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EAT YOUR BERRIES AND MAKE SURE TO MIX THEM UP!!! PICHUBERRIES provide withanolides. There has been a strong link made between withanolides and the inhibition of cancerous tumor cell growth. They also often display significant pharmacologi…cal activities, including antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial. BLUEBERRIES provide anthocyanins. Eating anthocynanins will protect your memory and helps slow down…

Manuel describes five simple ways to boost your metabolism in a natural way.

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…

Manuel Villacorta, author of Eating Free, wrote an article for Huffington Post to teach readers about an ideal breakfast. Read Manuel’s article to learn more about the benefits of breakfast and the best breakfast for you!

As I finish up week 5 of the Commit to Fit program, I think since I was expecting a more drastic change, I have missed more subtle changes happening. I know that changes are happening. I can feel them. I had to make a new hole in my belt to tighten it. Some of the…

Manuel Villacorta, author of Eating Free, was interviewed by fitbie.com during National Nutrition Month to teach readers about slimming down the smart way. Read Manuel’s interview to learn about late night eating and to get exercise tips.

Who doesn’t love to wake up feeling refreshed after a restful night of sleep? Unfortunately, the daily grind of modern life seems to get in the way of our snooze time these days. Staying up late and waking up early – bad idea. Not only does that lead to extra awake time to raid that…

Oh coffee- you have such a bad reputation. But, recent studies have found numerous positive benefits of moderate coffee consumption- key word here – MODERATE. Studies have shown that freshly brewed coffee contains nearly 4 times more antioxidants than green tea. Drinking coffee may reduce risks of some cancers, enhance your short-term memory, protect against…

When I bump into people who weren’t previously aware that I’m losing weight, and I tell them I’ve lost over 50 pounds in 20 weeks, the first question is “How did you do it?” There are a million answers to this question, but here are a few that I have felt have been the most…

When I think of dieting, I instantly think of small, tiny portions and deprivation. And when someone tells me that 6 almonds is 1 serving size, I think to myself, is this a joke? Only 6 almonds? I’m going to starve! Luckily, a healthy weight loss plan incorporates eating frequently and combining the right foods…