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Blueberries, chickpeas, and walnuts are loaded with phytochemicals. But what are phytochemicals? They’re health-boosters, disease-fighters, and defenders from the bad stuff! You should have seen the cringey expression on my face when I overheard a “health and nutrition coach” tell someone that chickpeas and hummus…
If you struggle to stop snacking after dinner, a new ritual may be the thing to get your eating under control and have you feeling great about yourself. If you work from home, you know job duties can creep into the tiniest crevices of your…
If you want smoothies for prediabetes or a healthy heart, you don’t need a collection of recipes. Use this healthy smoothie guide to enjoy a different smoothie every day! When the morning rush includes walking a dog, packing lunches, and arguing with a teenager to…
Feeling like a diet failure because you quit your healthy eating plan after just a week – again? Let’s talk motivation to eat healthy. “No pain, no gain.” I ran my first race – a half marathon – about 25 years ago. My goal was…
This Mediterranean baked feta with tomatoes and white beans is so fast to make and is versatile enough to improvise with whatever vegetables you have on hand. Every now and then I get stuck on a particular recipe or recipe blueprint. This yummy Mediterranean baked…
So many varieties of yogurt fill the supermarket shelves, it’s nearly impossible to figure out what’s the best yogurt for prediabetes, your weight or your heart. These guidelines will help you. Have you checked out the yogurt section of the supermarket lately? In the time…
The first step to fixing your bad eating habits starts with asking yourself the right questions and challenging your own beliefs. Here’s how. What subjects did you dislike most in school? For me, it was math and science. Other subjects were much easier, so naturally,…
How many times have friends advised you to find time for yourself and your health? Plenty! But it’s hard to do when you have so many obligations, right? Here’s how to make the best use of your time, so you really can take care of…
Can prediabetes go away? The short answer is yes. But it doesn’t always, and sometimes it comes back. Here’s the scoop about reversing prediabetes. If getting the prediabetes diagnosis gave you a jolt, you’re not alone. It is jolting. But there’s lots of good news…
Here’s how to keep a food journal that brings you results without making you hate the process. Plus, get a free printable food journal for extra ease. My very motivated patient left my office with goals and enthusiasm. But she returned with a look of…
Welcome to my Blog
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.