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Feeling GREAT is the point of your healthy morning habits. Discover how much you accomplish, how much better you eat, and how much joy you experience when you wake up to a healthy morning routine. UGH! My morning routine needed some tweaking. That handheld computer…
So many people with type 2 diabetes resist insulin treatment because it makes them feel scared or guilty. But hold on a minute. Taking insulin is not a sign of failure, an indication of weakness or something to fear. In fact, it may be the…
We aren’t eating enough fish! Well, actually I am. But on average, Americans eat waaaay less seafood than the recommended couple servings per week. Here’s the bottom line right at the top: Yes, fish is safe to eat! And it’s really good for you. Let…
A good set of habits makes your life easier, healthier and safer. Changing up your habits a bit can improve your diabetes control. The way you end your day sets the tone for your sleep and for the following day. If you have diabetes, your…
With these 13 tips for eating out healthy, you’ll love restaurant meals again. Yes, portions matter, but it’s way more than that. My client felt virtuous when she ordered a turkey burger for lunch. Then she felt like a fool when she learned her meal…
There’s no such thing as having too many easy salmon recipes! And once you taste this healthy honey mustard salmon, you’ll decide that this recipe is a definite keeper. When I travel, I love to visit supermarkets and lots of restaurants to try different foods,…
These are the best sources of prebiotics. Learn which foods nourish both you and your healthy gut bacteria. All that dirt under your fingernails and the sweat on your face are worth it. Digging, planting, watering. Everything is done – even fertilizing. You can”t wait…
Easy, delicious, nutritious, plant-based, veggie-loaded! What more could you want? This easy chickpea bowl comes together quickly, especially if you have leftover brown rice, farro or other whole grain. I love a recipe with a good story. Cooking for my daughters is usually a treat…
Of course, you have questions about carbohydrates. Who doesn’t have trouble figuring out healthy carbohydrate foods? They’re not all created equal. Learn which ones to eat and how they affect your health. Aak, all that carb-bashing wears me out. But one thing I do like…
The crust is sooooo crispy! And even though this Veggie Lover’s Pizza is frozen, it tastes so fresh. Veggie lovers and pizza lovers can bond over this healthy frozen pizza. Great job Sweet Earth! I only recently discovered the Sweet Earth brand of frozen foods….
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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