OK, all together now, lets say "hydroxypropylmethylcellulose." Too hard. Well that doesn't matter. This 28-letter word could be the light at the end of the tunnel for fast food addicts. As many of you know, I gave up fast food for Lent, which means no more until Easter.
I've fallen off the wagon more than once, which shows the depth of my addiction to the drive-thru lifestyle. I've often been chagrined with thoughts of a lifetime - probably noticeably shortened - without ever throwing off the shackles of greasy cheeseburgers and french fries. But if I, and many like me, can cut back on such a diet, there might be a way to lessen the effects of the high-fat foods when we do partake.
That is where hydroxypropylmethylcellulose comes into play. Multiple stories and studies have shown that this cellulose dietary fiber can actually ameliorate the effect of high-fat and even high-carb foods. Studies on animals and humans have shown that test subjects on such diets developed insulin resistance, which can lead to Type 2 diabetes. But those who ate the same diet with hydroxypropylmethylcellulose — sometimes spelled with two words, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose — did not become insulin resistant.
Yeah!
Sure, you still have to deal with potential side effects like high cholesterol and increased sodium intake. But every little bit would help, right?
