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Often when people first learn that I’m a registered dietitian nutritionist, they want to know what I eat or what I think about certain types of diets. It’s not uncommon for people to have strange ideas about what nutrition experts eat. At a dinner party…
These healthy aging tips will help you eat well, move well and be well. Is 60 the new 40? Plenty of people are proving that it is! They tell me that they feel better and more energized than they have in years because they’re paying…
I LOVE food, as anyone who knows me is well aware. Everyday eating brings me such happiness. Here’s how I ate healthfully in China. When I travel, I do my best to experience the local food while maintaining my healthy habits, which include balanced eating…
Here’s a primer on omega-3 fatty acids, the heart-healthy fats in fish, walnuts, and a few other foods. Protect your heart, brain, and more! My favorite way to get heart-healthy omega-3 fats is to eat fish. It’s easy: I love fish for its taste, versatility,…
Family meals are worth the trouble. I promise. Here are 6 reasons to make family meals a priority and 8 tips to make them doable. My daughters are both young women now. And we still cherish family meals. All of us, not just my husband…
I’m a big proponent of home-prepared meals. Planning meals and preparing even just a few items in advance has helped me get dinner on the table night after night for more than 25 years! Here are some meal prep solutions for you. My friend and…
Chocolate is one of my three favorite foods. (FYI, the others are peanut butter and dark-roasted black coffee. And, oh boy, are these three delights even more delightful together!) My clients and friends often ask me if chocolate is healthy. I sure want it to be….
Oh yum! Healthy desserts are my thing. I think you’ll like this mixed berry frozen yogurt for it’s taste, nutrition and simplicity. You probably already know that I’m a big fan of desserts with benefits. I love sweets. I really, really love healthy desserts. And…
Here are 5 critical things to know if you ask yourself, “why does my weight go up and down.” You’ll spend less time freaking out if you know these things before you weigh yourself. “Whaat? I was 2 pounds lighter yesterday! What the heck did…
You can develop good habits even when you lack self-discipline. Here are 5 steps to build a healthy habit. Yep, I do go jogging nearly every day before breakfast. I always eat my vegetables. And I never fail to sing a cheery hello to my…
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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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