Recently Public Health Minister, Anne Milton, told the BBC that doctors should call their patients “fat” instead of “obese” and argued that “obese” doesn’t make the same emotional impact as “fat”.    Well good for England that there is an actual debate on what to call their patients!  On the other hand, for American doctors, it’s not the words they use but the words they don’t use.  I say, “Doctors, it’s time to start talking!”
When did doctors become politically correct?  Better yet, when …

In weight management, eating food is not the problem.  Often, the lack of eating and self-care are the true culprits.  Eating Free™ encourages eating whole, quality foods and eating what you enjoy but weight management is not just about food or calories.  Eating Free™ also focuses on self-care, an important component of weight loss often overlooked.  A change in diet can only come about with a change in lifestyle.  In my practice, change starts with one’s FreeQ™.  FreeQ = food + rest + energy expenditure.  To evaluate one’s self-care, the …

Eating Free’s Manuel Villacorta was recently appointed as the American Dietetic Association’s (ADA) national media spokesperson.

The ADA is the world’s largest organization of food and nutrition professionals, which is committed to improving the nation’s health and to advancing the profession of dietetics through research, education, and advocacy.  The ADA’s vision is to “optimize the nation’s health through food and nutrition.”
The ADA’s nationwide volunteer spokesperson network consists of 30 registered dietitians who annually conduct thousands of print, TV, radio, and online interviews about nutrition and healthful eating on behalf of the …

The wait is finally over!  After months of hard work and careful consideration, the Nutrition For You website will transform into the new and improved Eating Free website on June 22nd.
For those of you currently using the earlier version of the website, be rest assured.  Your transition will be more than gentle.  You’ll still be able to enjoy all the wonderful features you’ve grown accustomed to, such as our unique and invaluable coaching, but in a friendlier format.  Plus, you’ll love all the additions and improvements, such as your freeQ …

By Manuel Villacorta
What happened to elegance in eating? When did the concepts of “eating-on-the-go” or devouring plastic-wrapped or boxed meals become appropriate methods of dining? How did eating in front of the TV or in the car become alternatives to the dinner table? Our modern lives are often hectic and mindless; jumping from work to family to social and community obligations. Running down the long to-do list, barely crossing each item off, even exercise has to be scheduled. Many of us have lost touch with …