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I don’t know about your house, but having a spirited 6 year old means that the naughty and nice list comes up a lot during the holidays. I’m the one making a list, and my daughter is the one checking it twice ( or twenty times) a day. If her behavior is less than ideal, then […]
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First, there was the post-Thanksgiving sales event Black Friday, and then the online version, Cyber Monday. Now, charitable groups have started a new holiday tradition — it’s called #GivingTuesday, and it starts this TUESDAY! We love the idea of #GivingTuesday, because it is like giving season’s “opening day”. It’s a time in which people can come
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Create a healthy Thanksgiving Day menu with these Thanksgiving recipes. Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful for family, friends, good health and great food. This year, instead of serving the old standbys — turkey smothered in gravy, candied yams, buttered corn and pumpkin pie — try healthier recipes. The following healthy Thanksgiving recipes have
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By now, you probably already have your Thanksgiving menu planned. But before you run out to the store to buy all of the necessary ingredients for your fabulous feast, take a few minutes to look for ways to make simple substitutions or changes that will ensure “love” is infused into your favorite dishes without adding
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The American Diabetes Association released new research that the annual cost of diagnosed diabetes has risen 41% since 2007 and now costs an estimated $245 billion. When we are talking billions, a 41% increase in 5 years is a lot! As you’ll see in the article linked below, the experts explain that one of the
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By Rennie Aranda – Skinny Gene Nutritionist Halloween is a festive holiday that parents can enjoy with their kids, but it can be challenging to assure healthy eating habits since the goal of most children is to get as much Halloween candy as possible. Don’t wait until this time of year to prepare the family
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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
Sweet Solutions: Healthy, Natural Ways to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth Read More »
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
Skinny Gene Spotlight- Erika and Rosalvina Read More »