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 8, 2021 | Blog, Breakfast Foods, Recipes
These pancakes are not only easy to make, but they are also high in protein. I like to make them on Sunday mornings with a big pot of hot tea or coffee. If you don’t have fresh blueberries, you can also use them frozen; they will defrost when cooked in the...
by Anna-Lisa Finger | Aug 30, 2018 | Blog
I know it’s not easy to eat a healthy breakfast in the morning when your mornings are packed with getting yourself ready, making lunches and having your kids dressed and out the door on time. But if your breakfast consists of coffee and a donut or some other carb-y...
by Anna-Lisa Finger | Feb 29, 2012 | Blog, Nutrition
It’s so easy to go overboard on flour tortillas, pasta, chips and rice. But if you choose the right carbohydrates and what you eat with them, it can help reduce your cravings, help you feel full longer, and can even help you lose weight. Three Steps to keep your carb...
by Anna-Lisa Finger | Oct 12, 2011 | Blog, Recipes, Sides, Dips, Spreads, Vegetarian Recipes
This is a great recipe to introduce brown rice to your family. It’s easy, requires only a few ingredients, and is packed with nutrients. Brown rice is considered a whole grain. Whole Grains include the entire grain: bran, germ and endosperm. Most of the...