Fitness Gifts Under $5
By Hayley Gurriell, Skinny Gene Intern This is a great article from Popsugar that suggests a variety of inexpensive gift ideas for... Read More
It’s #GIVINGTUESDAY!
We have a day for giving thanks. We have two for getting deals. Now, we have #GivingTuesday, a global day dedicated to giving... Read More
The Skinny on Diabetes : Risk Factors
By Rennie Aranda, Skinny Gene Registered Dietitian Growing up, I began to understand the importance of healthy eating and the effects that... Read More
Fighting Diabetes- A Family Journey
By Eileen Ferrer, Skinny Gene Nutritionist There may be at least one person you know with diabetes. I know a few. But... Read More
Perks of Eating Pumpkin
By Eileen Ferrer, Skinny Gene Nutritionist The golden leaves are falling, and cool breezes fill the night air, it is finally... Read More
Family Menu Makeovers
By Rennie Aranda, Skinny Gene Registered Dietitian Having a hard time deciding what to make for dinner that’s both healthy and delicious... Read More
Art of Snacking
Art has no boundaries and exists in many forms. Art can be three dimensional objects, a song or a doodle on a... Read More
Strides for Prevention Family Fun Run
Join Us for the Skinny Gene Strides for Prevention 5K & 1 Mile Kids Fun Run In honor of Diabetes Awareness... Read More
6 Habits of Healthy People
By Eileen Ferrer, Skinny Gene Nutritionist It’s the time to get healthy! This year just flew by, and with less than four months... Read More
Brain Food – Boost Your Brainpower
By Rennie Aranda, Skinny Gene Registered Dietitian As fall approaches and summer vacations come to an end, it’s time to get our... Read More
How to Buy Organic Without Breaking Your Budget
By Eileen Ferrer, Skinny Gene Nutritionist To buy organic or not to buy organic: that is the question. It is safe to... Read More
Gaining Your Independence From Food
By Eileen Ferrer, Skinny Gene Nutritionist When we lose control, it sometimes feels like reality can be lost in the distance. Almost like... Read More
Try This, Not That! Healthy Summer Food Substitutions
By Rennie Aranda, Skinny Gene Nutritionist It’s summertime! It’s a perfect time to go out, enjoy fresh air, and spend time with... Read More
Independence Day Colored Superfoods
By Eileen Ferrer, Skinny Gene Nutritionist When I imagine a superfood, I think of a piece of bright green broccoli with a... Read More
Moms Who Rock! – Jen with Sienna’s PlayGarden
Moms don’t receive enough recognition for all of the wonderful and extraordinary things that they do, but we want to change that!... Read More
Fat Burning Exercise Tips to Lose the Belly Fat
By Rennie Aranda, Skinny Gene Nutritionist Summer has arrived which means sunny days, warm temperatures, and ample opportunity to show off your... Read More
Belly Fat Burning Tips for the Summer
By Eileen Ferrer, Skinny Gene Nutritionist Are you bathing suit ready? That’s the question I ask myself at the start of every... Read More
What’s On Tap?- Best Way to Beat the “Beer Belly”
Love the beer but afraid of the “beer belly”? There is no doubt that excessive beer intake may lead to the infamous... Read More
Grilling Up A Slimmer Summer
A little bit of summer heat coupled with some of that wonderful summer breeze equals good grilling weather. Heat up the grill... Read More
Perfect Father’s Day Gifts That Give Back
Father’s Day is just a few days away!! Whether it be the person who raised you, your partner in creating a healthy home,... Read More
6 Tips To Make Family Dinners A Tradition
In this day and age, it can be difficult keeping up with a busy schedule for the whole family including work schedules,... Read More
Bike to Work Day!
Happy Bike to Work Day! May is National Bike to Work Month, and today is Bike to Work Day. People all around... Read More
10 Healthy Snacks for Super Busy Moms
By Eileen Ferrer, Skinny Gene Nutritionist We all have those days when we feel like there is not enough time in the... Read More
Healthy Meals for Moms
By Eileen Ferrer, Skinny Gene Nutritionist It’s time to celebrate Moms. Though we designate only one day to honor them, they really... Read More
Happy Mother’s Day!!
By Allie Leachman “Being a full-time mother is one of the highest salaried jobs… since the payment is pure love.” – Mildred B.... Read More
Skinny Cocktails – Skimp on the Calories, Not the Taste!
By Rennie Aranda, Skinny Gene Nutritionist Article adapted from WebMD A day’s worth of exercising and eating right can go down the... Read More
12 Hangover Myths
By Rennie Aranda, Skinny Gene Nutritionist Article adapted from WebMD Don’t mix your liquors, drink whiskey before beer, more alcohol cures a... Read More
Healthiest Choices at Happy Hour
By Rennie Aranda, Skinny Gene Nutritionist Happy hour can get less happy when you realize all your healthy eating throughout the week is... Read More
Skinny Libations Series: Avoid Alcohol-related Weight Gain
By Rennie Aranda, Skinny Gene Nutritionist Alcohol is a part of many social occasions, from holiday parties to birthday celebrations, to family... Read More
The Great Soda Debate- Regular vs Diet
By Rennie Aranda, Skinny Gene Nutritionist Sugar in regular soda or artificial sweetener in diet soda…Which sweetener is healthier? The soda debate! Whether you... Read More