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Not So Devilish Eggs

FitSugar — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 03:00:00 -0700

When it comes down to it, Easter is really all about eggs and plenty of them. There always seems to be an excess of hardboiled eggs after the day's festivities wind down. The eternal Easter question seems to be, what to do with all those left over eggs? (Actually, at my house I do field many earnest questions about how the Easter Bunny does his job.)

Here's a way to turn those leftovers into a wonderful snack. Traditional Deviled Eggs contain calorie and fat laden mayonnaise that really has no redeemable nutritional elements. So take your leftover eggs and try this healthy, easy, and super tasty recipe for Not So Devilish Eggs.

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Not So Devilish Eggs
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What to do with all those left over hard boiled eggs? Make a healthy treat with this easy, recipe.

Ingredients

1 dozen hard boiled eggs
1 16 oz. container of Hummus (you can go with any variety you want)
A few pinches of Paprika
A handful of slivered almonds

Directions

Cut the eggs in halves (length-wise) and remove the yolk.
Fill the hole where the yolk was in each half with a scoop of hummus.
Top with a few raw, slivered almonds and a pinch of paprika.
Serve and eat!

Why we like it: Deviled eggs are a typical and easy snack but hardly a healthy one due to the yolk and mayonnaise concoction that makes the deviled egg so devilish.
Hummus (rather than a yolk-mayo mixture) cuts the fat and adds iron.
Paprika adds a bit of Lycopene.
Almonds provide some good fats (yup, such a thing exists) that help lower cholesterol.
Egg whites are always a great source of protein.

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The Incredible, Edible Egg

FitSugar — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 02:00:00 -0700

I love eggs and it being Easter, I thought I would celebrate with a quiz about them! Not only are they lovely when dyed, they are nutritious! Take this short quiz and see how well you know eggs.

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Holiday Eating Tip: Healthier Easter Basket

FitSugar — Wed, 19 Mar 2008 14:45:00 -0700

Easter is coming up this Sunday, and for those of you who celebrate and are also trying to watch your weight, this means another holiday of dealing with candy and sweets. The positive side is that there is no rule that says you have to fill your Easter basket with pounds of chocolate eggs and jellybeans. Fill your basket with these healthier alternatives instead:

Carrots (since the Easter Bunny likes to share)
Fresh fruit
Homemade cookies that are filled with healthy ingredients like oats, raisins, dried cranberries, walnuts, and dark chocolate chips
Bars of Dark chocolate
Colored eggs made with homemade dyes
Dark chocolate covered peanuts, pretzels, or raisins
Mini banana bread muffins
Fitness DVDs
A scented candle
Animal shaped hand soaps (my girls love these)

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A jar of all fruit jam
Energy bars
A potted plant
Small picture frames
Trail mix
Herbal teas and a mug
A CD of relaxing music
For kids: a coloring book, colored pencils, puzzles, small toys, stuffed bunnies, stickers, play-doh, magnets, disposable cameras, packets of seeds and gardening tools, plastic eggs filled with coins or beads, Silly Putty (it even comes in its own egg), and books about Easter.

Fit's Tips: I don't believe in denying yourself anything, especially during special family and holiday times. Make sure you do enjoy the treats you love, but do so in moderation. So if you get a 12 inch chocolate bunny then you may just want to eat one ear, instead of the entire bunny in one sitting.

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