Weight loss abstract
A diabetic nutrition and weight loss drink powder composition comprising
a major amount of isolated soy protein, milk protein isolate, and
fructose; a minor amount of inulin, guar gum, potassium chloride,
microcrystalline cellulose, and flavoring selected from the group
of strawberry, vanilla and chocolate; and a minute amount of a 24
vitamin and mineral mixture, D,L-methionine, magnesium oxide, a
dried cream extract, coloring, precipitated silicon dioxide, and
acesulfame potassium salt; whereby addition of the composition to
water results in a tasteful, nutritious drink for diabetic people.
Weight loss claims
I claim:
1. A diabetic nutritional and weight loss composition formulated
as a powder, said composition comprising: about 44% by weight of
isolated soy protein; about 20% by weight of milk protein isolate;
about 15% by weight of fructose; about 10% by weight of inulin;
about 3% by weight of guar gum; about 3% by weight of potassium
chloride; about 2% by weight of flavoring; about 1% by weight of
microcrystalline cellulose; about 0.3% sodium chloride; about 0.4%
by weight of vitamin/mineral premix; about 0.3% by weight of D,L-methionine;
about 0.3% by weight of magnesium oxide; about 0.2% by weight of
dried cream extract; about 0.2% by weight of silicon dioxide; and
about 0.2% by weight of potassium acesulfame.
2. A diabetic nutritional and weight loss composition formulated
as a powder, said composition comprising: about 30% by weight of
isolated soy protein; about 20% by weight of milk protein isolate;
about 15% by weight of fructose; about 10% by weight of inulin;
about 3% by weight of guar gum; about 3% by weight of potassium
chloride; about 2% by weight of flavoring; about 1% by weight of
microcrystalline cellulose; about 0.3% sodium chloride; about 0.4%
by weight of vitamin/mineral premix; about 0.3% by weight of D,L-methionine;
about 0.3% by weight of magnesium oxide; about 0.2% by weight of
dried cream extract; about 0.2% by weight of silicon dioxide; and
about 0.2% by weight of potassium acesulfame.
Weight loss description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates generally to nutritional drink compositions.
More specifically, the invention is a powdered food supplement that
is mixed with water to prepare a liquid drink for diabetic people
in order to maintain proper nutrition and weight management, while
controlling and stabilizing blood sugar levels.
2. Description of the Related Art
The related art of interest describes various nutritional liquid
compositions, but none discloses the present invention. There is
a distinct need for diabetic people to have nutritious flavored
drink compositions that help maintain blood sugar levels and which
will not add excessive calories, but still have adequate nutritional
value and an attractive taste. The related art will be discussed
in the order of perceived relevance to the present invention.
U.S. Pat. No. 6,241,996 B1 issued on Jun. 5, 2001, to Douglas E.
Hahn and a corresponding U.S. Patent Application Publication No.
U.S. 2001/0018066 A1 published Aug. 30, 2001, describe liquid soy
products for oral and enteral administration comprising (1) 4-10
wt. % soybean protein isolate or 1-5 wt. % soy protein concentrate;
(2) 18-30 wt. % of a carbohydrate having a dextrose equivalent of
20-30 selected from corn syrup, corn syrup solids, maltodextrin,
fructose, sucrose, glucose, and mixtures thereof; (3) up to 0.5
wt. % gum selected from kappa, iota or lambda carrageenan, guar
gum, locust bean gum, and mixtures thereof; (4) 0.05-0.30 wt. %
trimagnesium phosphate as a protein stabilizer; (5) vitamins, minerals,
flavors, fiber, sweeteners, coloring agents, antibiotics, enzymes,
bulking agents, medicaments, and mixtures thereof; and (6) water.
