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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…
Here’s how to eat more fish for a healthy heart and brain without spending a fortune, cooking for hours, or listening to family members say yuk! Are you among the tiny fraction of Americans who eat the recommended 2 or more servings of seafood weekly?…
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…
We aren’t eating enough fish! Well, actually I am. But on average, Americans eat waaaay less seafood than the recommended couple servings per week. Here’s the bottom line right at the top: Yes, fish is safe to eat! And it’s really good for you. Let…
There’s no such thing as having too many easy salmon recipes! And once you taste this healthy honey mustard salmon, you’ll decide that this recipe is a definite keeper. When I travel, I love to visit supermarkets and lots of restaurants to try different foods,…
Here are 10 simple steps to your healthy Mediterranean dinner. Best part? You don’t need new recipes! You’re over kale chips, green smoothies and watching the clock tick until you’re allowed to eat again. With a lighter in one hand and your well-worn membership card to the…
A little sweet, a little tangy, delightfully citrusy, just the right amount of ginger and mustard, and a whole lot of yum. This orange-glazed baked salmon recipe is a winner. I’ve been thinking about brain and heart health lately. Maybe it’s my age (yikes!). Maybe…
Don’t you just love an easy baked salmon recipe? You know, one that’s good for family dinner, company dinner or a solo dinner. Salmon is one of my go-to fish choices because it’s readily available, versatile, nutritious, a sustainable choice, and super easy to prepare….
I’m a fish pusher. Yes, I want you to eat fish a couple times each week. As you probably know, I’m also a pusher of beans, lentils, veggies, fruits, nuts, whole grains, yogurt, very small amounts of dark chocolate and a few other delicious, health-boosting…
Your tastebuds will love this healthy lemon sauce for fish. And it comes together so quickly, you’ll have plenty of time for friends or family. You want delicious, fast and fancy enough for company. I’ve got you covered. And as an added bonus, I’m tossing…
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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.
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