Claims
- 1. A snack foodstuff for consumption by an individual susceptible to gastric hyperacidity comprising
two or more rapidly digestible carbohydrates, which foodstuff or a mixture thereof with water has a pH equal to or greater than about 6, which foodstuff is substantially free of protein.
- 2. The foodstuff of claim 1 in which at least one of the rapidly digestible carbohydrate comprise maltodextrin.
- 3. The foodstuff of claim 1 in which at least one of the rapidly digestible carbohydrates comprise dextrose.
- 4. The foodstuff of claim 1 in which at least one of the rapidly digestible carbohydrates comprise starch.
- 5. The foodstuff of claim 1 further comprising one or more vitamins.
- 6. The foodstuff of claim 1 further comprising a fluid.
- 7. The foodstuff of claim 6 in which the fluid is water, fruit juice, vegetable juice, coffee, tea, soda, or combinations thereof.
- 8. The foodstuff of claim 1 further comprising a pH buffer.
- 9. The foodstuff of claim 1 in which the foodstuff, the aqueous suspension thereof, or the aqueous solution thereof has a pH of less than about 8.
- 10. The foodstuff of claim 1 in which the foodstuff comprises about 30-40 g maltodextrin, about 10-18 g dextrose, about 1-5 g starch, or combinations thereof.
- 11. The foodstuff of claim 1 further comprising soluble or insoluble fiber.
- 12. The foodstuff of claim 1 in which the foodstuff is a powder, a liquid, a soup, a solid foodstuff, a semi-solid foodstuff, or a frozen confection.
- 13. The foodstuff of claim 12 in which the solid foodstuff is a bar, a chip, a cookie, a cracker, a pasta, a puffed material, or combinations thereof.
- 14. The foodstuff of claim 12 in which the semi-solid foodstuff is a custard, a pudding, a cream, a mousse, a parfait, a yogurt, a gelatin, or combinations thereof.
- 15. The foodstuff of claim 12 in which the liquid is a beverage, a carbonated beverage, a suspension, an infusion, an extract, or combinations thereof.
- 16. The foodstuff of claim 1 in which at least one of the rapidly digestible carbohydrates is maltodextrin, polycose, dextrose, sucrose, maltose, galactose, pre-gelatinized starch, hydroxyethyl starch, corn starch, fructose, corn syrup, corn syrup solids, molasses, honey, mannose, lactose, dextrin, high fructose corn syrup, starch, corn starch, uncooked corn starch, high amylose starch, rice starch, potato starch, tapioca starch, sweet potato starch, yam starch, cassava starch, invert sugar, honey, molasses, glucose, or combinations thereof.
- 17. A method of weight loss for an individual comprising consuming a foodstuff which comprises two or more rapidly digestible carbohydrates, which foodstuff or a mixture thereof with water has a pH equal to or greater than about 6, which foodstuff is substantially free of protein, whereby the individual loses weight.
- 18. The method of claim 17 further comprising substantially limiting a daily caloric intake of the individual, wherein the individual is male, to about 1800 calories or less.
- 19. The method of claim 17 further comprising substantially limiting a daily caloric intake of the individual, wherein the individual is female, to about 1400 calories or less.
- 20. The method of claim 17 in which the foodstuff is a replacement for one or more meals or snacks.
- 21. The method of claim 17 in which the individual suffers from gastric hyperacidity or gastroesophageal reflux.
- 22. The method of claim 17 further comprising consuming about 90% of daily protein at breakfast and lunch.
- 23. The method of claim 17 in which at least one of the rapidly digestible carbohydrate is corn syrup, high fructose corn syrup, starch, corn starch, uncooked corn starch, high amylose starch, maltodextrin, invert sugar, honey, molasses, sucrose, fructose, lactose, glucose, dextrose, galactose, maltose, or combinations thereof.
- 24. The method of claim 17 in which the snack foodstuff comprises about 30-40 g maltodextrin, about 10-18 g dextrose, about 1-5 g starch, or combinations thereof.
- 25. The method of claim 17 in which the foodstuff further comprises a fluid.
- 26. A method of treating gastric hyperacidity associated with obesity comprising consuming one or more replacement snacks as a substitute for a meal or another snack, which snack or a mixture thereof with water has a pH equal to or greater than about 6, whereby gastric hyperacidity is ameliorated.
- 27. The method of claim 26 in which the replacement snack comprises two or more rapidly digestible carbohydrates, which snack is substantially free of protein.
- 28. The method of claim 26 in which the pH is less than about 8.
- 29. A method of treating gastroesophageal reflux comprising consuming one or more replacement snacks as a substitute for a meal or another snack, which snack or a mixture thereof with water has a pH equal to or greater than about 6, whereby gastroesophageal reflux is ameliorated.
- 30. A method of maintaining body weight comprising replacing a conventional snack with a snack foodstuff comprising two or more rapidly digestible carbohydrates, which foodstuff or a mixture thereof with water has a pH equal to or greater than about 6, which foodstuff is substantially free of protein, whereby the body weight is maintained.
- 31. Use of a composition for the preparation of a medicament to induce weight loss in an individual wherein the medicament comprises a foodstuff which comprises two or more rapidly digestible carbohydrates, which foodstuff or a mixture thereof with water has a pH equal to or greater than about 6, which foodstuff is substantially free of protein.
RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/275,127, filed Mar. 13, 2001, which is incorporated herein by reference.
Provisional Applications (1)
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60275127 |
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