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The other day, someone asked me what types of food I like to cook. I immediately told her about this recipe. I love cooking with fresh summer produce and combining favorite flavors. This simple ricotta, caramelized onion and fig flatbread certainly fits that criteria. I’ve…
Learning you have prediabetes leaves you with lots of questions. Here’s your prediabetes action plan from getting out of bed in the morning to turning out the light at night. Prediabetes is a wake-up call. It’s a sign that something is metabolically awry. Your very…
Summertime eating is the best! We’ve been enjoying fresh vegetables from our garden and from our farm share. And I’ve been swimming in zucchini and yellow squash, so I came up with this simple, pretty and very tasty summer squash salad. I’ve tried it with…
Poor sleep and blood sugar levels go together. Whether it’s social jet lag or too many chores, skimping on sleep hurts prediabetes and diabetes. You snack on carrots instead of chips. And you walk after breakfast. Kudos to you for struggling through new eating and…
Bring carbs back to the table! No more food fears, especially when it comes to healthy carbs. Below you’ll find my picks for healthy carbs to help shield the body from chronic illnesses. Fear mongers – especially carb-bashers – may have you confused in the…
Don’t you just love summer parties! Most of us do, but so many of my clients fret about their diets. What will they eat? What will they bring? No fear! Here’s a fabulous collection of healthy side dishes that are a perfect fit for any…
In this version, the Waldorf salad gets a much-needed flavor and nutrient makeover with whole grain farro as a base, the brightness of orange and some pizazz from cinnamon and cardamom. Just like my red quinoa tabouli, this healthy farro salad is perfect for a…
Thank goodness the 80s notion that all dietary fat is bad – and, by extension, that all fat-free cookies are good – has gone the way of the pager! Today we know that the type of fat matters. But there’s still confusion about what are…
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…
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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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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