I make a point of always eating breakfast, but if I have to get it on the run, one place I rarely go is Starbucks. Sure, they have some yogurt and fruit (not to mention those fantastic Americanos), but other than that, the options seem limited to sugary baked goods.

Well, good news Starbucks lovers. The gourmet coffee chain is coming out with some new and improved healthier breakfast offerings, currently referred to as Morning Source. USA Today has all the details, but here are some sample items:

• A protein power plate, available with or without peanut butter.
  
• Oatmeal with a variety of toppings, including fruits and nuts.
  
• Multigrain rolls with almond butter and/or fruit preserves
• Bran muffins.
  

What would you like to see on the new menu?

(Via Fitsugar)

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At one place I worked, the boss used to compensate for making us work weekends by buying us a couple of boxes of donuts to munch on. After many a weekend of eating donuts, a few of us started to get bored -- not to mention a bit heavier -- so we asked if we could start adding some muffins in to the mix. Muffins are a healthy alternative to donuts, right? That was the logical conclusion for me, anyway, since my mother allowed us to eat muffins on a regular basis but not donuts. But was mom right? Are muffins actually better for us? How many calories are there in a chocolate chip muffin anyway?

A) 220
B) 450
C) 620
D) 870

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Fabe's All-Natural Bakery promotes health food choices and health living. Their baked goods have no refined sugars and no trans-fats, but does "healthy" mean that it's good for you? Take a guess at how many calories are in one serving (5.75-oz) of their six-inch round sugar-free carrot cake:

(a) 165 calories, 0g fat
(b) 255 calories, 4.5g fat
(c) 422 calories, 12.7g fat
(d) 610 calories, 42g fat

And to any of you who are thinking of looking up the answer, there's no need. Just click below to find out the truth behind this unassuming treat.

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