June 03, 2015

Welcome to Jill's Blog!

June 03, 2015/ Jill West

I'm so excited to be launching this website and my blog about Nutrition for Women! There's so much information on the internet now, yet women tell me they are frustrated and confused about what to believe and what to trust. This website will be a place you can turn to for unbiased, accurate nutrition information to help you make choices that fit for you and help you make lasting lifestyle changes that really make a difference in your health.

Cheers to you and your health!

Jill

Jill West Nutrition Consulting

Personalized nutrition for women over 45. Separating nutrition facts from fiction to help women improve metabolism, menopause, weight, and high blood sugar.

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Healthy Road Trip Snacks for Summer Travel

Whether you’re planning a one-day road trip or will be on the road for several days, check out these healthy snacks you can feel good about eating along the way.

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Roasted Beet Hummus with Vegetables

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Farro and Black Bean Salad with Cilantro and Almonds

Have you tried the grain farro? Now’s a great time and here’s a tasty recipe! Farro is a brain-healthy whole grain and a good source of fiber and B vitamins.

Panko-crusted Salmon Cakes with Roasted Lemon

Salmon has so many health benefits! The Omega 3 Fats help reduce inflammation, boost memory, keep your heart healthy and help prevent cognitive decline. Try this easy leftover salmon recipe.

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Grilled Soy-Sesame Tofu

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Summer Squash Soup

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Nothing like a bounty of summer squash! Sometimes you discover a very large zucchini hidden under those squash leaves. Soup is a perfect way to prepare it. I really love this soup cold on a hot summer day.

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Are Grains and Carbs Bad for You?

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Brain Boosting Wild Rice Salad

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Whole grains, including wild rice, have been shown to help lower the risk of heart disease and diabetes. They’re also are a great choice for brain health and preventing cognitive decline, Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease.

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Sesame-Soy Broccoli Slaw

I love this salad in the summertime as a healthy alternative to potato salad and coleslaw. One serving of broccoli slaw provides more than 50% of the vitamins A and C that you need each day.