by Anna-Lisa Finger | Nov 24, 2024 | Blog, Nutrition
I’m all about eating whole fresh foods and eating foods in its most natural state possible but I’m also an evidenced-based dietitian. This means I don’t go by my gut feeling of what is and isn’t good and safe to consume but instead what the science has determined is...
by Anna-Lisa Finger | Nov 22, 2024 | Blog, Recipes, Sweet Things
When I was a kid living in Germany, my mom would bake a freshly made cake and a pot of coffee (milk for us kids) on Sunday afternoons. She’d invite her friends and family, and they would sit and talk for hours. Visitors would bring flowers or sometimes even more...
by Anna-Lisa Finger | Sep 18, 2024 | Blog, Entrees, Recipes
This healthy chili is easy to make, high in protein, and tastes delicious. You can change up the vegetables and/or beans to whatever you have in the fridge and/or cupboard. I’m using carrots and corn, but you can also use mushrooms, peas or sweet potatoes....
by Anna-Lisa Finger | Jun 20, 2024 | Blog
What are Microplastics? Microplastics are fragments of plastics smaller than 5mm long. They are produced when plastic items degrade or are added to products on purpose, like microbeads in body scrubs. These tiny particles can come from furniture, clothing or food...
by Anna-Lisa Finger | Mar 26, 2024 | Blog
Pupusas are a Salvadorian griddle cake. They are similar to quesadillas but instead of flour tortillas you use a corn dough. It’s easy to make and you can use a variety of fillings. I’m using cheese and spring onions but you can also use bean and corn,...
by Anna-Lisa Finger | Mar 21, 2024 | Blog
This is my go-to chicken recipe. It’s delicious, easy and forgiving. I often have to improvise because I don’t always have all the ingredients on hand, and it still tastes great. If you want to have it for lunch the next day, cut the chicken into...
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,...
