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Jump into a top food trend and maintain your healthy goals. Healthy indulgence isn’t an oxymoron! I give a big no-thank you to Spam fries and some other food trends I see on TikTok. And from a nutrition perspective, I’m not really into some of…
You can eat less salt and still love the taste of your food. These 10 ways to eat less salt will please you and the fussy eaters you spend time with. I guiltily dumped a package of pricey low-sodium soup down the garbage disposal. I…
Here’s a primer on omega-3 fatty acids, the heart-healthy fats in fish, walnuts, chia seeds, and more. But only a few more. Protect your heart, brain, and eyes! My favorite way to get heart-healthy omega-3 fats is to eat fish. It’s easy: I love fish…
When you curb food waste, you keep more money in your pocket and treat the earth just a little bit better. I was horrified a few years ago when I realized how much food I tossed into the trash. And weirdly, I was a bit…
Whether you want a prediabetes Mediterranean diet, a vegetarian diet to prevent heart disease or an omnivore’s diet to manage your diabetes, your best diet will have these characteristics. You know how I know I’m a dietitian? One of the most common questions I’m asked…
Calling all pumpkin spice lovers! These easy-to-make healthy pumpkin spice balls allow you to enjoy your favorite seasonal flavors without over-indulging. I’ve learned to embrace my sweet tooth. So much better than fighting it! Instead of making desserts off-limits—which always made me feel awful—I enjoy…
Knowing the results of these blood tests for heart health can save your life. Unless you ask, you probably won’t get two of them. Learn what these numbers should be and how to get them closer to healthy! I asked ChatGPT what Americans fear most….
Here’s how to boost nutrient absorption, so you’ll get more health-boosters in every bite. Some health-boosting nutrients and phytonutrients get scraped into the trash. Others are wasted in the cooking water. And more are trapped inside the food waiting to be unlocked. These don’t happen…
You know to eat more protein from plants, but do you know the best sources? And are you tricked by foods that aren’t good sources at all? Your questions about protein from plants are finally answered – simply and accurately. When you think of food…
Are eggs good for the heart? And how many eggs are okay to eat? What if you have high cholesterol or diabetes? Scientific opinion about eggs changed years ago, but confusion still lingers. In a span of 4 days, I heard that eggs are “the…
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Hi there! I'm Jill, a nutrition & diabetes expert and the author of 4 books.
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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