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Resistant starch is the surprising fiber you need today!

high fiber muesli

What is resistant starch and why should you get some today? It’s a super special type of fiber that acts differently from other types of fiber. You know you need more fiber, right? What else would a dietitian say? Reap the fiber benefits! High-fiber intakes…

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2 Surprising Foods for Prediabetes and 20+ Prediabetes Diet Recipes

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,…

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How To Throw a Dinner Party for Your Gut Bacteria

Gut Bacteria Effects

By some estimates, we each walk around with at least three pounds of gut bacteria. And they’re not just sitting there minding their own business. Those bugs you harbor influence your wellbeing, including very likely your blood sugar control and your chances of developing prediabetes,…

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Do you eat the right types of fiber? It’s doubtful! Here’s what to do

high fiber foods include mushroom barley soup

You probably don’t eat enough high-fiber foods. And even if you are, it’s doubtful you get all the types of fiber you need for weight management, blood sugar control, cholesterol lowering and more. Here’s the 3-part bottom line right at the top. You probably need…

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Health Benefits of Resistant Starch and a Favorite Resistant Starch Recipe

Potato Salad with Resistant Starch

Here are 7 resistant starch benefits, a list of foods that have it, and a delicious resistant starch recipe your family will love. What if I told you there’s one type of starch you need more of? Resistant starch doesn’t contribute to your blood sugar…

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Foods High in Resistant Starch

Muesli & raspberries over cottage cheese

Don’t resist resistant starch! It’s a good-for-you carbohydrate that’s worth seeking out. Resistant starches are a type of carbohydrate. More specifically, they are a type of fiber. As their name implies, they resist digestion in the small intestine. Because they are neither digested nor absorbed, they…

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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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