August 2012
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Chocolate Zucchini Bread
2 loaves, 8 slices each 1/2 cup chopped walnuts, (1 3/4 ounces) 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup whole-wheat flour 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa, preferably Dutch-process 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 1/2 cups sugar 3/4 cup fruit-based fat replacement, such as Lighter Bake, or unsweetened applesauce 1/4 cup canola oil 1...
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Moist flourless cake
½ cup (50g) cocoa powder ½ cup (125ml) hot water 1½ cups (330g) firmly packed brown sugar 220g unsalted butter, chopped coarsely 200g dark eating chocolate, chopped coarsely 1½ cups (150g) hazelnut meal 6 eggs, beaten lightly 250g strawberries, sliced thinly chocolate ganache
3/4 cup (180ml) cream 300g dark eating chocolate, chopped coarsely
Preheat oven to 170°C/150°C fan-forced. Grease...
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Foods That May Help Save Your Memory
Red beets
Eggplant
Cherries
Broccoli
Apple
Blueberries
Asparagus
Green leafy vegetables
Cinnamon
Rosemary
Celery
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Nutty brownies
TIME: 35 minutes SERVINGS: 8 1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted if lumpy 1/4 tsp baking powder 1/8 tsp salt 2/3 cup packed dark brown sugar 1/4 cup canola oil 1 large egg + 1 large egg white 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips 1 cup chopped walnuts 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Coat an 8” or 9” baking pan with...
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10 Reasons You Should Try P90X
1. No more plateaus. The core idea behind the P90X workout is what Tony calls “muscle confusion.” By doing a different type of workout every day you’ll keep your muscles guessing, which means you’ll keep them working hard. 2. Entertainment. Tony and his crew crack jokes and do all kinds of hilarious moves to keep your mind off the pain. And the dude is funny. 3....
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Foods That Lower Cholesterol Naturally
Oats
Red Wine
Salmon & Fatty Fish
Nuts
Beans
Tea
Chocolate
Spinach
Avocado
Garlic
Olive Oil
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Orange Smoothie
1 navel orange, peeled 1/4 cup fat-free half-and-half or fat-free yogurt 2 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 ice cubes In a blender, combine the orange, half-and-half or yogurt, orange juice concentrate, vanilla, and ice cubes. Process until smooth.
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Eggs Florentine with Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
1 tsp olive oil 1 package (9 ounces) pre-washed spinach 1/3 c fat-free Greek-style yogurt 1/4 c sun-dried tomato pesto (MUFA) 1 tsp vinegar Pinch of salt 4 large eggs 2 whole grain English muffins, split and toasted Freshly ground black pepper 1. Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the spinach and cook (in batches, if necessary) until wilted. 2. Combine the yogurt...
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Spinach Salad
8 large eggs 6 cups baby spinach 4 tablespoons Creamy Blue Cheese Dressing, divided (recipe follows) 1 8-ounce can beets, rinsed and sliced 1 cup carrots, shredded 2 tablespoons chopped pecans, toasted Place eggs in a single layer in a saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook at the lowest simmer for 10 minutes. Pour off the...
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Eat For Faster Fat Loss
1. Fill up on fiber Eat at least 20 grams of fiber per day from whole grains, fruits, and vegetables. Fiber helps keep you feeling full longer—a big benefit when you’re trying to lose weight. 2. Dial up your D Strive for three servings of calcium-rich and vitamin D–rich foods a day to strengthen bones as well as speed weight loss. These nutrients often occur together in foods, especially dairy,...
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7 Grossest Things In Your Food
1. Shellac In Your Candy
Lovers of movie-theater concessions, beware. Nearly everything behind that glass case is steeped in, well, beetlejuice. The hard, shiny shells on candies are often made from shellac, a resin secreted by the lac bug. You may know shellac from its more famous work in varnishes and sealants, but it’s also a mainstay in pill coatings, candy, coffee beans, and even the waxy...
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