Science and weight loss

October 27th, 2008

Hi, Everyone –
 
An interesting study was recently reported on by the AP about creating foods that actually trick your body into feeling full. Peter Wilde and his team at the Institute of Food Research in Norwich, England have come up with a very interesting idea. They are developing foods that actually slow the digestive process, making your body think it’s more satiated.
 
As far as the science behind it, they are coating fat in foods with plant proteins. The proteins take longer to break down and, thus, it takes the process longer to digest the fat – making you feel fuller, longer.
 
There is always something new out there in the way of weight-loss science, but I’m curious to hear what you think about this. Do you think it’s the real deal, or not?
 
Dr. Snyder

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