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
Through My Daughter’s Eyes
Since my daughter was born, we tried to be a living example of what it means to live a healthy lifestyle. When I see the world through my daughter’s eyes, I see plenty of negative temptations, but I also see hope. She is surrounded by so many people, parents, aunties and uncles, neighbors and friends, all helping to challenge what has become "the norm" and instead promote living healthfully.
Not Necessarily A Candy Free Halloween
To allow candy, nor not to allow candy – that is the question on many parents’ minds during October. While we believe... Read More
SA Update:Alice’s Healthy Home
By Nancy Juarez, Skinny Gene Bilingual Nutritionist During the course of our lives, we go through many stages, whether it is childhood, adolescence,... Read More
Surviving Your Summer Vacation & Staycation
My concern is that while the summer can be filled with endless opportunities to get out and enjoy life, it can also be packed with dangerous and common pitfalls that cause your summer vacation or staycation to end on a not so sunny note.
Value Menu- Eat Now, Pay Later
The McDonald’s Dollar Menu, El Pollo Loco’s Loco Value Menu, Taco Bell’s Why Pay More value menu and the Wendy’s Super Value Menu are... Read More
Great Things Happening For Skinny Gene In TX
The Skinny Gene Project has launched an intensive 12-month diabetes prevention program in two South Texas clinics, owned and operated by Methodist Healthcare Ministries.
Through A Mother’s Eyes
Every Mother’s Day seems to bring with it a little more perspective. As a mother of a fun and feisty 3-yr... Read More
Kids in the Kitchen
We love participating in the annual Junior League Kids in the Kitchen Event! Kids in the Kitchen is an annual event designed... Read More
Kids really do like fruits and vegetables!
As a Registered Dietitian and long time Pediatric Dietitian, I was very proud of our youth! The kids were eager to learn about, wait….can you believe this? Fruits and Vegetables!