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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…
You really want to decrease your sugar intake. You know it’s key to feeling great and being healthy, but you hate the thought of giving up all your favorites. No worries: Here’s how to cut back on sugar without becoming obsessed (and grumpy). A yoga…
You’re probably not getting enough plant stanols and sterols in your diet. But if your LDL cholesterol is too high, more plant stanols and sterols may be exactly what you need. Here’s what to do. Heart disease is still the number 1 killer in the…
When you need a boost in your motivation to eat healthy and exercise, try out some of these affirmations for good health. She’s one more client certain she needs to do something drastic to improve her health. At our first appointment, Mindy spoke with fierce…
Here’s a simple portobello mushroom pizza recipe you can personalize for a fast lunch or snack. Each member of your family can create and enjoy their own personalized pizza. Presenting a veggie trifecta: quick, nutritious and not boring! And these stuffed portobello mushroom pizzas are…
You want to know how to add more veggies to your diet! These fast and simple ways will make you the leader of the pack. Imagine sitting around a table with a big spread of food and 9 of your friends and relatives. You enjoy…
Eating your feelings doesn’t need to be the ruin of your healthy eating plan. You can learn to stop emotional eating. Here are 4 strategies. I slammed my car door and drove straight from work to Wendy’s. I fidgeted impatiently while waiting for my order…
These 5 healthy habits for weight loss are exactly what you’ve been looking for. They’re hacks that actually work. Here’s a quick story about a former client who eventually embraced all 5 habits for weight loss – and especially number 1. When Tammy first told…
You wonder, does lifting weights lower blood sugar and help prevent type 2 diabetes? Yes, it can! Here’s how and what you can do. So, a small bucket and a giant bucket go in the backyard before a rainstorm. Which collects more rain? And what…
Here’s the anti-inflammatory grocery list to make healthy eating easier. My new client clutched a plastic bag I guessed held supplements. First, she pulled out a bottle of green smoothie and placed it on my desk. She was excited to show me her virtuous daily…
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.
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