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This Easy Chickpea Waldorf Salad Recipe is made with dried cranberries, chopped apples, walnuts, and Greek yogurt. It’s a quick and healthful lunch that’s full of plant-based protein and fiber. This is a guest post written by fellow registered dietitian, Emily Cooper of Sinful Nutrition….
What’s so special about tomato paste? Umami, of course! And what makes tomato paste in a tube so cool? There’s no waste! Gone are the days of opening a can of tomato paste to use only a tablespoon or two. Even with good intentions –…
The best part of winter is soup! And stews. And heated car seats. This healthy mushroom barley soup recipe makes a big pot, so I enjoy it first for dinner and then for a few quick and healthy lunches. As filling and hearty as this…
Find 15 solid strategies to eat healthy, boost energy, or lose weight without counting macros or calories. My client had been so diligent. When first starting a new eating plan – and there were lots of them over the years – she dutifully recorded each…
This is the first post in a series called Friday Food Finds (FFF). Every few weeks – on a Friday – you can expect a post about a store bought food find that gets my stamp of approval for taste, convenience, and at least a…
Your best prediabetes diet uses 5 key strategies. And it doesn’t mean not eating carbs. Find sample meals and plenty of tips for healthy eating for prediabetes. What you eat can help you avoid the problems that often accompany a diagnosis of prediabetes. You might…
Healthy shrimp and grits! Indeed, this Southern comfort food doesn’t have to be laden with extra calories, sodium and saturated fat. The taste is amazing in this healthy shrimp and grits recipe. I grew up in Florida and was raised to love grits (as well…
Inside: You want to know what is the best nut? Good news. You’ll like my answer. Which nut is your favorite? I adore walnuts in my oatmeal and muesli. Chocolate-covered almonds are one of my go-to desserts. Have you tried Wonderful Salt and Vinegar Pistachios?…
You ask: “how much weight should I lose.” Here’s what you should consider. Plus, good news that even a small weight loss is fantastic for you. “What should I weigh?” “How much weight should I lose?” I hear these questions all the time. Excess body…
I usually recommend that my patients with diabetes test blood sugar in pairs. Two numbers are much more informative than just one. To learn how a meal affects your blood sugar level, measure it right before eating and two hours after. The difference between 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.
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