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Is alcohol good or bad for prediabetes? What about alcohol and diabetes? And is what they say about red wine and the heart a good reason to open a bottle? Let’s dig in. It’s happy hour! Should you or shouldn’t you? You’re tapping your foot…
If you want smoothies for prediabetes or a healthy heart, you don’t need a collection of recipes. Use this healthy smoothie guide to enjoy a different smoothie every day! When the morning rush includes walking a dog, packing lunches, and arguing with a teenager to…
What is the healthiest drink besides water? It’s way too easy to sip a bunch of calories and added sugars without even noticing it. Worry no more: Here are your healthy drink options. When people learn what I do for a living, they inevitably ask…
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…
Your best prediabetes diet uses 5 key strategies. And it doesn’t mean not eating carbs. Find sample meals and plenty of tips for healthy eating for prediabetes. What you eat can help you avoid the problems that often accompany a diagnosis of prediabetes. You might…
Are those sips and gulps helping you or hurting you? Just like the food you eat, the beverages you drink affect your blood sugar control, weight, cholesterol level, overall health and wellness, and your risk for several lifestyle-related diseases. So just what are some of…
Welcome to my Blog
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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