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What if a tasty, healthy diet for cancer prevention also helped prevent diabetes and heart disease? This cancer prevention plan is good for all that and more. You do not need a different diet plan for every single health concern! “I’m doomed,” a woman said…
You really want to decrease your sugar intake. You know it’s key to feeling great and being healthy, but you hate the thought of giving up all your favorites. No worries: Here’s how to cut back on sugar without becoming obsessed (and grumpy). A yoga…
You’ve heard sugar is poison. But really? Is sugar toxic? Find out how to enjoy the tasty stuff without harming your health. You may already know my secret – because it’s not really a secret. I practically brag about it. I have a sweet tooth….
Healthy chocolate really does exist. Here are the 3 things you need to know to love the heck out of chocolate and take care of your health. When my girls were little, I taught them the proper way to use a shot glass. And when…
Whether you need pizza, chocolate or chips, these four hacks help you manage food cravings and keep YOU in control. I hear what’s inside your head: some whining and yelling because you want pizza. Not one slice with a giant salad and an unsweetened tea,…
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…
Chocolate is one of my three favorite foods. (FYI, the others are peanut butter and dark-roasted black coffee. And, oh boy, are these three delights even more delightful together!) My clients and friends often ask me if chocolate is healthy. I sure want it to be….
Oh yum! Healthy desserts are my thing. I think you’ll like this mixed berry frozen yogurt for it’s taste, nutrition and simplicity. You probably already know that I’m a big fan of desserts with benefits. I love sweets. I really, really love healthy desserts. And…
Don’t fall for these common diabetes myths. What you need to know about sugar-free foods & how to handle big meals. Consider these diabetes myths busted! In my first diabetes myths post this month, I busted a myth about fruit and another about when to measure blood sugar…
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.
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