Monthly Archives: December 2013
Eat Chocolate Cake Without The Guilt
December 20, 2013
Studies have shown that people who eat sweet treats with an attitude of celebration are more likely to stay fit compared with those who are often plagued with guilt after eating. Those who experience guilt are more likely to gain some unwanted pounds.
This study was published in the current online edition of the journal Appetite, and it shows that how we see treats, such as chocolate cake, is just as important as its caloric value when it comes down to expanding waistlines.
Triple Chocolate Granola
December 18, 2013
Baking for people with food restrictions can be a little tricky, considering cross-contamination issues, but with the right preparation, it can be just as fun and fulfilling!
This is one of those recipes that can be easily made for those without food restrictions, or easily adapted for those who have to be careful of certain ingredients. This one is real simple to make, only requiring a few minutes of your precious time to combine ingredients.
To get those yummy chocolate clusters, you can toss in mini dairy-free chocolate chips while the granola is still quite warm. The decadence you get from the melty, gooey goodness of it is oh so good!
Violent Video Games and Chocolate
December 13, 2013
This particular research took place in Italy, involving 170 teenagers showing their skills in a violent video game, like Grand Theft Auto III, or a non-violent game like MiniGolf 3D, in a span of 45 minutes. A bowl of chocolate was beside the gaming console while they were playing. They knew they could eat the candies, albeit they were told that it was unhealthy to devour so much chocolates in a short period of time.
Those who played violent video games ate three times as much chocolates as those who played non-violent ones. After playing, the participants went through a 10-item logic test where they got one ticket for a prize raffle for every question they answered correctly. After learning the number of answers they got right, they were told to get the corresponding number of tickets from an envelope while not being watched.
Hot Chocolate on a Stick
December 11, 2013
'Tis the season to give gifts!! Hot Chocolate on a Stick, anyone? It screams thoughtfulness and creativity. Not only does it warm your taste buds, but your heart, as well. Here is a creative twist to the traditional and dearly loved hot chocolate, you can whip it up with kids, and it's also a surefire way to impress the hard-to-impress people on your list.
Are You Ready For White Chocolate Pringles?
December 6, 2013
This product serves as a simpler sequel to last holiday season’s White Chocolate Peppermint Pringles. White chocolate’s fan base is pretty small, as compared to the humongous number of people who swear by the darker varieties, considered as "real chocolate."
Kellogg's second attempt with Pringles is actually worth mentioning, considering how the prior white chocolate experiment didn’t pan out very well. "Imagine mouthwash gone bad, and then put on a potato chip," says the Huffington Post. Taste testers at Today.com claimed that such chips were “unanimously despised, with one staffer comparing it to a Pringle with ‘a thin layer of toothpaste on it.’"
Chocolate Eggnog Cupcakes with Rum-Infused Frosting
December 4, 2013
Who wouldn't swear by the rich taste of eggnog and chocolate rolled into cupcakes? Long considered a traditional Christmas beverage, eggnog is mixed with chocolate in this mouthwatering cupcake recipe. And the frosting? It’s rum-infused! Sounds like a very Merry Christmas, indeed!