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California is facing a diabetic crisis, with 55% of adults and 23% of teens having type 2 diabetes or prediabetes. The problem is growing, with 1.9 million Californians expected to be diagnosed with diabetes in the next 5 years – along with an expected 15 billion extra healthcare costs. Last week, however, California took huge […]
As far as food fads go, the past couple of years have stuffed us full, with healthy trends such as acai bowls and avocado toast having massive surges in popularity. One of the most popular food fads that is gaining traction today is coconut oil, either as a cosmetic product or as a dietary supplement.
Gazing into my cupboard today I was overwhelmed. I am specifically looking to rid my pantry and refrigerator of excess sugar. The natural sugar, like the raisins in my cereal can stay. The bag of “yogurt” covered pretzels, I’m not so sure about. This is where I need think about the difference between naturally occurring
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Babies diets consist of very few constituents; they are mostly understood as healthy doses of fruit mush along with either milk or formula. One of the most common elements in a babies’ diet is fruit juice, and although it has been understood as a staple in the infantile food pyramid, some doctors say that it is not as
If you haven’t heard, a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) is claiming that eating processed meats poses the same cancer risk as smoking. In response, the North American Meat Institute calls this statement “dramatic and alarmist overreach”. So.. is it time to put down the hot dogs and step away from the bacon,
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By Rennie Aranda – Skinny Gene Nutritionist Eating your favorite dessert can be a bittersweet moment as you try to enjoy the rich, decadent flavors while not trying to think about what the next bite is going to do to your waistline. While foods and drinks with added sugar taste good, they can negatively impact
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By Rennie Aranda – Skinny Gene Nutritionist Healthy sugar substitutes may not necessarily be lower in calories, but most are sweeter, which means less can be used to satisfy those sweet cravings. This means that less can be used while still adding enough sweetness to your favorite treats without the extra calories. Replacing sugar in
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By Rennie Aranda – Skinny Gene Nutritionist While being a mother means caring for others, it may be hard to find time to care for themselves and be mindful of their health. In the midst of karate lessons, soccer games, bake sales, errands, work, laundry, and dinner (just to name a few), moms often find
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By Cole Millen – Skinny Gene Guest Blogger There is a certain amount of trial and error that goes into the process of learning to eat healthy. Once you finally nail the art of nutritious eating, you don’t want to flush all your hard work down the toilet simply because you’re vacationing. Here’s how to
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By Rennie Aranda – Skinny Gene Nutritionist The month of May is typically known for Mother’s Day, but what is often overlooked is that the month of May is also National Drink Water Month, with National Drinking Water Week being celebrated from May 5th – May 11th. Especially with the hot summer months approaching, keeping
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