Feeling Full - Ingredient Innovations Can Help Dieters Get Past Hunger Pangs
May.10, 2008 in
Health and Fitness
Say the word diet and what comes to mind. Hunger? Deprivation? Starvation? As anyone trying to lose weight knows, the road to a slimmer physique is an intense struggle. As portions decrease and the diet composition changes, bodies respond with hunger pains and loud stomach rumbles, and alleviating some of these unfortunate weight loss symptoms can be challenging. However, nutritional research is leading the way in developing functional foods that curb appetites and increase satiety. Here are a few product development strategies food scientists should consider when formulating functional foods for weight control.