flavoring

Have you ever wondered why certain foods just taste so good and induce extreme cravings in some people?

We all know that our tongue tastes sweet, sour, salty, and bitter, but did you know a Japanese chemist, Kikunae Ikeda, actually isolated a fifth taste back in 1908 called "Umami"?

If healthy food tasted good, perhaps we wouldn't be facing an obesity crisis. Well new research is proposing that using calorie-free sweeteners and seasonings can help people lose significant weight by keeping them fuller and decreasing their consumption.

The Flavor Point Diet is a new book written by Dr David Katz. Dr Katz is associate professor at Yale University School of Public Health. He also is a columnist for Oprah Winfrey's "O" magazine and for eDiets. The Flavor Point diet is based on the premise that by optimizing flavoring in your food - you can achieve satiation or fullness without overeating.