Articles to Live By
It’s not what many people think. The saltiest foods are not the salty-tasting peanuts and popcorn. In fact, these are often surprisingly low in sodium. You simply can’t use taste to determine the amount of sodium in food. Salted peanuts, popcorn and chips taste salty…
You probably don’t eat enough high-fiber foods. And even if you are, it’s doubtful you get all the types of fiber you need for weight management, blood sugar control, cholesterol lowering and more. Here’s the 3-part bottom line right at the top. You probably need…
This nutrient-packed, sweet and delicious healthy dessert recipe is a winner! Literally! Call me lucky! I was invited to spend a couple days at the General Mills headquarters in Minneapolis with a small gathering of colleagues. We were treated to a fun and informative event…
Is your head spinning trying to understand everything about diabetes blood sugars? Sometimes it’s helpful to have a basic explanation. So here’s your 101 on blood sugar basics. I’ve compiled answers to some of my clients’, friends’, and readers’ most common questions about diabetes blood…
My patients with diabetes love the flexibility that comes with carb counting. Plus, carb counting works really well to manage their blood sugar levels. As long as they know the carb count of each food and stick with their meal or snack allowance, they can…
Diabetes-friendly recipes should be loaded with health-shielding ingredients that protect the body without jacking up blood sugar levels. And, of course, the dish should taste fantastic. You’ll love this diabetes recipe round up during National Diabetes Month and every month! Thanks to colleagues and others…
Most of my clients with diabetes count carbs to help manage their blood sugar levels. It’s one of many tools to help them with meal planning. What is carb counting? With carb counting, you estimate the amount of carbohydrates in your food to stay within…
Often when people first learn that I’m a registered dietitian nutritionist, they want to know what I eat or what I think about certain types of diets. It’s not uncommon for people to have strange ideas about what nutrition experts eat. At a dinner party…
Chocolate is one of my three favorite foods. (FYI, the others are peanut butter and dark-roasted black coffee. And, oh boy, are these three delights even more delightful together!) My clients and friends often ask me if chocolate is healthy. I sure want it to be….
Oh yum! Healthy desserts are my thing. I think you’ll like this mixed berry frozen yogurt for it’s taste, nutrition and simplicity. You probably already know that I’m a big fan of desserts with benefits. I love sweets. I really, really love healthy desserts. And…
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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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