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Whether you want a prediabetes Mediterranean diet, a vegetarian diet to prevent heart disease or an omnivore’s diet to manage your diabetes, your best diet will have these characteristics. You know how I know I’m a dietitian? One of the most common questions I’m asked…
Within the first 10 minutes of our appointment, my new client said in a determined, strong voice, “I’m not eating another carb until I lose 50 pounds!” Inside my head, I heard myself whining, “we have our work cut out for us!” I hate such…
The first step to fixing your bad eating habits starts with asking yourself the right questions and challenging your own beliefs. Here’s how. What subjects did you dislike most in school? For me, it was math and science. Other subjects were much easier, so naturally,…
Is snacking bad for you? Or is it good for you? Maybe you heard snacking is good for weight loss. Or that snacks are important if you have diabetes or prediabetes. Here’s the scoop + some of the best snacks for your health. Everyday Matty…
How many times have friends advised you to find time for yourself and your health? Plenty! But it’s hard to do when you have so many obligations, right? Here’s how to make the best use of your time, so you really can take care of…
How many of these 5 things do you know about type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure? Get healthy and stay healthy! You count carbs. You walk past the donuts. You refrain from yelling at the diabetes police. So I’m not surprised you don’t want…
Lost 2 pounds, but gained 3? Expected to see your blood sugar drop, but it didn’t? You may feel like a diet failure, but that’s not right. A reader asked for help: “I’m so sick of being a diet failure. I don’t know what to…
Can prediabetes go away? The short answer is yes. But it doesn’t always, and sometimes it comes back. Here’s the scoop about reversing prediabetes. If getting the prediabetes diagnosis gave you a jolt, you’re not alone. It is jolting. But there’s lots of good news…
Here’s how to keep a food journal that brings you results without making you hate the process. Plus, get a free printable food journal for extra ease. My very motivated patient left my office with goals and enthusiasm. But she returned with a look of…
What is the healthiest drink besides water? It’s way too easy to sip a bunch of calories and added sugars without even noticing it. Worry no more: Here are your healthy drink options. When people learn what I do for a living, they inevitably ask…
Welcome to my Blog
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.