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Here’s a primer on omega-3 fatty acids, the heart-healthy fats in fish, walnuts, chia seeds, and more. But only a few more. Protect your heart, brain, and eyes! My favorite way to get heart-healthy omega-3 fats is to eat fish. It’s easy: I love fish…
The healthiest oil to cook with for your heart and your health is easy to find. It’s probably already in your kitchen. Olive oil comes from olives. Coconut oil comes from coconuts. But vegetable oil doesn’t come from veggies. The cooking oil aisle of the…
If you have prediabetes or diabetes, you must wonder how does high blood sugar affect your heart and how can you manage both health concerns at once. Conflicting goals swirl around me. And you too, I bet. Should you get up early to work out…
Thank goodness the 80s notion that all dietary fat is bad – and, by extension, that all fat-free cookies are good – has gone the way of the pager! Today we know that the type of fat matters. But there’s still confusion about what are…
Inside: You want to know what is the best nut? Good news. You’ll like my answer. Which nut is your favorite? I adore walnuts in my oatmeal and muesli. Chocolate-covered almonds are one of my go-to desserts. Have you tried Wonderful Salt and Vinegar Pistachios?…
Is coconut oil good for your health, or does it wear an undeserved health halo? These 3 things will help you decide what to do with the coconut oil in your pantry. Every morning after waking up in her college dorm, my new client added…
I am indeed lucky to have experienced the California Walnut harvest at the expense of the California Walnut Commission. It is a joy and a thrill to learn how the food I love to eat is grown and produced. I want to share my experience with…
One of the best things about being a registered dietitian nutritionist is learning about food, food and more food, especially when that learning comes with eating! What a treat for me in July when I was a guest of CanolaInfo to their beautifully designed 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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