UQ Scientists Target Mango Skin for Fat Reduction

It may be possible to re-engineer fat cells to burn calories, suggests new University of California, San Francisco research. A protein called PRDM16, which is found in both humans and mice, appears to make fat cells burn metabolically active. Although most diet drugs...
Apple and Honey Scones

Apple and Honey Scones

Ingredients: 2 cups all purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 2/3 cup toasted wheat germ 1/3 cup margarine 1-1/4 cups finely chopped apple 1/2 cup skim milk 1/4 cup...
Apple and Honey Scones

Old-Fashioned Baked Custard

Ingredients: Three large eggs, slightly beaten, or 3/4-cup egg substitute 2 tablespoons sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 cups fat-free milk 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract Pinch of ground cinnamon Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In a large bowl,...
Cranberry Nut Tea Cake

Cranberry Nut Tea Cake

Ingredients: 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup sugar 2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 3/4 cup orange juice 1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons canola or corn oil 1 large egg 1/2 cup fresh or thawed frozen cranberries, chopped 1/2 cup...
Apple and Honey Scones

Hearty Corn Cakes

Ingredients: 1-1/4 cup flour ¼ cup plus 3-tablespoons measurable sweetener (preferably Splenda®) ¾ cup stone ground yellow corn meal 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup fat free (skim) milk 1 tablespoon honey ¼ cup olive oil...