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By Rennie Aranda – Skinny Gene Nutritionist Between work, school, children, errands, hobbies, and spending time with family and friends, finding time to exercise seems like an impossible task. According to the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), adults need at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity (such as brisk walking) a week […]
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We enjoy posting other people’s perspectives on obesity, prediabetes, and type 2 diabetes. We hope that by sharing these perspectives, it will help all of us have a clearer picture of what we’re truly fighting. If you’ve watched any of the TED videos, you know that they are generally very thought provoking speeches that often
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By Rennie Aranda – Skinny Gene Nutritionist You have likely heard the statement, “Eat your vegetables” since childhood. Recent national data show why that is good advice. Fruits and vegetables provide essential vitamins and minerals, fiber, and other nutrients that are important for good health. The best way to get all the essential nutrients you
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By Rennie Aranda – Skinny Gene Nutritionist “My child won’t eat any vegetables, especially if it’s green.” “She doesn’t want anything but peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for every meal!” “He used to love carrots. Now he won’t even touch them!” Do any of these statements sound familiar? Do not worry. You are not alone.
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As we all know, in July we celebrate Independence Day. For many of us that means fireworks, family, and food. But for Lisa, July 4th, 2013 was a celebration of an independence day, unlike none other, because it marks the 1 year anniversary of the day she joined the Skinny Gene Project and chose to finally
1st Skinny Gene-i-versary: Gaining My Freedom Read More »
By Rennie Aranda – Skinny Gene Nutritionist Differences between men and women from a food and fitness perspective There’s no denying that men and women generally have different perspectives on dieting and exercise. Many have the idea that some foods are “masculine”, such as hamburgers and steaks, while other foods, such as yogurt and quiche,
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By Rennie Aranda – Skinny Gene Nutritionist How Fathers Play a Role in Healthy Family Meals When we think of family meals at home, we often think of the mother playing an important role in their children’s eating habits. With more mothers becoming more involved in the workplace, more fathers are becoming more involved with
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By Rennie Aranda – Skinny Gene Nutritionist Fire Up the Grill! The month of June brings in summertime, which means it’s barbecue season and time to fire up the grill! Barbecues can be a time to enjoy good food with your loved ones, but does not always consist of healthy meals. Use this time as
By Rennie Aranda – Skinny Gene Nutritionist The end of spring is drawing near as hotter weather rapidly approaches. Most schools are wrapping up their last lessons as students anticipate the upcoming summer months. Families are planning family vacations while others look forward to summer events such as beach fun, poolside parties, picnics and BBQ’s.
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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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