Shop for A Cause – Diabetes Prevention
Have you had the chance to visit Shop Skinny Gene, our online store in which product sales go to prevent type 2 diabetes? We feature... Read More
Volunteer With Team Skinny Gene
Volunteer with Team Skinny Gene at the San Diego Half Marathon on March 6th, 7th, or 8th. If you live in or... 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
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
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
New Partnership Revolutionizes Prediabetes Screenings
The Skinny Gene Project has partnered with Freedom Meditech, a medical device company, to provide a revolutionary new kind of prediabetes healthcare... 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
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
4 Healthy New Year’s Resolutions
By Rennie Aranda, Skinny Gene Nutritionist Welcome 2014! A new year to start over and commit to resolutions to work on throughout... Read More
#GIVINGTUESDAY – GIVE HOPE
First, there was the post-Thanksgiving sales event Black Friday, and then the online version, Cyber Monday. Now, charitable groups have started a... Read More
Thanksgiving recipes: Delicious and healthy options
Create a healthy Thanksgiving Day menu with these Thanksgiving recipes. Thanksgiving is a time to be thankful for family, friends, good health... Read More
6 Tips for a Healthier Thanksgiving
By now, you probably already have your Thanksgiving menu planned. But before you run out to the store to buy all of... Read More
Diabetes Awareness Month: Annual Cost of Diabetes Rises to $245 Billion
The American Diabetes Association released new research that the annual cost of diagnosed diabetes has risen 41% since 2007 and now costs... Read More
Enjoying a Healthy Halloween
By Rennie Aranda – Skinny Gene Nutritionist Halloween is a festive holiday that parents can enjoy with their kids, but it can... Read More
Sweet Solutions: Healthy, Natural Ways to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth
By Rennie Aranda – Skinny Gene Nutritionist Eating your favorite dessert can be a bittersweet moment as you try to enjoy the... Read More
Healthy Sugar Substitutes in Baking
By Rennie Aranda – Skinny Gene Nutritionist Healthy sugar substitutes may not necessarily be lower in calories, but most are sweeter, which... Read More
Support our Team- San Diego Half Marathon & 5K
We are excited to announce that the Skinny Gene Project has been named one of the chosen charities for the… 2014 San... Read More
Skinny Gene Spotlight- Erika and Rosalvina
By Barbara Gesell- Skinny Gene Accountability Ally We’ve had the opportunity to work with an inspiring mother-daughter duo. The mother, Rosalvina, was... Read More
The Secrets to Fighting Cellulite
By Rennie Aranda – Skinny Gene Nutritionist It occurs in 8 out of 10 women (and in some men). It is unsightly.... Read More
7 Ways to Fit in Fitness!
By Rennie Aranda – Skinny Gene Nutritionist Between work, school, children, errands, hobbies, and spending time with family and friends, finding time... Read More
Is the Obesity the Problem
We enjoy posting other people’s perspectives on obesity, prediabetes, and type 2 diabetes. We hope that by sharing these perspectives, it will... Read More
Fruits and Vegetables- Eat the Rainbow!
By Rennie Aranda – Skinny Gene Nutritionist You have likely heard the statement, “Eat your vegetables” since childhood. Recent national data show... Read More
Kids & Nutrition: Tips for Feeding Picky Eaters
By Rennie Aranda – Skinny Gene Nutritionist “My child won’t eat any vegetables, especially if it’s green.” “She doesn’t want anything but... Read More
1st Skinny Gene-i-versary: Gaining My Freedom
As we all know, in July we celebrate Independence Day. For many of us that means fireworks, family, and food. But for... Read More
Battle of the Sexes!! – Men’s vs Women’s Health
By Rennie Aranda – Skinny Gene Nutritionist Differences between men and women from a food and fitness perspective There’s no denying that... Read More
Father’s Role In A Healthy Home
By Rennie Aranda – Skinny Gene Nutritionist How Fathers Play a Role in Healthy Family Meals When we think of family meals... Read More
Healthy Grilling!
By Rennie Aranda – Skinny Gene Nutritionist Fire Up the Grill! The month of June brings in summertime, which means it’s barbecue... Read More
Summer Fun in the Sun
By Rennie Aranda – Skinny Gene Nutritionist The end of spring is drawing near as hotter weather rapidly approaches. Most schools are... Read More
Healthful Living for Busy Moms!
By Rennie Aranda – Skinny Gene Nutritionist While being a mother means caring for others, it may be hard to find time... Read More