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Even meat-eaters (like me) need this plant-based food list

what belongs on a plant-based food list

Here’s the plant-based food list you’ll want whether you eat meat or not. Add them to your shopping list to reap the benefits of plants, plants, and more plants. “I want to eat plant-based, but my family would disown me if I stopped cooking meat…

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Calorie myths you need to ignore to stay healthy and sane

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Inside: Once you have the facts about these 7 calorie myths, you’ll know what to focus on and what to ignore when it comes to your weight and health. In college, I measured carrots with a ruler to get a more accurate calorie count. 😳…

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1 BIG surprising truth about processed and unprocessed foods + 3 tips

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Inside: Get the facts  – not the hype – about processed and unprocessed foods, and feel your grocery shopping frustrations fade away. If only there was an easy way to identify wholesome foods in the supermarket! I get the desire for a simple icon or…

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What are Phytochemicals? Why you should care and what to do today!

Fruits and vegetables loaded with phytochemicals

Blueberries, chickpeas, and walnuts are loaded with phytochemicals. But what are phytochemicals? They’re health-boosters, disease-fighters, and defenders from the bad stuff! You should have seen the cringey expression on my face when I overheard a “health and nutrition coach” tell someone that chickpeas and hummus…

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Can prediabetes go away? Science has good news about a prediabetes reversal

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Can prediabetes go away? The short answer is yes. But it doesn’t always, and sometimes it comes back. Here’s the scoop about reversing prediabetes. If getting the prediabetes diagnosis gave you a jolt, you’re not alone. It is jolting. But there’s lots of good news…

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How to cut back on sugar without being obsessed or grumpy

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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…

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Does This Food or That One Belong on Your Anti-inflammatory Grocery List?

bottle of nasty green smoothie

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…

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Get clarity about the ups and downs of weight loss with these 6 truths

spaghetti and meatballs

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…

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Get Better Health with Every Bite: Boost Nutrient Absorption

Watermelon and feta salad

Here’s how to boost nutrient absorption, so you’ll get more health-boosters in every bite. Some nutrients and phytonutrients get tossed in the trash. Others are wasted in the cooking water. And more are trapped inside the food waiting to be unlocked. Let’s unlock them! The…

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The Science Behind Maintaining Your Motivation to Eat Healthy

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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…

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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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