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There are lots of ways to workout at home. But some of them are just plain, well lonely. Here are 10 ways to sweat out social distancing. And some of them won’t make you feel so alone. How am I going to tame that anxious…
If your critical inner voice beats you up because you didn’t stick to your diet, you can feel better right away and get healthier too. I’ve watched tears drip from the corners of patients’ eyes struggling to keep their voices steady while telling me about…
Healthy chocolate really does exist. Here are the 3 things you need to know to love the heck out of chocolate and take care of your health. When my girls were little, I taught them the proper way to use a shot glass. And when…
These chocolate walnut date balls are sweet enough and chocolatey enough to wow your taste buds and healthful enough to enjoy more than one. Chocolate! I MUST have chocolate. Can you relate? Fortunately, I no longer berate myself over my love of chocolate. I fully…
You can be sipping on this delicious, healthy and creamy zucchini soup in just about a half hour from now! I am a vegetable lover. But you already know that, don’t you? I’m always on the lookout for more fun ways to eat my veggies…
What’s better than a delicious, nutritious, fragrant breakfast to please your entire family (and guests)? An easy-peasy one that you can make ahead like this yummy blueberry baked oatmeal! How I healthified this blueberry baked oatmeal I sweetened and flavored this healthy baked oatmeal recipe…
It’s time to embrace easy! Easy is the path to meeting those health goals you’ve been struggling with. Yes, I really do mean that. Over the years, clients have told me they have to ride themselves hard and make big sweeping changes. Otherwise, they say,…
I’m often asked what I think is The Best Diet. Clearly what we eat matters. It matters to our long-term health and our short-term well-being. Fortunately, nutrition science has a lot to say about healthy eating patterns. Science aside, however, eating is really rather personal…
Here’s a smart way to see the results you’ve been chasing with those New Year’s Resolutions. And surprise! It’s easier than you think. In fact, hard is the reason too many New Year’s goals and resolutions fail. “I’m going to lose 50 pounds.” “I’m getting…
Marinated tofu is a great way to enjoy plant protein with your favorite flavors! Tofu lends itself to almost any flavor experience you’re after. In that way, it’s a lot like chicken. You can cook it with different ingredients each week for an entirely different…
Welcome to my Blog
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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