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It’s pizza night!  Instead of ordering delivery, why not get friends or family involved and have fun creating your own pizzas?  Get creative with your favorite toppings. By adding more veggies, you can add to your health and pizza enjoyment. A traditional homemade “supreme” pizza, such as in the recipe below, has 286 calories and…

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…

Sometimes you’re stuck in situations where you’re starving but there are no good food choices available.  Ignoring your hunger only sets you up to overeat later. But what do you do when you don’t want to succumb to unhealthy fast food? In times like these, having an energy bar can tide us over until our…

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 explains the tools needed to use while learning to Eat Free and lose weight

You’re in need of a major caffeine boost, so you walk into your favorite café, and suddenly you see a case full of baked treats calling your name. What do you do? Consult this chart next time you’re tempted to have a snack with your coffee. You’ll be surprised by how many calories can be…

Manuel introduces the Eating Free program

As you make your way through the Summer, there’s no doubt you’ll attend parties offering a variety of chips and dips at the appetizer table.  Don’t get lost in the array of choices – our list of dips compares calories and Freebies for you, so you can eat more, not less this sunny season! Dip…

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.” …

Manuel Villacorta, author of Eating Free, was interviewed by Prevention magazine to discuss why many diets “tank at night.” Do you find this happening to you? Get solutions by reading more …