The compositions are distinguishable for requiring trimagnesium
phosphate, and are not designed for diabetic people.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,985,339 issued on Nov. 16, 1999, to A. Reza Kamarei
describes refrigeration-shelf-stable and ready-to-drink complete
nutritional compositions comprising (a) 10-25% of daily carbohydrate;
(b) 5-40% of the daily value of protein; (c) 20-50% of the daily
value of vitamins A, B6, B12, D, and K, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin,
folate, biotin, pantothenic acid, phosphorus, iodine, magnesium,
zinc, selenium, copper, manganese, chromium, and molybdenum; (d)
5-25% of daily requirement of potassium; (e) 0.1-20% of daily requirement
of sodium; (f) 20-80% of vitamins C and E, and calcium; and (g)
5-40% of daily value of chloride; and (h) wherein the total calorie
content is 5-20% of the daily value based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
The composition is distinguishable for being limited to a refrigerated
composition, and being based on a rigid daily calorie diet.
U.S. Pat. No. 6,150,399 issued on Nov. 21, 2000, and U.S. Pat.
No. 6,372,782 B1 issued on Apr. 16, 2002, to Gauravkumar C. Patel
et al. describe calcium enriched soy-based nutritional products
comprising (1) at least 0.7 mg. isoflavones/gm. soy protein, (2)
at least 0.5 mg. genistein (an isoflavone)/gm. soy protein, (3)
at least 35% of the Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDI) of calcium
and a soluble calcium source less than 100 ppm, (4) a lipid system
containing 20% corn oil, 40% oleic safflower oil, and 40% canola
oil; (5) a stabilizer system containing 1500-2500 ppm cellulose
gel and carrageenan; (6) a carbohydrate system containing 35-40%
corn syrup, 15-22% maltodextrin, and 43-45% sucrose; (7) vitamins
A, B1, B2, B6, B12, C, D, E, K, beta-carotene, biotin, folic acid,
pantothenic acid, niacin, and choline; and (8) minerals magnesium,
potassium, sodium, phosphorous, iron, zinc, manganese, copper, iodine,
chromium, molybdenum, and selenium. The dietary compositions are
distinguishable for their emphasis on calcium and carbohydrates.
U.S. Patent Publication No. 2002/0039619 A1 published on Apr. 4,
2002, for Charles W. Monagle describes a liquid or dry nutritional
food product comprising (a) at least 60% soy protein; (b) a combined
monosaccharide and sucrose content of at least 10% of dry matter;
(c) a combined raffinose and stachyose content of less than 5% of
dry matter; and (d) being free of glactinol. The soy is not from
low oligosaccharide soybeans. The product is treated with an enzyme
such as alpha-glycosidase. The food product is distinguishable for
requiring enzyme processing.
U.S. Statutory Invention Registration No. H1620 published on Dec.
3, 1996, for Kenneth M. Dolan et al. describes a dry chocolate flavored
beverage mix composition comprising by weight %: (a) 3-13% cocoa
powder; (b) 40-60% sucrose; (c) 3-5% caramel powder; (d) 10-20 malt
extract; (e) 0.25-1.0% sodium chloride; (f) 10-32% powdered non-dairy
creamer containing 40-60% vegetable fat; (g) 0.02% carboxymethylcellulose;
(h) up to 1.0% lecithin; (i) an effective amount of an antioxidant
such as butylated hydroxyanisole, butylated hydroxytoluene and mixtures
thereof; (j) up to 6% water; (k) up to 6% of a protein source such
as soy protein concentrate, soy protein isolate, pea protein, corn
protein, rice protein, lactalbumin, casein, whey solids, dehydrated
milk powder, non-fat milk powder, and whey protein concentrate;
(1) vitamins A, C, D, E, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic
acid, and folic acid; and (m) minerals such as iron, iodine, calcium,
magnesium, zinc, potassium, and phosphorous. The composition is
distinguishable for requiring large contents of sugar and malt.
U.S. Pat. No. 3,653,912 issued on Apr. 4, 1972, to William E. Koski
et al. describes a dispersed soy product in water beverage prepared
by adding to soy milk, sodium hydroxide, ammonium hydroxide, ammonia
or tri-sodium phosphate to raise the pH to 12 and adding citric
acid or phosphoric acid to reduce the pH to 7 or 8. The solution
is spray dried to a powder and added to milk, orange juice or water
to form the beverage. The soy product is distinguishable for requiring
acid and base treatment of soy milk.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,858,449 issued on Jan. 12, 1999, to Donald L. Crank
et al. describes an isoflavone-enriched soy protein composition
for addition to infant formulas, nutritional beverages, milk replacements,
soy extended bolognas, imitation processed cheese spreads, water-injected
hams, yogurts, and frozen desserts. The primary object of the processing
of soy protein isolate was to reduce the objectionable soy taste.
