Can fatty food make you stupid?

Hi All - take a look at this article from the British paper The Daily Mail. Author Helen Russell reports on some recent Oxford University studies that reveal the short and long-term effects of eating high-fat, high-calorie foods : http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1223191/Can-fatty-food-make-stupid.html

Hungry Girl's Mr. Puffy Pumpkinhead Freezy-Cool Whoopie Pie Recipe

Here's a brand new recipe from our good friend Hungry Girl that uses some of our delicious chocolate VitaTops!

PER SERVING(entire recipe, 1 "whoopie pie"): 168 calories, 2g fat, 356mg sodium, 31.5g carbs, 7g fiber, 14g sugars, 8g protein

Ingredients:

• 1 VitaTop (Deep Chocolate, Double Chocolate Dream, or Triple Chocolate Chunk), frozen


• 3 tbsp. Cool Whip Free, thawed


• 2 tbsp. fat-free cream cheese, room temperature


• 2 tbsp. canned pure pumpkin


• 1/4 tsp. cinnamon


• 1/2 no-calorie sweetener packet (like Splenda)

Directions:

1. Carefully slice VitaTop in half lengthwise, so that you are left with 2 thin round Vita "slices." Set aside.


2. In a small bowl, combine all other ingredients. Stir until smooth. Spoon mixture into a small sealable plastic bag, and squeeze it down toward a bottom corner of the bag. Snip a tiny bit of that corner off with scissors, so that you have a makeshift piping bag for distributing the filling.
   


3. Lay the bottom slice of your Vita flat, with the cut side down. The exposed side will be the "face" of Mr. Puffy -- it is the smoothest, most beautiful surface to work on. Carefully draw a jack-o-lantern face on it with the pumpkin mixture: 2 solid triangles for eyes and a squiggly mouth. (See photo!) Set aside.
   


4. Lay the top slice of the Vita flat, with the cut side up. Squeeze ALL of the remaining pumpkin mixture (there will be A LOT!) evenly onto the exposed side. Gently place the other Vita slice -- with the "face" up -- on top, creating a sandwich with a pumpkin-mixture filling.
   


5. Freeze until solid, about 1 hour. Enjoy!

MAKES 1 SERVING

HG Vitas Rock, 2-for-1 Special

For a limited time only, get a special VitaTop offer from our good friend Hungry Girl!

Order TWO PACKS and get 50% OFF when you use promo code: HGROCKS

This special pack contains

• 16 HG-Developed Triple Chocolate Chunk VitaTops


• 16 HG-Developed Double Chocolate Dream VitaTops


• 16 HG-Developed Banana Fudge VitaTops

Offer expires 10/28/09 at midnight, so act fast!

http://www.vitalicious.com/hgoct09.html

We Need Your Help One More Time!!!

Dear Vitalicious Fans,

Thank you for all of your help! Your response has been overwhelming and much appreciated.

We are re-posting this information one more time in the hope that some more people can help us in our goal of getting into Costco Clubs across the country.

Over the past several months our delicious and nutritious VitaTops have been featured, with great success, in select Costco Clubs around the country. Now we need help from our biggest fans in getting your favorite Vita treats into Costco Clubs from coast-to-coast!

If you're a frequent Costco shopper please fill out a customer request form and ask your local Costco to stock Vitalicious VitaMuffins and VitaTops! You can also fill out an online customer request form here: https://www.costco.com/CustomerService/EmailUs.aspx?secure=1

If you're not a Costco shopper, but you’re interested in finding a new way of getting your hands on VitaMuffins and VitaTops, you can stop by and submit a customer request form at your local Costco. You can find a store near you here: http://www.costco.com/Warehouse/locator.aspx

Thank you again for all of your help. We know we can accomplish this goal with you leading the way!

Deep Chocolate VitaTops are back at Meijer Stores!

VitaTops are Back at a Meijer Store Near You!

Dear Vitalicious' Friends,

We are happy to announce that Deep Chocolate VitaTops are once again available at Meijer stores near you. You can find these scrumptious, better-for-you baked goods in the Natural & Organic Frozen Section of these stores.

Please click here to find Meijer stores near you that carry our delicious VitaTops.

Get More Delicious Fiber For Only 100 Calories!

Just one deliciously satisfying Deep Chocolate VitaTop, Golden Corn VitaMuffin, or Deep & Velvety Chocolate Vitabrownie gives you up to 24% of your daily value of fiber, per serving—that's 6g of fiber for every 100 calorie serving and more fiber than a medium-size apple.

Vitalicious fiber-rich products help to curb your appetite, thus better helping you maintain your caloric intake. What’s more, the taste will indulge your senses!

Eating two VitaTops a day gives you almost half the daily value of recommended fiber. You would have to eat as many as 5 servings of mixed nuts to get the same amount of fiber!

For a limited time only, take 5% OFF your next online purchase when you enter coupon code: EFPYQ3YQ9. OR take 10% OFF orders of $100 or more when you enter coupon code: EDCYQ3YQ9. Coupons expire 10/31/09*. Shop Now...

