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Diabetes never takes a day off. As a person with type 1 diabetes and a certified diabetes educator, Gary Scheiner sure knows that. He answered a few questions as part of my National Diabetes Month interview series. Jill: The theme for National Diabetes Month this year…
African Americans are at especially high risk for developing type 2 diabetes. In recognition of National Diabetes Month, I interviewed Constance Brown-Riggs, MSEd, RD, CDE, CDN, author of The African American Guide to Living Well with Diabetes. She is an award winning registered dietitian, certified diabetes educator, national speaker…
Can you eat too much meat? Yes! As critical as protein is and as delicious as meat is, eating too much meat can cause surprising health problems. Sometimes, you just don’t know what’s safe to eat, do you? Eat this. Don’t eat that. Eat this…
My own patients and clients – whether they have diabetes or not – are better able to reach their health goals when they embrace structure and routine. To give you a few more ideas about becoming more organized for diabetes and other health concerns, I…
It’s National Diabetes Month! Here are some tips to make diabetes meal planning less daunting. As part of my series to feature people important to the diabetes community, I interviewed certified diabetes educator and registered dietitian Hope Warshaw, author of Diabetes Meal Planning Made Easy. Jill: You’ve…
Does caffeine burn fat? What about spicy hot peppers or ice-cold water? Learn if these and other “metabolism boosters” are worth your time and effort. I’ve seen the headlines. Best Metabolism Boosters to Shed Pounds Fast Lose Weight with Coffee and Jalapenos Rev Your Metabolism…
1 in every 10 or 11 people has diabetes. About 1 in 4 of them don’t even know they have it. National Diabetes Month is observed every November to bring attention to diabetes and its impact. This year for National Diabetes Month, I’m sharing interviews…
I am indeed lucky to have experienced the California Walnut harvest at the expense of the California Walnut Commission. It is a joy and a thrill to learn how the food I love to eat is grown and produced. I want to share my experience with…
Sweet noodle kugel is a favorite food from my childhood. We’d eat it only a couple times each year on one Jewish holiday or another. The sweetness, the creaminess and the pasta combine to make it a dish I always loved. When I started making it for…
Here are 7 resistant starch benefits, a list of foods that have it, and a delicious resistant starch recipe your family will love. What if I told you there’s one type of starch you need more of? Resistant starch doesn’t contribute to your blood sugar…
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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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