http://www.fortitalk.com The Fortitech Blog. Discussing topics related to strategic nutrition and fortification in food, drink and supplements worldwide. Wed, 16 May 2012 19:52:56 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en British Journal of Nutrition a few years ago reported that only one out of five people, who successfully achieved their weight loss goal using a popular weight loss program, were able to remain at or below their goal weight after two years (Lowe, Kral et al. 2008). Thus, in addition to adopting dietary and life style changes, such as reduced caloric intake and increased regular exercise that initially help to promote weight loss, it is also important to consider what you can do to maintain weight loss and prevent a constant cycle of yo-yo dieting. Energy restriction, associated with losing weight, may increase the drive to eat more. To combat this phenomenon and maintain body weight, look to foods that have high satiety value to curb your feelings of hunger between meals.]]> http://www.fortitalk.com/health-conditions/our-latest-paper-highlights-in-demand-nutrients-targeting-weight-loss/ Beverage Industry posted online its R&D feature about how Americans’ focus on risk factors for heart disease is leading to demand for food and beverages fortified with heart health ingredients. With input from Fortitech’s Chief Scientific Officer Ram Chaudhari, the article – “Prevention at the heart of health concerns: Cardiovascular concerns propel heart health ingredients” – reported on the role of functional products as prevention rather than cure. Ram “caution[ed] that beverage-makers must respond with balanced formulations,” meaning “proper dose, proper quality of the nutrients and proper format.”]]> http://www.fortitalk.com/health-conditions/fortitech%e2%80%99s-ram-chaudhari-talks-heart-health-ingredients-with-beverage-industry-magazine/ fortified foods and beverages – from a simple glass of milk to a more complex energy bar – consumers can rely on to meet their bodies’ demand for this important nutrient.]]> http://www.fortitalk.com/health-conditions/role-of-protein-continues-to-be-proven/ http://www.fortitalk.com/health-conditions/beverage-industry-magazine-taps-fortitech-for-bone-health-feature/ http://www.fortitalk.com/health-conditions/how-fast-you-can-go-may-be-a-measure-of-heart-health/