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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…

The holidays are here again. Time for celebration with family and loved ones. Celebration in my household always includes food and drinks. In fact, the whole time spent seems to be centered on food: planning, coordinating, preparing, and eating. So how do I maintain my weight during the holidays? Here are my top 5 tips:…

One of the best, most effective features of the Eating Free recordkeeping program is that you are able to enter foods you plan on eating in advance.  That way, you can see what’s left over in your weekly summary and plan to eat accordingly.  For example, you can enter what you know you’re going to…

Now that Thanksgiving has passed and the leftovers are gone, it’s time to clean out your fridge and pantry to make room for fresh, healthy, and delicious foods for you to enjoy.  Make your home a safe zone, free of trigger foods, so that when you’re there, you’re not having your own personal holiday party…

Hopefully, most of you have the day off and are able to use some time to prepare for the upcoming week.  Reinforce the healthy habits you’re developing by having good foods around you from which to choose.  Break the cycle of eating junk by being prepared.  And remember:  Every week is a new week, so…

Did you overdo it yesterday?  It’s okay!  Don’t worry.  It’s not the end of the world!   The great thing about Eating Free is to remember that your body works on a weekly average—not daily,  your weight will not change because ONE day of overeating.  So today is a new day and follow these 7 steps: Go back to…

“The number of free items available to consumers who search offline and surf the Internet continues to grow.  And when you look beyond tiny samples of products and coupons, there are worthwhile offers out there….” and some of these worthwhile offers is Eating Free.  The Wall Street Journal’s Market Watch recommends EatingFree.com to help consumers lose or…

Happy Thanksgiving!  Enjoy this wonderful day, and don’t forget the simple guidelines I’ve given you over these past few days:  Eat breakfast today (and every day) within one hour of getting up Have healthy snacks on hand to keep your hunger in check and to prevent overeating Eat a light meal before attending the festivities…

With Thanksgiving only 48 hours away, we want you to be prepared to encounter the holiday buffet table by knowing which foods to enjoy in moderation so that you don’t overdo it. Today will focus on grains and meats.  Look below for the list of most common meats and grains and learn about their caloric…

“Health is not a diet plan, but a lifestyle.   Understand your body, your strengths, and your limits and use this knowledge to make a change.   Stop dieting, start living.” Manuel Villacorta A big welcome to you all and congratulations on making the excellent decision to join us for the 2010 Eating Free Holiday Free-For-All!  We’re…