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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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We are excited to announce that the Skinny Gene Project has been named one of the chosen charities for the… 2014 San Diego Half Marathon and 5K (SDHM & 5K). One of the many reasons this is such a tremendous opportunity for us, is that 100% of the net proceeds from the race will be donated
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By Barbara Gesell- Skinny Gene Accountability Ally We’ve had the opportunity to work with an inspiring mother-daughter duo. The mother, Rosalvina, was on a mission to not only create a healthy home for her family, but to also bring back one thing her daughter seemed to have lost – hope for a healthy future. When
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By Rennie Aranda – Skinny Gene Nutritionist It occurs in 8 out of 10 women (and in some men). It is unsightly. It is not an illness or medical condition, but for some, it’s an obsession to find a fix. It is found on the thighs, buttocks, lower abdomen, hips, legs, and arms. You guessed
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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
Is the Obesity the Problem Read More »
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.
Kids & Nutrition: Tips for Feeding Picky Eaters Read More »
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 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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