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By Eileen Ferrer, Skinny Gene Nutritionist When we lose control, it sometimes feels like reality can be lost in the distance. Almost like being stuck in a balloon drifting away, seeing everything get smaller and smaller. But losing control is only temporary, and that is something to keep in mind. We learn and move on from […]
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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 “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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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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Time for a little spring cleaning!! By Erica Gray- Skinny Gene Healthy Momma With spring, I’m always brought to a sense of renewal. I think it’s important to not only clean out my closets, but my pantry and refrigerator too!! I also, like to do some re-evaluating. Am I eating the way I
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Fad diets make a lot of promises, but usually fail to deliver long-term success. Although they do a lot wrong, like promise rapid weight loss, limit food groups, and are too strict, there is a lot we can learn from fad diets that will allow us to live a healthy lifestyle.
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Since my daughter was born, we tried to be a living example of what it means to live a healthy lifestyle. When I see the world through my daughter’s eyes, I see plenty of negative temptations, but I also see hope. She is surrounded by so many people, parents, aunties and uncles, neighbors and friends, all helping to challenge what has become “the norm” and instead promote living healthfully.
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Easter brunch is approaching quickly; do you have your menu planned? Brunch usually involves some sort of egg dish. Here are some made-over lower fat, cholesterol, and calorie recipes to try. When cooking with eggs, try to reduce the amount of yolk used or try using egg substitute to lower the fat and cholesterol. Eggs
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By Nancy Juarez, Skinny Gene Bilingual Nutritionist During the course of our lives, we go through many stages, whether it is childhood, adolescence, or the transition to becoming an adult. But there is one thing that NEVER changes – the love and support from our FAMILY. Over these last several weeks, I have encountered different ways
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My concern is that while the summer can be filled with endless opportunities to get out and enjoy life, it can also be packed with dangerous and common pitfalls that cause your summer vacation or staycation to end on a not so sunny note.
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