Eat More Not Less

Published Thursday, 26 April, 2012

There’s nothing like getting together with friends over margaritas and Mexican food.  But there’s also nothing quite like realizing that the quesadilla platter you just ate had 1800 calories!  Holy guacamole! Have fun with your friends while still watching your diet by checking out our comparison list below.  We’ve put together a list of common…

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Published Thursday, 15 March, 2012

A bowl of rich, cheesy, bubbling French onion soup is perfect on a chilly day.  But just one cup of this soup at a restaurant can pack 465 calories and a whopping 30 grams of fat!  Thankfully, you’re not out of luck this winter!  By using less oil and cheese, this reduced fat version of…

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Published Thursday, 1 March, 2012

A meal at an Italian restaurant can be a major calorie bomb, especially when you add in the bread basket and heavy appetizers.  But you don’t have to limit yourself to steamed veggies and bland fish while everyone else enjoys their pasta. Thankfully, you can enjoy your pasta too, because at Eating Free, we are…

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Published Thursday, 23 February, 2012

Mexican food can be light and healthy when you use fresh ingredients and forgo heavy sauces.  A perfect example is the fish taco.  Usually battered and deep fried, each taco can have 300 calories and 16 grams of fat! You can lighten things up by grilling the fish instead, and finishing with a yogurt-based cream…

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Published Monday, 6 February, 2012

Sometimes a little chocolate is all you need to satisfy your sweet tooth. Dark chocolate allows you to please your cravings, while giving you powerful antioxidants! Check out our comparison of dark chocolates that can be found at most popular stores. Choose dark chocolates that are high in cocoa at 60-80% rather than milk and…

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Published Thursday, 26 January, 2012

Chilly days call for steaming bowls of soup enjoyed bundled up by the fire.  Warm up while keeping your weight in check with soups that fill you up but don’t fill you out! Check out our comparison of popular soups.  For the best bang for your buck, choose soups that are broth-based rather than cream-based,…

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Published Tuesday, 10 January, 2012

Chicken is a great lean meat, but sometimes it can be bland and boring. Try making a batch of our Roasted Chicken over the weekend and eat it throughout the week. Why cook when you can assemble your meals? Here are some great meal ideas! 1)      Mexican night: Pour salsa verde on meat, add cilantro…

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Published Thursday, 5 January, 2012

Pork is a delicious meat, but depending on the cut of pork, and how it is cooked, it can be high in calories and fat. A traditional baked pork recipe alone can have more than 450 calories and 19 grams of fat! Our recipe uses pork tenderloin, which is much leaner than traditional pork chops. See our low-fat Ginger Marinated…

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Published Friday, 30 December, 2011

The holidays are a time of family, friends, and festive drinks.  While many of us may worry about what to put on our plates during the holidays, we should be equally careful of what we fill our cups with.  Thankfully, we can enjoy our seasonal drinks without wrecking our healthy diet by using our handy…

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Published Tuesday, 20 December, 2011

Before you say yes to dessert, chew on this: a small 2.5 x 3 inch piece of tiramisu can have 430 calories and 31 grams of fat!  How could something so light and airy be so high in fat and calories?  Blame the whole milk, egg yolks, and mascarpone cheese (an Italian cream cheese).  Here…

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