by Anna-Lisa Finger | May 20, 2011 | Blog
Eat less by ordering a small serving of popcorn It is difficult to lose weight and it’s even more difficult to keep weight off; and your environment may have something to do with it. You may be familiar with this scenario. You just finished...
by Anna-Lisa Finger | May 13, 2011 | Blog
Before you buy your next multivitamin, think about how you can improve your overall diet first. According to the CDC, 53% of Americans are taking some type of vitamin or supplement every day but only 32% of Americans meet the recommended dietary guidelines of 2 or...
by Anna-Lisa Finger | May 6, 2011 | Breakfast Foods, Recipes, Sweet Things, Vegetarian Recipes
Carrying energy bars with you can help you eat healthier and save on money and time. But bars can get expensive if you eat them all the time that’s why I came up with my own. These bars are nutritious, easy to make, and less expensive than store bought bars....
by Anna-Lisa Finger | May 6, 2011 | Entrees, Recipes, Vegan Recipes, Vegetarian Recipes
I didn’t know how easy it was to make your own falafel until I tried this recipe which I adapted from Ainsley Harriott. Falafel are ground chickpea patties fried in oil. They are usually served in a pita pocket but can also be eaten platter-style with a...
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by Anna-Lisa Finger | May 4, 2011 | Recipes, Sides, Dips, Spreads, Vegetarian Recipes
Yogurt is a great source of protein and is so easy to make. When I went to India a few years ago, yogurt is made fresh daily. I’m taking it a step further and making a thick Greek-style yogurt but if you prefer regular yogurt you can stop at step 4....
by Anna-Lisa Finger | Apr 30, 2011 | Breads & Pizza, Recipes, Vegan Recipes
Adapted from Jim Lahey, Sullivan Street Bakery in New York City. This is the easiest bread you will ever make. Start it Friday night and you have delicious bread Saturday afternoon. People won’t believe you made it yourself. You will make it over and over...
by Anna-Lisa Finger | Apr 29, 2011 | Blog
Sunlight is one way to get more Vitamin D Vitamin D is also called the “Sunshine Vitamin”, because it can be made by the body with the help of sunlight. It is a fat-soluble vitamin. That means it’s absorbed in fat and can be stored in the...
