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Drop the overwhelm of meal planning. You’ll learn how to plan meals like a pro with these tips from someone who’s been there. Eventually, you’ll even like it. “What’s for dinner?” Why do kids (and spouses) have to ask this annoying question? Everyday. Sometimes multiple…
Here’s how to sip up the health benefits of black tea, as well as oolong, white, and green teas. Plus, learn to brew the perfect cup of tea. Drinking black tea from a pretty cup is one of my favorite ways to catch my breath…
Keeping your motivation to eat healthy is no easy task. But research shows an extra 5 minutes thinking about your goals and obstacles increases your chances for success. Here’s how to do it. The devil on your shoulder screams in your ear to dig into…
Imagine walking by a warm plate of ooey-gooey chocolate chip cookies. You can nearly sense the buttery feeling on your fingertips and the melting of the chocolate in your mouth as the fragrance of freshly-baked sugar, flour and chocolate dances by. But you smile and…
Here’s how to make flavored water naturally and deliciously. These fruit, veggie, and herb combinations will change your mind about water being boring. You’ll love water naturally! Boring, tasteless, and yuk are some of the things people say about water. Sometimes (okay, maybe often), I…
Desperate to feel better and get back on track? Here’s what to do after overeating. All those cookies! Barely a crumb is left. She hates having to change into her stretchy pants. But what makes her feel worse than anything else? Guilt. I’ve been there…
This aromatic, healthy vegetarian one-pot meal gives you plant protein and fiber from the veggies, farro and chickpeas and extra deliciousness from the lemongrass and ginger. Yay! Farro is back in the supermarkets! When COVID-19 first disrupted the food supply, I couldn’t find one of…
Delicious, nutritious, disease-fighting AND fast to prepare! Beans are all that and more. Here are 12 fast, simple ways to eat more beans + 25 fabulous bean & lentil recipes. I stood inside my pantry looking for “what’s for dinner.” Actually, I sat on a…
Orange matzoh brei is the healthy Passover brunch recipe with the perfect amount of sweetness. Orange juice, cinnamon, vanilla and a touch of sugar make it scrumptious. Why is Passover 2020 different from all others? With stay-at-home orders layered on top of anxiety about health,…
This smoky vegetarian black bean soup is so easy to make, you can enjoy it in about 30 minutes. It’s comforting and made with ingredients you probably have on hand. Plus, get ideas about what to serve it with. Even I – someone who loves…
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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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