you think the mom and her 20-something daughter were talking about if you overheard this at the grocery store? “Don’t buy that one. It’s not good for you.” It wasn’t a box…

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5 protein myths worth clearing up so you can enjoy your food

Inside: Once you know the facts about these protein myths, you’ll stop worrying about what type and how much protein you need, and your budget will probably look better too. As you push your wobbly-wheeled grocery cart through the supermarket maze, you can’t help but…

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End your regret with 5 simple mental tricks for better eating habits

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These surprising mind hacks or mental tricks will help you stay on the healthy eating path without white-knuckled willpower. Try it and see! Have you ever vowed to stay away from the dessert table only to find yourself pulled in by its sugar-coated gravitational force…

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Calorie myths you need to ignore to stay healthy and sane

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Inside: Once you have the facts about these 7 calorie myths, you’ll know what to focus on and what to ignore when it comes to your weight and health. In college, I measured carrots with a ruler to get a more accurate calorie count. 😳…

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Welcome to my Blog

Hi there! I'm Jill, a nutrition & diabetes expert and the author of 4 books.

Jill Weisenberger

I believe simple changes in health habits can bring you life-changing rewards.

And I believe willpower is way overrated.

Right here is where you can discover the mindset and habits to stick with healthy lifestyle choices most of the time - and drop the guilt when you don't.

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