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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…
Can you reverse diabetes? What about prediabetes? Will diet, weight loss, and exercise give you a clean bill of health? A lot of people ask me if they can reverse diabetes or prediabetes. For some, the answer will be yes. But not for everyone. It’s…
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…
Healthy shrimp and grits! Indeed, this Southern comfort food doesn’t have to be laden with extra calories, sodium and saturated fat. The taste is amazing in this healthy shrimp and grits recipe. I grew up in Florida and was raised to love grits (as well…
Inside: Healthy and low-calorie comfort food is just what you need right now. These 5 comfort food hacks give you the taste you crave without compromising your health. You want yummy ooey-gooey. I do too. But too much yummy ooey-gooey drives cholesterol and blood sugar…
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…
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…
This cold cucumber yogurt soup truly tastes like summer! It’s one of my favorite ways to serve up all those fresh cucumbers and mint in my backyard garden. Plus, you can whip it up in only 15 minutes! I’ll be honest: I don’t really eat…
Sweet and savory. Delicious and nutritious. Fiber-rich and protein-rich. And a bit of comfort too. You’re going to like these lentil sloppy joes! When I found my cholesterol level creeping up, I knew I had to change something. But what? I already had a really…
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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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