The manufacturing process requires numerous heating and solids separation
steps to obtain the desired product with less soy taste. The composition
is distinguishable for being limited to a processed soy product.
U.S. Pat. No. 4,687,782 issued on U.S. Pat. No. 4,687,782, to Eugene
R. Brantman describes a nutritional composition of enhancing skeletal
muscle adapted to exercise training comprising an aqueous amino
acid mixture consisting of (1) 0.7 to 1.8 wt. % carnitine; (2) 8-3.4
wt. % glutamine; (3) 23.2 to 31.2 wt. % isoleucine; (4) 23.6 to
31.2 wt. % valine; (5) proteins such as casein, soy protein and
lactalbumin; (6) carbohydrates such as syrup solids and sucrose;
(7) fats such as sunflower oil, soybean oil and a triglyceride;
(8) vitamins B1, B2, B6, B12, C, niacin, biotin, choline, and pantothenate;
and (9) minerals such as sodium, magnesium, potassium, calcium,
phosphate, and chloride. The composition is distinguishable for
requiring an amino acid mixture, carbohydrates and fats.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,968,896 issued on Oct. 19, 1999, to Stacey J. Bell
et al. describes a nutritional supplement composition in the form
of a non-baked extruded bar for preoperative feeding containing
(1) 10-75 gm. carbohydrate (corn syrup, corn starch, sugars, etc.);
(2) 5-50 gm. protein (whey, egg, soy protein, and soy protein isolate);
(3) 3-30 gm. fats and oils (soybean oil, butter, canola oil, corn
oil, sesame seed oil, olive oil, fish oil, etc.) ; and (4) a therapeutic
amount of an antioxidant, i.e., vitamins A, C and E. The solid composition
is distinguishable for required high amounts of carbohydrates, oils
and fats.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,002,779 issued on Mar. 26, 1991, to Haile Mehansho
et al. describes a dry stable chocolate beverage containing iron
and vitamin C. The iron source is ferrous fumarate, ferrous succinate
or iron-sugar complexes such as ferrous fumarate, ferrous succinate,
ferrous sucrate-malate, iron fructate-malate, iron sucrate-citrate,
iron fructate-ascorbate or mixtures thereof. The primary vitamin
is ascorbic acid, and optionally vitamins A, B, D and E. Other minerals
include calcium, zinc and copper. The beverage contains dry mild
solids such as up to 25% non-fat milk solids, 0.05%-20% cocoa or
chocolate solids and 0.5%-85% sweetener. Less than 5% water and
5% total fat is contained. The composition is distinguishable for
requiring a high content of iron and sugar, and lacking soy products.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,641,531 issued on Jun. 24, 1997, to Jeffrey W.
Liebrecht et al. describes a clear liquid nutritional supplement
beverage containing 1-10 Wt. % whey protein isolate, carbohydrate
(sucrose, glucose, maltodextrin, fructose, and corn syrup solids),
vitamins, trace minerals, and acidified by a mixture of hydrochloric
acid, malic acid and citric acid to a pH of 2.8-3.3. The composition
is distinguishable for lacking soy.
U.S. Pat. No. 6,071,547 issued on Jun. 6, 2000, to Steven M. Schechter
describes a dry mix formulation for a nutritional drink having (1)
15-30 wt. % protein (spray dried sweet dairy whey); (2) 15-30 wt.
% of low melting fat, sodium caseinate and corn syrup solids; (3)
0.1 wt. % vegetable gum (carboxymethyl-cellulose); (4) 0.1-1 wt.
% dispersant (soya lecithin); (5) 40-60 wt. % carbohydrate (corn
syrup); (6) 1-3 wt. % (malic acid, tartaric acid, fumaric acid,
and citric acid); and optionally (7) vitamins and minerals. The
composition is distinguishable for requiring large amounts of dairy
whey and fats.
