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Summer is here and so is the season of picnics, pool parties, and barbeques! Unfortunately these events can be bacteria’s dream come true. 1 in 6 Americans suffer from food poisoning each year. In the summer months, those numbers escalate. Have a food safe summer by remembering these four basic food safety rules. You’ll keep your friends and family safe, from the food prep down to bringing home delicious leftovers.
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A tasty marinade or rub is essential to getting flavor in your summertime favorites. However, despite all their benefits, choosing the wrong marinades or rubs could wreck your diet. Some store-bought options can be unhealthy, which are often loaded with sodium, fat, added sugars, and preservatives. Try some of these healthier, yet tasty combinations that will keep your summer cookout a healthy one.
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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
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By Rennie Aranda, Skinny Gene Registered Dietitian Want to pack a lunch for work or school but feel as if you don’t have any time? Trying to think of a healthy meal to make for the week that won’t get too routine or boring? A salad is a perfect choice! They’re easy to assemble, modifiable
5 Time Saving Tips to Making Nutritious & Delicious Salads! Read More »
By Cristina Pessegueiro, Skinny Gene Nutritionist Whoever said filling up on fruits and vegetables has to be dull and tedious obviously never had any fun with their salads. Salads can be enjoyable, unfussy, and anything but basic. If you know how to build them, they can be hearty and as the summer months approach, a refreshing
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Follow these simple guidelines to make sure our body gets enough fuel for energy and better performance as well as to prevent any stomach discomfort, hunger or fatigue
Nutrition Before, During, and After Walking Read More »
By Rennie Arranda, Skinny Gene Registered Dietitian Spring is just around the corner and is a great time for a fresh start. Spring cleaning does not just include cleaning out your closets. It can also be a time to clean out any naughty little eating habits that have snuck up on you over the winter
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Heart disease can be preventable, so it is important to know what you should do to improve your heart health, as well as what you shouldn’t do. Check out these 5 do’s and don’ts for a healthy heart.
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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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Are you a chocoholic? Don’t worry, you still reach or maintain your health goals while satisfying your love for chocolate. See how!
Satisfying Your Love For Chocolate Read More »