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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…
Simple. Delicious. Nutritious. These healthy unstuffed cabbage rolls will remind you of grandma’s traditional dish, but without the hassle. I loved time-intensive stuffed cabbage rolls as a kid. What’s not to love? I wasn’t the one spending time boiling, stuffing, and rolling stinky cabbage leaves….
Inside: Healthy and low-calorie comfort food is just what you need right now. These 5 comfort food hacks give you the taste you crave without compromising your health. You want yummy ooey-gooey. I do too. But too much yummy ooey-gooey drives cholesterol and blood sugar…
Are those sips and gulps helping you or hurting you? Just like the food you eat, the beverages you drink affect your blood sugar control, weight, cholesterol level, overall health and wellness, and your risk for several lifestyle-related diseases. So just what are some of…
Did you know that your type 2 diabetes medications don’t just lower your blood sugar? Most of them actually target the problem that causes high blood sugar. One of my patients with type 2 diabetes struggled to take her diabetes medications. Her doctor prescribed metformin…
I love a good veggie burger. And a black bean burger might just be my favorite type. I worked on a black bean burger recipe for a long time before I was finally satisfied. This one is easy, healthy, and delicious. Just a quick reminder…
Clients and readers often ask me what fruits are good for diabetes or prediabetes. It’s really a simple answer: All of them! Every single fruit has a unique array of disease-fighting nutrients and phytonutrients like beta-carotene, lycopene, polyphenols and more. Research suggests that berries have…
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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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