It's your turn to take the Controltrim Challenge

Journalists across the country recently received a surprise package filled with over a dozen brownies, hand-baked by a professional pastry chef. Half of the brownies were made with Controltrim, and half with a traditional recipe.

These journalists were put to the test to participate in our L A Weight Loss Controltrim Challenge, to see if they could tell which brownie contained Controltrim, which cuts fat and calories by 36 percent.

Now, the results are in! Of the 716 journalists joining the Controltrim Challenge, 55 percent guessed incorrectly. In fact, many admitted they couldn't tell the difference between the two.

That's because Controltrim is a fat replacement product developed by the U.S.D.A. It's made from 100 percent whole oat bran, a source of healthy beta-glucans. Controltrim doesn't affect taste or texture. Rather, it replaces up to 50 percent of fat in baked goods, sauces, dressings, desserts, snacks, and beverages when used in recipes.

Controltrim is available exclusively at L A Weight Loss, so if you're interested in trying it, ask your local center for more information about incorporating it into your plan. And don't forget to let us know what you think by commenting here!