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The Original 100 Calorie Snack

Posted by on Jul 15, 2014 in Nutrition | Comments Off on The Original 100 Calorie Snack

I absolutely love this! If you are trying to lose weight (fat), then you need to ditch the packaged “100 Calorie Snacks” and eat healthy 100 calorie snacks – REAL FOOD, like bananas or other fruits and...

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Juicing vs Smoothies

Posted by on Jun 23, 2014 in Nutrition | Comments Off on Juicing vs Smoothies

I know a lot of people who are Pro-Juicing, but I’ll share with you why Smoothies beats juicing ;) So tell me…which do you prefer? Also – please share your favorite juice or smoothie recipe in the comments below! Let’s all try out some new recipes!...

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Fruits and Vegetables Phytonutrients

Posted by on Jun 12, 2014 in Nutrition | Comments Off on Fruits and Vegetables Phytonutrients

Phytonutrients are plant nutrients that help us fight disease and stay stronger for longer. Learn what the phytonutrients do — and how much of each you need to be healthy — in the infographic...

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Eating Low-Glycemic Vegetables For Weight Loss

Posted by on Jun 2, 2014 in Nutrition, Weight Loss | Comments Off on Eating Low-Glycemic Vegetables For Weight Loss

Many people are not aware that there are actually plenty of health benefits of eating low-glycemic vegetables. In addition, adding in more low-glycemic vegetables can help you to lose weight, and finally put you on the fast track to shedding those extra pounds effortlessly. Furthermore, for those that have certain health conditions like diabetes, following a low glycemic type of diet will be crucial. In today’s modern diet, many of us are facing obesity, and it tends to be rising in even our children. That is due to the fact that not everyone is aware of the many health benefits they could be receiving simply with a few tweaks to their own diets. With that said, we are actually talking about taking a closer look at the health benefits of eating low-glycemic vegetables. For many people they are not...

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Fed Up – Official Movie Trailer

Posted by on May 28, 2014 in Nutrition | Comments Off on Fed Up – Official Movie Trailer

You need to watch the Official Movie Trailer for Fed Up…and then you need to watch the full movie…and then you need to ditch processed sugar once and for all. Why? Millions of people are killing themselves through their poor diet choices…and as they say in the movie trailer below, “It’s all preventable”. Fed Up – Official Movie Trailer Feel free to follow Skinny Twinkie: Google+, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram, YouTube  ...

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Raw vs. Pasteurized Honey

Posted by on May 22, 2014 in Nutrition | Comments Off on Raw vs. Pasteurized Honey

Have you ever wondered what the nutritional difference is between raw and pasteurized honey? Wonder no more… Raw vs. Pasteurized Honey Feel free to follow Skinny...

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Health Benefits of Blueberries

Posted by on May 1, 2014 in Nutrition | Comments Off on Health Benefits of Blueberries

My daughter is obsessed with blueberries – seriously! She’s a year and a half years old, and she will ask for blueberries whenever she is hungry! She’ll point to the fridge and say, “Blue!? Blue!?” It is seriously the cutest thing ever! :) I was starting to be a little concerned about her blueberry obsession, but really, her favorite food is extremely healthy, and it could be worse. Of course, I limit the amount I give her because like anything – too much of a good thing can be bad (if you change diapers…you know what I’m talkin’ about). I loved this helpful infographic showing just how amazing blueberries are for your health! Health Benefits of Blueberries Feel free to follow Skinny...

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Health Benefits of Kale

Posted by on Apr 10, 2014 in Beverages, Nutrition, Recipes, Sides and Snacks, Toddler/Child | Comments Off on Health Benefits of Kale

Kale has received a lot of attention lately, and for good reason too. It is full of healthy vitamins and minerals that are important for your body. Health Benefits of Kale Check out the infographic below to see the health benefits of kale. Good To Know: As you can see in the infographic, Kale has more calcium than milk, making it a great source of calcium for those who are lactose intolerant or vegan. Kale also has more iron than beef, making it  another vegan alternative.   Adding Kale To Your Diet Just last night, I had a bunch of kale and some apples that needed to be used soon before they went bad. I decided to juice the kale and apples and…voila! It was super simple and easy (recipe below). I shared the organic green juice with my daughter...

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Are You Feeding Disease or Fighting It?

Posted by on Apr 8, 2014 in Nutrition, Skinny Tips & Quotes | Comments Off on Are You Feeding Disease or Fighting It?

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Kale Yeah!

Posted by on Mar 26, 2014 in Nutrition, Store | Comments Off on Kale Yeah!

Show your love of Kale with our newest design from the Skinny Twinkie Store – enjoy! Kale Yeah!          Which is your favorite Kale Yeah! product? Feel free to follow Skinny...

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