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Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, NAFLD for short, is on the rise. It’s the most common form of liver disease in the developed world and afflicts 1 in 3 American adults. It’s on my radar because it tends to travel with other health problems I see…
Is diet self-sabotage destroying your diet? Once you recognize it, you can stop it and finally meet your goals. She barely made eye contact with me when she told me how she messed up her diet – again. She fell for the all-or-nothing mind trap….
This delicious, 4-ingredient fruit smoothie uses 2 foods linked with less risk of diabetes. And it’s delicious. Let’s hear it for easy, fast, delicious and nutritious. There are plenty of days when I really need this in a recipe! In a rush? Check Need something…
This prediabetes diet food list isn’t about what you can’t have. Here are 7 types of foods you’ll love that will help prevent diabetes. Hearing your doctor announce, “You have prediabetes” can make you feel like the floor has just fallen out from under you….
What’s a good food for prediabetes, or what’s a good prediabetes diet? These are pretty common questions. And very often my clients are surprised that carbs aren’t off limits in a prediabetes diet. There’s a lot of wholesomeness in foods with carbohydrates. Fruits, vegetables,…
Do you wonder if you should take medication for prediabetes? Lifestyle changes are the key factor for preventing type 2 diabetes. There is no better prediabetes treatment. Healthy eating, weight loss if necessary, physical activity, sleep and other lifestyle habits rein supreme for reversing prediabetes…
Barley salad is perfect for the warmer weather! And this tasty recipe is good for the heart and good for your blood sugar. Basically, that means that it’s good for all of us and especially for people with diabetes or prediabetes. Beans and barley both…
Is prediabetes serious? While it’s true that prediabetes is NOT pre-problem, there’s so much you can do right now to prevent type 2 diabetes or even reverse prediabetes. Prediabetes is NOT pre-problem! Statistically speaking, there’s a pretty good chance that you or someone you care…
If you’re not yet convinced about the deliciousness of parsnips, the orange, thyme and other flavors in this roasted carrots and parsnips combo will turn you into a fan. Plus, this recipe is easy to pull together and loaded with health-boosting nutrition. I’ve learned that…
Do you hear the alarm? Do you know the diabetes risk factors? It’s American Diabetes Association Alert Day! Now is the time to remind everyone that diabetes is very common and lots of people with diabetes don’t know they have this health problem. Do you?…
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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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