PCT Patent Publication No. WO 97/37547 published on Oct. 16, 1997,
for Donald L. Grant et al. describes an isoflavone-enriched soy
protein product and its method of manufacture. The composition comprises
an isoflavone-enriched soy protein product having a low stachyose
and high sugar flour content which is an ingredient in the production
of dairy or meat based food products such as an infant formula,
nutritional beverage, milk replacer, soy extended bologna, imitation
processed cheese spread, water-injected ham, yogurt, and frozen
dessert. The product composition is distinguishable for being limited
to the isoflavone-enriched soy protein product having a high sugar
flour content.
None of the above inventions and patents, taken either singularly
or in combination, is seen to describe the instant invention as
claimed. Thus, diabetic weight loss drink compositions solving the
aforementioned problems is desired.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention is directed to a dry, powdered, nutritious
food supplement for diabetic people. The powdered food supplement
drink is available in three different flavors, i.e., vanilla, strawberry,
and chocolate. The food supplement powder is dissolved in water
to form a drink mixture which contains a soy protein as its main
ingredient and milk protein isolate, fructose and chicory inulin
as secondary ingredients. Minor amounts of guar gum, microcrystalline
cellulose, potassium chloride, sodium chloride, flavorings, D,L-methionine,
magnesium oxide, dried cream extract, vitamin/mineral premixture,
silica, beta-carotene, acesulfame potassium salt, and non-nutritive
sweeteners are added. The packaged dry powdered food supplement
drink has a shelf life of a minimum of one year when stored at less
than 70.degree. F. and less than 50% relative humidity.
Accordingly, it is a principal object of the invention to provide
a nutritious and weight reducing food supplement composition for
diabetic people.
It is another object of the invention to provide a nutritious food
supplement composition containing a soy protein as its main ingredient
with milk protein isolate, fructose and chicory inulin as secondary
ingredients.
It is a further object of the invention to provide a nutritious
flavored drink composition containing minor amounts of chicory Inulin,
guar gum, microcrystalline cellulose, potassium chloride, sodium
chloride (salt), DL-methionine, magnesium oxide, dried cream extract,
vitamin/mineral premixture, silica, beta-carotene, and acesulfame
potassium salt (a non-nutritive sweetener).
Still another object of the invention is to provide a nutritious
food supplement composition in package form having a minimum shelf
life of one year.
It is an object of the invention to provide improved elements and
arrangements thereof for the purposes described which is inexpensive,
dependable and fully effective in accomplishing its intended purposes.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
The present invention is directed to a liquid nutritious food supplement
for diabetic people who must watch their caloric intake daily to
maintain their blood sugar at a certain level, such as 110 to 150
mg./deciliter blood. This food supplement drink would enable diabetic
people to enjoy tasty food with the knowledge that low glycemic
carbohydrates were used in developing this product to aid in maintaining
their blood sugar levels. The food supplement drink is packaged
in powder form and can be prepared by mixing with water. At least
three different flavors such as vanilla, strawberry, and chocolate
are provided to avoid monotonous consumption of a single flavor.
The food supplement powder contains a soy protein as its main ingredient
with milk protein isolate, fructose and chicory inulin as secondary
ingredients. Minor amounts of guar gum, potassium chloride, salt,
DL-methionine. magnesium oxide, dried cream extract, vitamin and
mineral premixture, silica, beta-carotene, and acesulfame potassium
salt (a non-nutritive sweetener) are included in the supplement.
When the food supplement drink powder is packaged in aluminum coated
paper envelopes, it has a shelf life of a minimum of one year when
stored at less than 70.degree. F. and less than 50% relative humidity.
Further and more complete objects and advantages of the present
invention will become readily apparent by reference to the following
specification and claims.
A representative specific formula for a strawberry drink composition
is as follows.
