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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…

We love sushi because it’s fresh, fun, and contains heart-healthy fats.  But with so many choices (Mountain Moonlight Roll, anyone?), picking a healthy roll can get confusing.  We’ve compared some popular rolls so the next time you’re craving sushi, you can easily navigate their menu. In general, stay away from rolls containing the word “crunchy.” …

Pizza! Pizza! Is that menu item really on my food list? Yes! Pizza is absolutely on the list of foods you can eat. Be mindful of the heavier toppings such as sausage and pepperoni, which can add loads of calories and fat to your pizza.  Instead, try slimming down the fat and calories by choosing…

Ah, cheeseburgers – the classic all-American food. What Memorial Day would be complete without them? If you are watching your weight, you might think cheeseburgers are off limits, but you can enjoy them if you use healthy ingredients! A classic cheeseburger can have 480 calories and 27 grams of fat! And that’s even before you…

I am surrounded by people who offer support and encouragement to me on a regular basis regarding my workout program and nutrition. I value and appreciate it all but I have begun to notice a couple of behavioral changes emerging from those around me. First of all, whenever food is involved in any activity I…

Manuel Villacorta, author of Eating Free, was interviewed by More. com to discuss eating after 6 pm. Is it allowed? Read More.com to find out!

Last week I meet with Sarah, my MV Nutritionist Guru, to further plan my new food program and discuss calories. During that meeting she taught me how to use the food tracking tool on the MV Nutrition Eating Free website. We practiced entering information so I could utilize the tool fully.  It was awesome –…

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…

Funny story: Billy @ DIAKADI gave me some two amazing grass-fed steaks for Christmas, and challenged me to actually cook them, since I NEVER cook.  (Yes, it’s true, I’ve lost over 90 pounds since March and I hardly ever cook at home.  I eat out a lot, and simply make better choices off the menu…

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…