Tongue twisters for weight loss
Tricking your tongue into thinking apples taste like hamburgers could be the next big step in fighting obesity, Australian researchers say.
A team at Deakin University hope they will be able to fool tiny tastebuds for fat and salt and fool the receptors into believing healthy foods actually taste deliciously fatty, according to couriermail.com.au
"This would result in much lower salt content in processed foods, lower salt consumption for the general population, and therefore fewer dietary related health risks," said Dr. Russell Keast.
Now, if they could just make crackers taste like chocolate, we would be in business......
-- Amanda Barrett, amNY.com
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Diet Industry Gets Rocked by Newcomer
NEW YORK, June 6 /PRNewswire/ -- With over 10,000 units sold per week since its launch, portionpals(R), an innovative food management tool, is fast becoming the "diet" alternative among celebrities, fashionistas, and those in the 'know.' This "new kid on the block" is gaining market share in a multi- billion dollar industry.
Unlike other weight-loss programs, portionpals(R) doesn't require high start-up costs or recurring monthly food fees. It takes the guess-work out of eating by providing users with the exact USDA recommended servings for meat, poultry, fish, sides and dessert and can be used with myriad nutritional programs.
The five translucent discs are easy-to-use, affordable, compact, and double as a cutting board - clearly making portionpals(R) the new industry 'fav'. Who needs a diet, when you've got portionpals(R).
"The plan is to aid the consumer by giving them a simple guideline that is easily integrated into their overall lifestyle," says entertainment entrepreneur and company founder Paris D'Jon who is putting his money where his mouth is. He has lost over 29 pounds with portionpals(R).
Founded by entrepreneur Paris D'Jon, portionpals(R) (www.portionpal.com) is a five disc food management system using USDA approved guidelines for meal servings. Headquartered in Port Washington, NY, portionpals(R) is rapidly becoming the barometer by which all meals are measured and consumed.
Web site: http://www.portionpals.com/
Posted by: rachel | June 7, 2007 12:44 PM
LOL! I was just thinking, "If they could only make celery taste like chocolate chip cookies!"
Posted by: Anonymous | June 8, 2007 12:22 AM