Boost Your Metabolism
Metabolism – the thing that most of us take for granted until we reach our 30’s, then we start noticing that the... Read More
January Giveaway: Your Plan for Creating a Healthy New Year
Has the magic of the New Year already begun to fade? Regardless of whether you celebrated the New Year on a... Read More
What She Did to Deserve Prediabetes
I was recently having a conversation with a woman – let’s call her “Janie” – about the services we offer at the... Read More
15 Myths about Type 2 Diabetes
This November, during National Diabetes Awareness Month, we want to do a little MYTH BUSTING!! Last year (2010) we posted 6 myths about... Read More
What’s Your Diet IQ
We saw the following Diet IQ quiz and thought we’d share it with you. It’s important that foods have a function, other than simply... Read More
5 Tips for Eating at Fast Food Restaurants
We saw this article and thought it had some great, easy tips for reducing your calorie, fat, and sugar intake while eating... Read More
The Proof Is In The Happy Meal
In 2010, Brazilian Judge Joao Filho awarded a former McDonald’s (MCD) franchise manager $17,500 in damages, after the 32 year-old man sued... Read More
Summertime Recipes:Romaine Salad with Orange, Feta & Beans
From EatingWell: March/April 2007, The EatingWell Diet (2007) Adding canned beans is a quick, convenient way to make a salad... Read More
Boost Your Metabolism Series- Yogurt
We are providing a 10-part series on our TOP 10 FOODS TO BOOST YOUR METABOLISM. This is the 8th post. To learn... Read More
Boost Your Metabolism Series- Tomato
We are providing a 10-part series on our TOP 10 FOODS TO BOOST YOUR METABOLISM. This is the 7th post. To learn more... Read More
Boost Your Metabolism Series- Avocado
We are providing a 10-part series on our TOP 10 FOODS TO BOOST YOUR METABOLISM. This is the 6th post. To learn more... Read More
Boost Your Metabolism Series- Sweet Potato
We are providing a 10-part series on our TOP 10 FOODS TO BOOST YOUR METABOLISM. This is the 5th post. To learn more... Read More
Boost Your Metabolism Series- Flax
We are providing a 10-part series on our TOP 10 FOODS TO BOOST YOUR METABOLISM. This is the 4th post. To learn more... Read More
Salt! Salt! Where’s the salt?
Jimmy Buffet wrote a popular summertime favorite titled Margaritaville, the best part of the song is when everyone cheers “Salt! Salt! Where’s... Read More
Boost Your Metabolism Series- Blueberries
We are providing a 10-part series on our TOP 10 FOODS TO BOOST YOUR METABOLISM. This is the 3rd post. To learn more... Read More
Boost Your Metabolism Series- Water
We are providing a 10-part series on our TOP 10 FOODS TO BOOST YOUR METABOLISM. This is the 2nd post. To learn more... Read More
MY STORY: NEW BEGINNING
This is a continuation of “My Story“, my life’s journey towards becoming who I am today. Since it is rather long, I... Read More
Boost Your Metabolism Series- Cocoa
We are providing a 10-part series on our TOP 10 FOODS TO BOOST YOUR METABOLISM. This is the 1st post. To learn... Read More
Eggs-traordinary Easter Brunch Ideas
Easter brunch is approaching quickly; do you have your menu planned? Brunch usually involves some sort of egg dish. Here are some... Read More
The Disease That Will Affect Half the Nation by 2020
By Andrea Pennington. M.D. Your wellness and self-empowerment doctor The Huffington Post Type 2 diabetes currently affects about 27 million Americans and... Read More
High- Fiber Diet Cuts Death Risk
It’s no secret that we, the education team at the Skinny Gene Project, LOVE FIBER! Not only can fiber-rich diets help lower... Read More
Healthy Lover’s Valentine Day Meal Ideas
BREAKFAST IN BED! Start the day of love off by treating your significant other to a delicious heart healthy breakfast such as... Read More
I HEART CHOCOLATE
DID YOU KNOW…Both dark chocolate and cocoa have a greater antioxidant capacity and a greater total flavanol, and polyphenol, content than the... Read More
Boost Your Metabolism
Metabolism – the thing that most of us take for granted until we reach our 30’s, then we start noticing that the... Read More
New Year’s Resolutions, Not Just For January Anymore
Try the month to month resolutions challenge, to achieve a healthier weight and lifestyle for 2011! Here are some ideas that will... Read More
SOLUTION FOR YOUR RESOLUTION
Would you make a New Year’s Resolution if you knew you’d be able to keep it? Whether you call it a New... Read More
Setting Attainable Resolutions
We’ve said it year after year “starting January 1st, I will lose weight”. More times than not, it does not play out... Read More
Fight the Urge to Splurge-How to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain
Santa Claus is at the mall? Check! Christmas music on the radio, in the stores? Check! Check! Holiday parties galore? Check, check,... Read More
Lumps of Coal vs Sugar Plum Fairies- The Reason For Making Healthy Changes this Season
What’s on your Christmas list this year? What if I told you, you can choose between sugar plum fairies or a lump... Read More
Redefine Gift Giving
Some people get a jump-start and begin purchasing gifts in July, but most of us are still racking our brains mid December... Read More