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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…
Brush up on the truth about weight loss whether you’re stuck in a plateau or just starting your weight loss journey. James hopped off the scale and high-fived himself in the bathroom mirror, thrilled with how fast his low-carb diet was working. With just 2-months…
Should you pop vitamins for low energy? Is vitamin B12 the antidote to feeling draggy? Find out if B vitamins boost energy and what you can do to add pep to your step. “Please inject caffeine directly into my brain?” That’s what I said at…
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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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