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Slimmed Down Brownies Recipe
I consider brownies the perfect barbecue dessert. My standard recipe is similar to most; it contains a whole stick of butter, a couple of eggs and a cup and a half of sugar. Shape magazine recently featured brownies in their new recipe makeover column.
Food Review: Protein Bakery Cookies and Brownies
Healthy sweets can be healthy in different ways. In the case of Protein Bakery, it's not because the treats are low fat or low cal. Rather, they shun the artificial additives and are designed to satisfy your hunger more than the typical junk food.
10 Foods that Are Hard to Digest
Some foods are rough on your digestive system creating serious discomfort and gas. Not fun at all. You may have your own culprits, but MSN.com has come up with the top ten foods that are hard to digest:
- Ice Cream: Can cause stomach trouble when eaten in large amounts because it’s essentially all fat, and fat lingers in the stomach longer than other foods before getting digested.
Dr. Oetker Knows Brownies
The other day I had a craving for boxed brownies, like my mom used to make.
I know the Duncan Hines I grew up with is so very tasty, but it isn't exactly healthy - it's completely processed and made with white flour and white sugar. So I checked to see if I could find a healthier version at the health food store.
Save Your Money: No Pudge Brownie Mix
I am always on the hunt for healthy alternatives for our tasty favorites. I came across No Pudge Fudge Brownie Mix and was instantly drawn to it because of the "Just add yogurt" claim on the box. I love yogurt and I love brownies so I had to try this.
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Healthy Dose Link Time!
Sunny over at Body by Glamour knows we all love to try healthy brownie recipes. Yes, the words "healthy" and "brownie" are not mutually exclusive.
Complete Running celebrates the new world marathon record.
Speak Up: Which Treat is Worth it?
Well, I know that all of you try to be healthy eaters for the most part (you wouldn't be reading FitSugar if you weren't).
That doesn't mean you don't have cravings for decadent desserts and fried foods.
Rich peanut butter brownie sundaes, creamy triple chocolate mousse, French fries covered in melted cheddar cheese, butter cream filled cake, crispy onions rings, Ben & Jerry's Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough ice cream in a chocolate-dipped waffle cone...
Why We Overeat: We Crave Fattening Foods
Juicy hamburgers, crispy French fries smothered in cheese, brownie sundaes topped with ice cream — why can't we say no to these fattening foods? We can't help it, according to Health magazine. Dr.
When It Comes to Working Out, Just Do It
Recent studies show that for some people, exercise is second nature, and for others (most of us), it takes willpower to make yourself do it. The problem is, if we use up our willpower or self-control for other things during the day like resisting the urge to hit the snooze button, or not giving in to your cravings for the brownies a co-worker brought in, then we won't have enough willpower left over to push ourselves to get to the gym. Willpower is like money in our wallet — scientists believe we only have a certain amount of it and if it's spent on one thing, it can't be used on another.
How to Sneak More Veggies Into Your Diet
Making veggies a big part of your daily diet is a must because they're low in calories, high in fiber, and contain so many beneficial nutrients. Unfortunately, we don't crave broccoli like we do a big bowl of ice cream, so here are some suggestions from FitSugar readers on ways to sneak veggies into your foods without your taste buds knowing.
- UrbanBohemian says, "I like to put my own veggies in marinara sauce when I eat pasta.
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