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18

APR

2013

Ingredients: Topping – 1/3 cup panko bread crumbs 1 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted Mac ‘n’ cheese – 8 oz whole wheat macaroni 1 Tbsp unsalted butter 1 ½ Tbsp flour 1 tsp powdered mustard 2 ½ cup 1% milk ½ cup (3 oz) shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese ½ cup…

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03

APR

2013

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…

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27

MAR

2013

Egg dishes are a fast and easy breakfast, and you can load them up with vegetables and lean meats.  But often times they’re also high in cholesterol and fat.  2 wedges, or half of a 9” frittata, can have 652 calories, 44 grams of fat, and 804 mg of cholesterol! In our frittata recipe, you…

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27

MAR

2013

Ingredients 1/3 cup chopped 33%-less-sodium ham (3 ounces) 1/2 cup shredded low-fat Jarlsberg cheese (2 ounces) ¼ tsp black pepper 1/8 tsp salt 3 large egg whites 2 large eggs Cooking spray 1/2 cup finely chopped onion 1/2 cup finely chopped bell pepper 1/2 cup (1-inch) slices asparagus 1/4 tsp Italian seasoning Directions Preheat broiler….

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21

MAR

2013

Ingredients Eggplant: 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 Tbs water 2 cups whole-wheat panko (Japanese breadcrumbs) ¼ cup (1 ounce) grated fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese 2 (1-pound) eggplants, peeled and cut crosswise into ½ inch thick slices Cooking spray Filling: ½ cup torn fresh basil ¼ cup (1 ounce) grated fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese ½ tsp crushed…

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11

MAR

2013

Fried Black Rice Serves 6 Ingredients 4 cups black rice, cooked 1 bunch scallions, diced and divided (green and white) 1 red bell pepper, diced 2 Tbsp. olive oil 3 eggs 1 Tbsp. ginger, crushed 1 Tbsp. garlic, crushed 2 Tbsp. soy sauce Directions Whisk eggs together and cook over medium-high heat to make an…

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30

JAN

2013

Guest post by Jennifer Nordwall, a freelance contributor to Everyday Health. You might think that summer is a much easier time to seek out local, fresh food in your community. After all, the sun is shining, the earth is green, and there is a farmer’s market around every corner offering farm fresh berries, dark green…

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28

JAN

2013

Polenta is a delicious cornmeal dish that can be served as a side or with a main dish. Here I used it in place of pasta for a quick and hearty weekday meal. Polenta Health Benefits Even though corn is one of the healthiest, low calorie foods – it’s a good idea to rotate and…

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21

NOV

2012

Mashed potatoes are a staple on the holiday dinner table, and they’re a great way to feed a crowd easily and affordably.  Mashed potatoes may be easy on the wallet, but not always on the waist. Just one cup can have 306 calories and 25 grams of fat!  Here is a traditional recipe, made with…

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01

NOV

2012

Anthocyanins are a type of flavonoid, a class of compounds with antioxidant effects. Found naturally in a number of purple foods! Anthocyanins may offer anti-inflammatory, anti-viral, and anti-cancer benefits. Anthocyanins may enhance heart health. They appear to improve cholesterol levels and blood sugar. Anthocyanins help prevent high blood pressure.

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