This February, SHOW YOUR HEART SOME LOVE 

 Learn what you need to do to have a healthy heart!

It’s February; the month of love. People everywhere are trying to come up with the perfect gift or gesture to express their love and appreciation for that special someone in their life. It’s strange though, because when we really want to give something meaningful, everlasting from the heart, we rarely thinking about our actual beating heart. When in reality, one of the best acts of love is making the priority to LOVE YOUR HEART.

Here are 3 reasons you should show your heart some love:

1.   One in three women will die from heart disease, while one in 31 will die from breast cancer. In fact, heart disease is the number one killer of women over the age of 20

2.  Heart disease is complicated because anyone could be at risk, not just those who are overweight or obese, but people with high blood pressure and high triglycerides.

 3.  Eighty percent of the heart disease is preventable by simply living a healthier lifestyle (e.g. food and fitness)

You see, YOU – being around – is the best gift you could ever give to yourself and to others.

Since  having a healthy diet is essential to having a healthy heart, our non-profit wants to offer you….

A FREE nutrition appointment to discuss what you can do to have a healthy heart.

During your FREE consultation, your new Nutritionist, Nancy, will be interested in learning more about you, so that she can provide the best solutions to fit your specific needs.

Throughout the 30 minute session, you will discuss

• Any past struggles and current obstacles you’re experiencing with your health (e.g. high blood pressure, high cholesterol, weight gain, prediabetes, diabetes, heart disease)
• How choosing the right foods can boost your metabolism and address other health concerns at the same time
• Small changes to your current diet that can make a big difference, improving both the health of your heart and metabolism
• Steps you should do today to regain your health and start showing your heart some love
• Our 2012 Guide to a healthy heart, including a list of foods that will help your heart and appeal to your taste buds. Plus an extra bonus.

Getting your FREE Healthy Heart Consultation is easy! Simply follow these 3 steps:

1. Click here to Book your FREE consultation, or click on the BOOKNOW button below
2. Select FREE: Getting a Healthy Heart
3.  Find a time and date that best fits your schedule ( NOTE: All times are listed as PST)

Please keep in mind that the time you select is reserved for YOU. So, mark it on your calendar!  We will call you at your selected time at the phone number you provide.

**Important** Due to the limited number of appointments available, and to reduce the number of no-shows, you will be asked to reserve the appointment with a credit card. You must give at least 24 hr  notice prior to cancelling or rescheduling appointments, otherwise you will be charge $5 no-show fee.

How good of deal is this?

Well, let’s just say that some Nutritionists charge $110 for a 30 min session. We DON’T have these charges.  We’re a non-profit organization that is sincerely interested in helping you to have a healthy heart. We are offering this program for FREE in February only, so don’t miss this great opportunity to show your heart some love!

We know how busy things can get, so don’t wait. A healthy heart is too important. Click the BookNow Button below to book your appointment.

We look forward to speaking with you!

Win it!

There is no remedy for love but to love more…Henry David Thoreau

February is American Heart Month…what are you doing to keep your heart healthy?  

A healthy heart is the center of your body and what gives love to your family, friends and others.  

This month, in honor of Valentine’s Day, we are excited to offer a beautiful Personalized Charm Necklace from B-Side Metalworks. You can have it personalized with your choice of word or initials and it can be a showcase of what is in your heart!  

Do you want to win it? It’s easy!

Showcase what's in your heart!

Required for contest entry:

1. Follow Skinny Gene Healthy Mommas on facebook and share the page with your Facebook friends (leave a comment on this post letting us know you did both!)

Optional for extra entries (leave a comment on this post letting us know you did it!):

2. Check out B-Side Metalworks on Etsy and show some love by giving her a heart (leave an additional comment below letting us know you did it!)

3. Like B-Side Metalworks on Facebook (leave an additional comment below letting us know you did it!)

4. Follow Skinny Gene (@skinnygene)  on Twitter  (leave an additional comment below letting us know you did it!)

5. Post this giveaway on your blog, facebook and/or twitter (leave a comment below for each posting that you share)

This giveaway will end on 2/14 at 11:59 p.m.

Each entry counts as one chance to win.  US Only!  Winner will be announced February 15. Winner will be chosen AT RANDOM by random.org.

1. Trim the fat- Cut off the “white stuff”
2. Choose the leanest cuts of meat you can find (try ground chicken or ground turkey)
3. Reduce fat when cooking and bake, broil, grill and steam food
4. Use low-fat dairy products, which can also slim your waistline
5. Exercise your heart-try doing moderate intensity exercise for 30 minutes a day, five days a week
6. Increase foods that are high in soluble fiber, which will helps to specifically lower cholesterol
7. Find the fiber, read labels and look for foods with 2 or more grams of fiber per serving
8. Eat at least three 1-ounce-equivalent of fiber-rich whole grains a day
9. Get your 32 grams of fiber- it could shave off 10 pounds of yearly weight gain
10. Reach for Fruits and Vegetables. You need at least 4.5 cups a day
11. Go Fish, the American Heart Association  recommends 2 servings of fish (3.5 oz each) a week (Not fried, of course)
12. Reach for foods with Omega-3 fatty acids. They can decrease risk of abnormal heartbeats), decrease triglyceride levels, and lower blood pressure (slightly)
13. Try fatty fish like salmon, mackerel, herring, lake trout, sardines and albacore tuna, which are high in omega-3 fatty acids
14. Pass on the added salt. High-sodium diets are linked to an increase in blood pressure and a higher risk for heart disease and stroke
15. Uncover the hidden salt-  Major sources of sodium include: Tomato sauce, Soups,Condiments, Canned foods , and Prepared mixes
16. Aim to eat less than 1,500 mg of sodium per day
17. Am. Heart Assoc recommends that you stock up on heart-healthy cookbooks
18. Make recipes or egg dishes with egg whites, instead of egg yolks.  Substitute two egg whites for each egg yolk. Egg yolks are high in cholesterol and fat
19. Use reduced-fat, low-fat, light or no-fat salad dressings (if you need to limit your calories) on salads, for dips or as marinades
20. Avoid using prepackaged seasoning mixes because they often contain a lot of salt.  Use fresh herbs whenever possible.  Grind herbs with a mortar and pestle for the freshest and fullest flavor
21. Use liquid vegetable oils or non fat cooking sprays whenever possible
22. Use the oils that are lowest in saturated fats, trans fats and cholesterol – such as canola oil, corn oil, olive oil, safflower oil, sesame oil, soybean oil and sunflower oil
23. Stay away from coconut oil, palm oil and palm kernel oil.  Even though they are vegetable oils and have no cholesterol, they are high in saturated fats
24. When stir frying, cook food in vegetable stock,wine or a small amount of oil.Avoid excessive use of high-sodium seasonings like teriyaki and soy sauce
25. Use a rack when roasting, grilling, or broiling so the fat drips away from the food (and does not sit in it). Consider change your basting style.  Instead of basting with pan drippings, use fat-free liquids like wine, tomato juice or lemon juice
26. Consider a different way to make grave. When making gravy from the drippings, chill first then use a gravy strainer or skim ladle to remove the fat
27. Use a non stick vegetable spray to brown or saute foods. You can also use a small amount of broth or wine, or a tiny bit of vegetable oil rubbed onto the pan with a paper towel
28. Steam vegetables in a basket over simmering water.  They will retain more flavors and will not need any salt

Your heart is important to us. A recent study indicates that prediabetes more than doubles the risk of death due to heart attack. Please take these 28 steps to improve the health of your heart.