by Anna-Lisa Finger | Jul 14, 2012 | Blog, Recipes, Sweet Things
For my chocoholics out there, I found another low calorie but rich tasting dessert from my new favorite Everyday Food Light Cookbook. Each cheesecake has only 147 calories and 8 g of protein. If you like, you can use cottage cheese in place of ricotta cheese. I...
by Anna-Lisa Finger | Jul 2, 2012 | Blog, Entrees, Recipes, Vegan Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes
Tofu is so versatile, low calorie and packed with healthy protein that I’m always looking for new recipes. The cilantro sauce really makes the tofu stand out. It’s also delicious served with grilled summer squash, mushrooms or other grilled vegetables. ...
by Anna-Lisa Finger | Mar 3, 2012 | Blog, Breakfast Foods, Gluten Free, Recipes
Amaranth seeds may be tiny but they are nutrition powerhouses. These tiny little seeds are a great source of protein ( 9g per 1 cooked cup) as well as contain iron, magnesium, zinc and fiber. Unlike other grains, they also provide the essential amino acid, lysine. ...
by Anna-Lisa Finger | Jan 22, 2012 | Entrees, Recipes, Vegan Recipes
I was going through my old recipes when I discovered this delicious treat. Socca is popular in the south of France, where it’s eaten hot off the griddle with a cool glass of wine. Besides the fact this recipe only requires 3 ingredients (not counting the salt...
by Anna-Lisa Finger | Jan 5, 2012 | Recipes, Soups & Salads
This is a lighter version of the traditional chicken salad. Greek yogurt and Flat Out Bread add nutrition and taste without the calories. For an extra serving of veggies and a boost of color, add some spinach or lettuce leaves to the wrap....
by Anna-Lisa Finger | Oct 23, 2011 | Blog, Gluten Free, How to videos, Recipes, Soups & Salads, Vegan Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes
This soup is creamy, delicious and nutritious. It’s perfect for lunch, dinner or a great beginning to a Thanksgiving meal. Butternut squash is low in calories and high in vitamin A, C and fiber. The jalapeno adds a nice kick but you can leave it out if you...