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Very Berry Smoothie Recipe: Easy and Delicious

Smoothie with berries in a glass with a spoon

This delicious, 4-ingredient fruit smoothie uses 2 foods linked with less risk of diabetes. And it’s delicious. Let’s hear it for easy, fast, delicious and nutritious. There are plenty of days when I really need this in a recipe! In a rush? Check Need something…

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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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Bean and Barley Salad Recipe: Healthy and Diabetes-Friendly

Barley salad is perfect for the warmer weather! And this tasty recipe is good for the heart and good for your blood sugar. Basically, that means that it’s good for all of us and especially for people with diabetes or prediabetes. Beans and barley both…

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Orange-Scented Roasted Carrots and Parsnips

roasted carrots and parsnips

If you’re not yet convinced about the deliciousness of parsnips, the orange, thyme and other flavors in this roasted carrots and parsnips combo will turn you into a fan. Plus, this recipe is easy to pull together and loaded with health-boosting nutrition. I’ve learned that…

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Reset Your Day in 5 Minutes or Less

Everyone needs a do-over now and then. Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to reset right now! Don’t wait until the morning – or Monday – to start fresh. I know how hard lifestyle changes are. They’re hard for me and they’re hard for my…

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Diabetes Risk Factors: Learn Your Risk for Type 2 Diabetes

diabetes risk factors

Do you hear the alarm? Do you know the diabetes risk factors? It’s American Diabetes Association Alert Day! Now is the time to remind everyone that diabetes is very common and lots of people with diabetes don’t know they have this health problem. Do you?…

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Savory Oats and Lentils Recipe: Healthy Easy Side Dish

I think I’m a little late to the savory oats trend. I decided to explore oats as a dinner side dish to get more variety of fibers in my diet. And it turns out that putting a fried egg on this dish turns it into…

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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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Lentil and Sweet Potato Chili: Healthy and Delicious

lentil and sweet potato chili with topings

Lentils make such a terrific substitute for ground meat! This lentil chili did not disappoint! I’m always looking for innovative ways to increase plant proteins like lentils, beans and tofu. I make lentil sloppy joes and lentil spaghetti sauce often. And I toss beans into…

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What You Need to Know about Exercise for Weight Loss

Exercise weight loss

Should you exercise for weight loss? I was disheartened when a young woman told me she was going for a run to undo the sins of overindulgence the night before. Too many desserts and too much partying meant she had to sweat away those extra…

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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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