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What Is It? Plukenetia volubilis, commonly known as Sacha Inchi, is a healing plant native to the Peruvian Amazon that produces star-shaped green fruits which yield edible seeds. It has been cultivated by indigenous people for centuries, and will grow in warm climates up to altitudes of 5,500 feet. The cultivated seeds are extracted locally…

Two weeks ago, for the first time during my participation in the Commit to Fit program, I plateaued and didn’t lose any weight during my weigh-in. Sarah, my nutritionist, advised that this is typical as individuals lose weight and is most likely attributed to the body adjusting to the changes which are happening to it….

Delicious oatmeal Pichuberry breakfast! Here I’ll show you a quick way to prepare oats without the stove. For vegans, gluten free or anyone who wants some superfoods. Oatmeal helps lower cholesterol, control blood sugar and can even help you lose weight by controlling your appetite! Pichuberries are the berry of the Incas. They have potent…

Halloween is upon us and candy and treats are everywhere! How can you keep yourself and your family healthy this holiday when temptations are constant? Use our candy friendly chart below to find your best options. When offering or eating candy choose those towards the top of the chart, as they are lower in calories…

My last weigh-in on 09.22.12 brought me down to 282.8lbs, another five gone for a total of 45lbs., but I’ve lost more since then working towards my next goal stage of 275lbs.  During these past weeks Sarah, Mike, Billy and I met at the Eating Free Offices to discuss what has worked and what has…

It’s official.  I’ve lost 40 lbs as of August 25, 2012, down from 299.8 lbs to 287.8 lbs (originally 327.8 lbs)since March 2012. I was excited. It was really happening. The numbers were decreasing. I always thought this was the only validation of any weight loss program or diet.  The lower the number fell the…

Have you had Peruvian food?  It is so delicious!  Many of our followers asked me to show them how to make a very popular Peruvian dish called “Aji de Gallina” (shredded chicken breast with chili paste sauce).  Here are step by step directions on how to make this amazing dish -

Break out of your daily routine and add some spice to your life with Indian food!  Not only is Indian food delicious, but the spices in Indian cuisine have been proven to alleviate a wide range of health problems such as cancer, diabetes, arthritis, and gastrointestinal problems. While Indian food has its health benefits from…

Salad is a great addition to anyone’s diet, but heavy dressings and toppings can easily sabotage your healthy attempts.  Some dressings can have as much as 75 calories per 1 Tablespoon!  Check out the comparison chart to see how common salad dressings measure up. Tip: Have dressing on the side, not on top or mixed…

Manuel describes the right serving sizes of fruits.  Learn how to incorporate all fruits to your daily life. Following 45% carbs-30% protein-25% fat.