by Anna-Lisa Finger | Oct 4, 2011 | Blog
What is Tai Chi? What is Qi Gong? Tai Chi, also called Tai Chi Chuan, originated in China as a martial arts. Tai Chi Chuan means Supreme Ultimate Boxing and is a slow motion meditative exercise. It is often referred to as “meditation in motion”or...
by Anna-Lisa Finger | Sep 29, 2011 | Blog, Breads & Pizza, Recipes
If you liked the No Knead Bread I made in one of my videos, you will love this Olive Bread. It’s just as easy as the original bread recipe but filled with delicious black oil-cured olives. Because of the high salt content of the olives you can omit the...
by Anna-Lisa Finger | Sep 29, 2011 | Blog, Healthy Eating
Do you feel bombarded with nutrition information and confused on what to eat? You’re not alone. The USDA conducted some consumer research and discovered that people want a more simplified message but more information. Although the USDA came up with MyPlate...
by Anna-Lisa Finger | Sep 28, 2011 | Nutrition, Vegetarian
A well-stocked pantry can help you whip up nutritious meals without sacrificing taste. Below is a list of foods that provide you with the nutrients most vegans don’t get enough off and enough variety to keep meals interesting. In order to keep the...
by Anna-Lisa Finger | Sep 22, 2011 | Blog
You can estimate how many calories you need per day based on your age, height, gender and activity level using the Harris Benedict equation. Your calorie needs are the amount of calories you require to maintain your current weight. If you want to lose 1 to 2 pounds...
by Anna-Lisa Finger | Sep 21, 2011 | Blog, How to videos, Recipes, Sides, Dips, Spreads, Vegan Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes
These chips are more nutritious and lower in calories than regular chips. They are higher in fiber, lower in fat and salt and are a third of the cost of regular tortilla chips. They are so easy to make that it’s a great recipe to make with your kids. For...
by Anna-Lisa Finger | Sep 20, 2011 | Blog, How to videos, Recipes, Sides, Dips, Spreads, Vegan Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes
This is a very basic and easy Hummus recipe. If you want to make it more interesting, add your own spin by combining any of the following ingredients: chopped cilantro chopped jalapeno chopped chipotle chiles chopped parsley chopped roasted bell peppers Zaatar (spice...