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Do THIS tonight for a slimmer you and better blood sugar levels tomorrow

woman can't sleep

How does sleep affect blood sugar levels? It’s like a see-saw. When you get too little sleep – or lousy sleep – your blood sugar can go up. Plus, poor sleep might lead to weight gain. I wished I could inject caffeine directly into my…

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Do You Eat These Common But Powerful Brain-Boosting Foods?

Herbs and spices for brain health

You don’t need weird or expensive foods for your brain-healthy diet. Nourish your noggin today with this list of common, delicious foods. As I dragged over-stuffed boxes of decades-old craft supplies, useless kitchen tools, and a dozen pairs of black straight-legged jeans down the hallway…

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The surprising answer to what to eat with high blood pressure

beet juice in mason jars to lower blood pressure

When people ask me what to eat with high blood pressure, they’re almost always surprised by the simplicity of my answer. Diet changes aren’t usually easy, but at least this one isn’t complicated. If you’re swayed by headlines that promote different foods to help lower…

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4 simple ways to eat more fish and actually like it

Heart healthy fish

Here’s how to eat more fish for a healthy heart and brain without spending a fortune, cooking for hours, or listening to family members say yuk! Are you among the tiny fraction of Americans who eat the recommended 2 or more servings of seafood weekly?…

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What makes a “best diet” so amazing for you? Find out

prediabetes Mediterrean diet with egg and avocado

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…

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How to Exercise While Social-Distancing & Not Feel Lonely

Working out at home using FaceTime and a TV

There are lots of ways to workout at home. But some of them are just plain, well lonely. Here are 10 ways to sweat out social distancing. And some of them won’t make you feel so alone. How am I going to tame that anxious…

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13 Tips for Eating Out Healthy (& Deliciously)

You’ll love restaurant meals again with these 13 tips for eating out healthy. Yes, portions matter, but it’s way more than that. Healthy eating is tricky! Restaurant portions are often enormous. It’s ha secret which foods are swimming in sugar, sodium and saturated fats. Plus…

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Aging Gracefully: Eat and Move Your Way to Healthy

Easy healthy wasabi salmon with sauce

Healthy heart. Strong mind. And enough strength and stamina to enjoy life. You need some healthy eating tips for these terrific healthy aging goals! If you haven’t already, it’s time to fully embrace healthy living. Here’s how you can start – whether you’re in your…

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Orange-Glazed Baked Salmon Recipe: Sweet and Tangy

Orange glazed salmon recipe on a plate with salad

A little sweet, a little tangy, delightfully citrusy, just the right amount of ginger and mustard, and a whole lot of yum. This orange-glazed baked salmon recipe is a winner. I’ve been thinking about brain and heart health lately. Maybe it’s my age (yikes!). Maybe…

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How to Love Chocolate and Keep Your Healthy Diet

Is chocolate healthy?

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….

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Welcome to my Blog

Hi there! I'm Jill, a nutrition & diabetes expert and the author of 4 books.

Jill Weisenberger

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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