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By Eileen Ferrer, Skinny Gene Nutritionist Do you have a sweet tooth? From time to time, I need my candy fix. My weakness is taffy or anything chocolate. Typically, I do not give into temptation; however, this is the time of orange and black, not to be mistaken with “Orange is the New Black,” but […]
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Birthday parties, school lunches, playdate…now a days, there are so many reasons go peanut free. Peanut allergy, and peanut-free zones, are becoming more common, but finding peanut-free foods might be harder than you think. Here are some tips and resources to help no nut zones, peanut free.
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We all know that milk does a body good, but what milk is right for you? From dairy to non-dairy, there are a variety of ways to fill your glass with the nutrients needed for a healthy body. The question is, what type of milk is right for you?
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By Eileen Ferrer, Skinny Gene Nutritionist I enjoy a good salad, but some beg to differ because they’re leaves. Leaves are delicious! Green leafy vegetables are excellent sources of vitamin A, C, K and folate. If you want to make a salad the options are endless, and the flavor contributions with different leafy greens can
Which is better? Comparing Salad Greens Read More »
Chocolate is not the enemy! In fact, eating an ounce of chocolate a few times a week could be just what your body needs. See how indulging in our chocolate craving could be great for your health.
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By Eileen Ferrer, Skinny Gene Nutritionist Once I learned the definition of success, I knew I needed that in my life. To be successful is a goal I set for myself early on. For some, success can be measured in terms of awards, education or wealth. If I were to measure my success in wealth,
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By Eileen Ferrer, Skinny Gene Nutritionist All year long, you have been eating for your health. You have included more fruits and vegetables and cooked your own meals. But did the food you ate belong on the naughty or nice list? If you have been eating well all year, chances are your meal and snack
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By Eileen Ferrer, Skinny Gene Nutritionist There may be at least one person you know with diabetes. I know a few. But it really hits close to home when it is a family member who has it or some form of it. Honestly, a few years ago I was not concerned with diabetes, nor concerned
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By Eileen Ferrer, Skinny Gene Nutritionist The golden leaves are falling, and cool breezes fill the night air, it is finally sweater weather; it’s fall. In my case, I know fall has arrived when comments and pictures start filling my newsfeed on any social media site with what seems to be the most popular
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Art has no boundaries and exists in many forms. Art can be three dimensional objects, a song or a doodle on a meeting agenda. Actions can be art forms as well. I have many friends who would consider themselves masters at the art of bargain shopping. But there is one action they have not mastered,