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The best part of winter is soup! And stews. And heated car seats. This healthy mushroom barley soup recipe makes a big pot, so I enjoy it first for dinner and then for a few quick and healthy lunches. As filling and hearty as this…
Find 15 solid strategies to eat healthy, boost energy, or lose weight without counting macros or calories. My client had been so diligent. When first starting a new eating plan – and there were lots of them over the years – she dutifully recorded each…
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?…
You ask: “how much weight should I lose.” Here’s what you should consider. Plus, good news that even a small weight loss is fantastic for you. “What should I weigh?” “How much weight should I lose?” I hear these questions all the time. Excess body…
I love a good veggie burger. And a black bean burger might just be my favorite type. I worked on a black bean burger recipe for a long time before I was finally satisfied. This one is easy, healthy, and delicious. Just a quick reminder…
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….
Inside: Get out of that chair and off that couch. Sitting too much is bad for your health. Here’s how to stop sitting so much. I do not want higher blood sugar levels, an increased risk of heart disease, or any preventable risk factor for…
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…
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 does a Mediterranean diet have to do with prediabetes and diabetes? Though commonly thought of as “a blood sugar problem,” both prediabetes and type 2 diabetes are metabolic disorders that affect the health of the blood vessels, heart, liver and more. In addition to…
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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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