Tastymonial: "I love the VitaTops. What a value for this diet-conscious consumer." - Christine Audi, Sterling, VA

Bake It Happen - Pumpkin Recipe and Coupon Offer

Just Bake It Happen!

Home baking has never been easier or healthier. Now you can bake delicious VitaMuffins and VitaTops at home with VitaMuffin Mixes. Each two-ounce VitaMuffin or VitaTop is just 100 delicious, vitamin-fortified calories.

Follow our easy-to-prepare baking instructions or add your own special ingredients for a one-of-a-kind indulgence.

This Mini Pumpkin VitaMuffins recipe is the perfect autumn breakfast or dessert.

Original VitaMuffin Mix as packaged (2 oz. serving):

100 Calories, 6g Fiber, 0g Fat

Recipe prepared below (2 oz. serving - 2 mini-muffins):

150 Calories, 5g Fiber, 2.5g Fat

Ingredients:

1 package of Blue Bran VitaMuffin Mix

2 egg whites

3/4 cup water

1/2 cup of canned pumpkin

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon cinnamon-sugar

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon allspice

2 Tablespoons Smart Balance Light® Buttery Spread

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a mini-muffin pan with baking cups (for best results use foil baking cups) or use VitaTop baking pans. Set aside.

In large mixing bowl combine Blue Bran VitaMuffin Mix, water, egg whites, canned pumpkin, cinnamon, vanilla extract, ginger and nutmeg. Then melt the Smart Balance® Buttery Spread and pour into bowl. Mix well.

Scoop 1 tablespoon of mix into 24 baking cups or pan. Bake for about 25-25 minutes.

Remove from oven and sprinkle cinnamon-sugar over top of each VitaMuffin and allow thorough cooling. Enjoy!

Tip: Freeze any unused Mini Pumpkin VitaMuffins for a later date.

Get 5% OFF your next online purchase when you enter coupon code ECVYQT4Q9. Coupon expires 10/24/09. Shop Now!

New Vita-Recipe! Pumpkin Pudding VitaTops

This Halloween, celebrate Vitaliciously and enjoy a healthy treat with this delicious and nutritious serving suggestion: Pumpkin Pudding VitaTops.

Original MultiBran VitaTops (per 2 oz. serving): 100 Calories,4g Fiber, 0g Fat

Recipe prepared below (per 2 oz. serving): 134 Calories, 6g Fiber, 2g Fat

Ingredients:

12 MultiBran VitaTops

1/2 cup pumpkin puree

1 pack of fat-free vanilla pudding

5 oz. Cool Whip Lite®

1/8 cup finely chopped pecans

Instructions:

Place MultiBran VitaTops in toaster or heat in the microwave for 20-25 seconds.

In a large bowl, mix pumpkin puree and vanilla pudding together.

Gently stir in Cool Whip Lite®.

Spoon Pumpkin Pudding Mix on top of each MultiBran VitaTop.

For the finishing touch, sprinkle finely chopped pecans over the VitaTops. Serve and enjoy!

For a limited time only, get 30% OFF our Multi-Bran VitaTops and VitaMuffins 16-Pack!* Shop Now...

Free Shipping when you Pick Your Own Chocolate Pack

Pick Your Own Halloween Chocolate Pack

What says "Halloween" better than the taste of chocolate?! Select from ALL of our ghoulishly-good chocolate VitaTop flavors and create your own 24-pack. Choose from:

• Deep Chocolate


• Chocolate Mint


• Chocolate Fig


• Heart Healthy Dark Chocolate Pomegranate


• Hungry Girl’s Triple Chocolate Chunk


• Hungry Girl’s Fudgy Peanut Butter Chip


• Hungry Girl’s Double Chocolate Dream


• Hungry Girl’s Banana Fudge

For a limited time only, pick your own chocolate VitaTop 24-pack and get FREE SHIPPING when you enter coupon code: EHPYQY7Q9. Coupon expires 10/17/09. Shop Now!

Tastymonial: "The chocolate muffin tops are awesome healthier substitutes to candy" - Victoria Armburst, Green Valley, IL

100 Calories Well Spent - Indulge Yourself

According to the "Diet Detective", Charles Platkin, star of WE tv's I Want to Save Your Life, calorie bargains are foods, drinks, products and services that help you live a healthier life. VitaMuffins and VitaTops are the perfect calorie bargains! Here's an example:

By replacing your regular breakfast of cereal and milk with a VitaMuffin or VitaTop, you can save at least 150-300 calories each morning!

What's more, you can get all the vitamins and minerals you need, such as calcium, vitamin D, vitamin C, and many more. Now that's 100-calories well spent!

And here's another bargain: For a limited time only, take 5% OFF your next online purchase when you enter coupon code: EFPYQYQQ9. OR take 10% OFF orders of $100 or more when you enter coupon code: ETPQYQYQ9. Coupons expire 10/10/09*. Shop Now...

Tastymonial: "They are excellent, I eat the muffins for breakfast and the vitatops for a snack through mid-day. Very convenient" Amy Nelson, Kenesaw, NE