So my question is wouldnt I just get the same results by taking a fiber supplement??
Healthy snowball cookies The recipe has an option to be substitute the sugar with stevia, or with coconut powderIt also has an option to substitute the flour with gluten free flourThey are delicious.
Greek-Style Yoghurt with Caramel Topping and Strawberries - the ultimate in quick healthy meals! My kids are not mad about plain yoghurt recipes, but in this dessert,it is a good foil for the sugary toppingPlus, there is no guilt trip as you are not eating heaps of cream! On top of that, this glamorous little dessert is whipped up in a matter of minutesThis recipe also works very well with mangoes - substitute the strawberries with 2 - 3 ripe mangoes, thinly sliced Very Easy Serves 6 Preparation time: 5 mins Refrigerator time: 1hour Ingredients: 600g strawberries, washed, hulled and dried 2 cups thick yoghurt ? cup dark brown sugar You will need 6 small glass bowlsAlternatively, you can use attractive drinking glassesMethod: 1Slice strawberries in half and divide them between the glass bowls 2Top strawberries with about a third of a cup of thick yoghurt 3Sprinkle the dark brown sugar evenly over the yoghurt 4Now sit the glasses in the refrigerator for about an hourYou will find that the sugar 'melts' on top of the yoghurt.
Glucomannan is a fiber supplementI would recommend eating more high fiber foods that offer more nutrient valueYou will get the same result without having to take a supplementFruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes offer lots of fiberHealthy diets eliminate the need for expensive and less effective supplementsThe supplements are a poor substitute for a healthy diet Hope this helps you!
Healthy Peanut Butter Cake with Chocolate Frosting This Healthy Peanut Butter Cake with Chocolate Frosting is not only low in calories; it taste wonderful too! It only has 160 calories per serving!! Ingredients 2/3 cup unsweetened applesauce 2 cups cake flour 3 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 cup peanut butter 1 cup brown sugar, packed 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 large eggs 1 large egg white 3/4 cup fat-free milk For Frosting 2 3/4 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 teaspoons fat-free milk Directions To make the cake: Place a strainer over a deep bowlSpoon applesauce into the strainer and set aside to drain 15 minutes (you should have about 1/3 cup drained applesauce.) Discard the liquidPreheat the oven to 350 degrees FCoat a 13x9 baking dish with nonstick sprayIn a medium bowl, combine flour and baking powderIn a large bowl, with an electric mixer, beat peanut butter 2 minutesAdd drained applesauce and beat 2 minutesBeat in brown sugar 3 minutes, or until creamyBeat in vanilla extractBeat in eggs, one at a time, then egg whiteBeat in milkAdd flour mixture and mix on low until moistenedPour batter into baking dish and bake 20 -25 minutes, or until center of cake springs back when pressedCool completely in the dish on a rackTO MAKE FROSTING: in a large bowl, combine half of confectioners' sugar, the smart balance, cocoa and vanilla extractBeat until sugar dissolvesAdd remaining sugar and 2 teaspoons of milkBeat just until smoothIf frosting is too thick, add remaining milkSpread frosting on cake when cake is completely cooled.
