May 05, 2015

Welcome to Jill's Blog!

May 05, 2015/ Jill West

I am so excited to be launching this website and blog about Nutrition for Women! There's so much information on the internet now, yet women 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 really make a difference in your health and make changes that fit for you in order to make lasting lifestyle changes.

Cheers to taking care of 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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