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Healthy Triple Orange Lentil Salad Recipe

healthy lentil salad in endive leaves

I adore lentils! But you know that if you’ve been reading my blog or following me on social media. And I love this healthy Triple Orange Lentil Salad recipe that I created for Food & Nutrition magazine and the Florida Department of Citrus. My task…

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Healthy Red Quinoa Tabouli Recipe

healthy quinoa tabouli overhead

I love grain-based salads! Here’s my take on a classic tabouli salad recipe. Traditional tabouli – also spelled tabbouleh – is made of bulgur wheat. I made this one with red quinoa. Instead of red quinoa salad, you can make white quinoa tabouli or tricolor…

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Some Truths about Carbs

hummus, crackers and bread

Let’s talk about healthy carbs, including starch. There is such a thing – even for people with diabetes or prediabetes. In recent years, eating has become fear-based. To many people, eating healthy is all about avoiding whatever food or ingredient is the villain of the…

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Interested in the Mediterranean diet? Here’s how to start tonight

Mediterranean Diet dinner

Here are 10 simple steps to your healthy Mediterranean dinner. Best part? You don’t need new recipes! You’re over kale chips, green smoothies and watching the clock tick until you’re allowed to eat again. With a lighter in one hand and your well-worn membership card to the…

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Friday Food Finds: Fast, Delicious and Easy Whole Grains

shrimp meal bowl with dog overlooking

Clients tell me that whole grains take too long to cook. Hah! I’ve got a solution for that. And they say that whole grains aren’t tasty. Also not true. If you want fast, delicious and easy whole grains, I’ve got you covered. Health organizations recommend…

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How to Pick the Best Probiotic

how to pick a probiotic supplement

A reader asked about choosing a probiotic supplement, so I went straight to an expert to learn what makes the best probiotic supplement. Q: I want to take a probiotic supplement for better health. How do I know which are the better and stronger strains?…

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10 Easy Ways to Get Fiber

get fiber in lentil chili

We know that fiber is really important. More than 80% of consumers said so in a survey. But guess what? We’re not eating nearly enough! I’ve got you covered. Here are 10 easy ways to get fiber! Why you should get more fiber? You’re probably…

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Aging Gracefully: Eat and Move Your Way to Healthy

Easy healthy wasabi salmon with sauce

Healthy heart. Strong mind. And enough strength and stamina to enjoy life. You need some healthy eating tips for these terrific healthy aging goals! If you haven’t already, it’s time to fully embrace healthy living. Here’s how you can start – whether you’re in your…

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How to Manage Food Cravings for Sweet or Salty Favorites

craving chocolate: Godiva chocolate and Starbucks

Whether you need pizza, chocolate or chips, these four hacks help you manage food cravings and keep YOU in control. I hear what’s inside your head: some whining and yelling because you want pizza. Not one slice with a giant salad and an unsweetened tea,…

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Resistant starch is the surprising fiber you need today!

high fiber muesli

What is resistant starch and why should you get some today? It’s a super special type of fiber that acts differently from other types of fiber. You know you need more fiber, right? What else would a dietitian say? Reap the fiber benefits! High-fiber intakes…

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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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