Eating Free Blog

While obtaining my undergraduate then graduate degrees, I had to assure I was fueled, nourished, and efficient to support my busy schedule.  So I decided to learn how to cook for myself for the very first time. I didn’t know exactly how to cook, save turning on the stove and maybe boiling a pot of…

The New 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans continues with section #3 & #4. Check out how the official guidelines continue to coincide with the Eating Free philosophy. #3. Foods & Nutrients To Increase The Dietary Guidelines discussed the importance of consuming various fruits and vegetables along with a diversity of whole grains in order to…

Do you listen to music when you are working out to inspire you? Well do the same when you are cooking and your food will come out delicious. Food is like music. It should be relaxing, refreshing, and nourishing. Just like the music you love, it should inspire and move, exhilarate and excite. Flavors, colors,…

Last month, the USDA released the New 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Four main sections were discussed and all four sections follow the Eating Free philosophy. Check out section #1 & #2 in this blog. Section #3 & #4 will be discussed next week: #1. Balance Calories with Food & Beverages to Manage Weight. The…

  The New Year was here and many people started a weight loss program.  And what was the first thing people did when they decide to shed pounds?  They run to the gym.  After all, it’s “calories in, calories out,” right?  “No pain, no gain,” right?  Wrong, wrong, wrong. Everything you’ve been taught about exercise and…

Many of my clients ask me, “What do you cook for dinner? What snacks do you bring to work? Do you snack yourself? Do you pre-plan and prepare your meals and snacks?” And the answers to these are: Yes, Yes, Yes, & Yes. One has to practice what one preaches or else the message really…

1 Whole chicken with bones but no skin 3 Celery stalks chopped 4 Green zucchinis sliced 1 Cup of baby carrots chopped 1 Whole yellow onion chopped 4 Garlic clove sliced 1 Cup of frozen peas 2 Tbsp of dried oregano 1 Tbsp of olive oil 1 Cup of dry Farro (you can use any…

I love food and celebrate eating! Believe me, I don’t hold back- dessert, pasta, potatoes, and even rice.  My favorite foods are pizza and dark chocolate and at 43, I feel fantastic! I’m energized and feel satisfied throughout the day.  How do I do it? by Eating Free!  In my profession I meet many people,…