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Ditch The Fat Substitutes When Trying To Lose Weight
June 23, 2011 by NewsBot
Fat substitutes used in popular snack foods to help people control weight may have the opposite effect, according to Purdue University research. "These substitutes are meant to mimic the taste of fat in foods that are normally high in fat while providing a lower number of calories, but they may end up confusing the body," said Susan E. Swithers, professor of psychological sciences...