A WAVE of new supplements promise to allow people on low-carbohydrate diets such as the Atkins programme to satisfy their cravings for potatoes and pasta without feeling guilty.
Dozens of so-called “starch neutralisers” and “starch blockers”, with such names as Starch Away, Starch Buster, Carb Intercept and Carbo Grabbers, promise to ease the caloric burden – and dietary regret – of a favourite sandwich or meal. Although some nutrition experts say the non-prescription products could indeed help, they’re no quick fix or cure-all for obesity.
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