by Anna-Lisa Finger | Nov 18, 2023 | Blog, Weight Loss
It’s the holiday season! A season for cheer, joy, family… but also regret! Regret for helping yourself to an extra portion ofturkey, or cake, or ice-cream and the extra pounds associated with that. And this is exacerbated by the fact that it’s not just one holiday,...
by Anna-Lisa Finger | Aug 23, 2023 | Blog, Nutrition
If you’ve been following a Keto or Paleo diet, it’s time to kiss it goodbye, because whole grains are a gut’s best friend. Our gut Microbiome consists of trillions of microorganisms that live in our gut. These organisms influence our risk for obesity, diabetes,...
by Anna-Lisa Finger | Feb 22, 2023 | Blog, Healthy Eating, Nutrition, Vegetarian
It can be overwhelming to change one’s eating habits whether you want to improve your diet, lose weight or become a vegetarian. Meat is often the centerpiece of the meal, so when that is removed, what takes its place? One of the biggest mistakes I see...
by Anna-Lisa Finger | Jan 17, 2023 | Blog, Healthy Eating, Nutrition
You may be surprised to know that eating a nutritious diet does not have to cost more; on the contrary, it can even save you money. The USDA predicts that food prices will continue to go up this year, which is one good reason to get your grocery spending under control...
by Anna-Lisa Finger | May 11, 2021 | Blog, Weight Loss
Are you frustrated that your clothes are feeling a little tighter since last Spring? You are not the only one. Since the pandemic started, the sales of comfort foods, snacks and alcohol have seen an upswing. And while we may be cooking most meals at home, we are...
by Anna-Lisa Finger | Jan 21, 2021 | Blog, Recipes, Soups & Salads, Vegan Recipes, Vegetarian, Vegetarian Recipes
You have probably heard by now that processed meats like ham, salami, bologna, bacon and sausages cause cancer and should be avoided. Just one hot dog or two slices of ham eaten daily, have been found to increase colorectal cancer by 16 percent, yikes! But what else...