Amount/serving/gm. Food Item % Weight 12.0 Isolated soy protein
43.95 5.8 Milk protein isolate (milk whey) 21.24 4.25 Fructose 15.56
2.4 Chicory Inulin 8.79 0.7 Guar gum 2.56 0.55 Potassium chloride
3.11 0.3 Sodium chloride 0.3 0.5 Strawberry flavor 1.83 0.35 Microcrystalline
cellulose 1.28 0.1 Vitamin/Mineral Premix - Fortitech 0.37 0.09
D,L-methionine 0.33 0.09 Magnesium oxide 0.33 0.05 Dried cream extract
0.18 0.0065 FD & C Red #40 coloring 0.02 0.05 Silicon dioxide
(precipitated) 0.18 0.07 C.sub.4 H.sub.4 NO.sub.4 KS as potassium
acesulfame 0.26
The nutrients in a packet for one serving of 27.31 gm. or 0.96
oz. are as follows: 87.09 calories, 14.22 gm. protein, 9.02 gm.
carbohydrates, 3.03 dietary fiber, 5% calories from fat, 0.55 gm.
total fat, 1,000 I.U. vitamin A, 21.74 mg. vitamin C, and 37% calories
from the carbohydrate.
The specific identities of the brand products listed above are
as follows:
Inulin is a powder mixture of oligosaccharide and polysaccharide
composed of fructose and glucose units.
Milk protein isolate is a spray dried, soluble casein and whey
proteins isolated from fresh skim milk.
The vitamin and mineral premix composition containing 24 essential
items for a 100 mg. serving is as follows:
13 vitamins: 1,000 I.U. vitamin A as palmitate, USP; 0.45 mg. vitamin
B.sub.1 as thiamin mononitrate, USP-FCC; 0.51 mg. vitamin B.sub.2
as riboflavin; 4.0 mg. vitamin B.sub.3 as niacinamide; 0.60 mgm.
vitamin B.sub.6 as pyridoxine hydrochloride USP-FCC; 0.06 mgm. vitamin
B complex as biotin; 2 mgm. vitamin B complex as pantothenic acid;
0.08 mgm. vitamin B complex as folate, USP-FCC; 1.2 mcgm. vitamin
B.sub.12 as cyanocobalamin, USP-FCC; 18 mgm. vitamin C as ascorbic
acid, USP-FCC; 80 I.U. vitamin D.sub.3 as cholecalciferol; 6 I.U.
vitamin E as acetate, USP; and 15 mcgm. vitamin K as phytonadione,
USP.
11 minerals: 3.0 mgm. iron as ferric orthophosphate, FCC; 3.0 mgm.
zinc as zinc oxide; 0.4 mgm. copper as copper sulfate; 30.0 mcgm.
iodine as potassium iodide, USP-FCC; 0.8 mgm. manganese as manganese
sulfate, USP-FCC; 40 mcgm. molybdenum as sodium molybdate; 30 mcgm.
chromium as chromium chloride, USP; 14 mcgm. selenium as sodium
selenite; 0.09 mcgm. magnesium as magnesium oxide; and a sufficient
quantity of calcium and phosphorous as dicalcium phosphate, FCC.
It is noted that sodium and potassium have been added in the form
of compounds described above, but is not included as an essential
mineral.
The nutrient additive composition for diabetics incorporates low-glycemic
carbohydrates that help maintain the low blood sugar levels required
by a diabetic person. Proteins in the composition come from a source
of the soy and milk additives, which incorporate all necessary amino
acids that help maintain and repair muscles while building the drinker's
immune system. The composition has the following advantages: (1)
low in sugar, i.e. fructose, with less that 5 gm. per serving; (2)
no cholesterol; (3) attractive taste with vanilla, chocolate and
strawberry flavoring; (4) enriched with calcium, chromium and iron;
(5) enriched with vitamins A, B.sub.1, B.sub.2, B.sub.6, B.sub.12,
B complexes (folate and biotin), C, D.sub.3, E, and K.sub.1 ; (6)
low caloric content of 90 calories per serving; (7) soluble fiber,
3 gm. per serving, which drops carbohydrate concentration and slows
a diabetic person's digestion and absorption to prevent wide swings
in blood sugar levels; (8) less than 1 gm. fat per serving; (9)
low glycemic index; (10) high content of soy protein, 9 gm. per
serving, which is beneficial for one's heart; (11) high content
of protein, 14 gm. per serving, due to 9 gm. soy and 5 gm. milk;
(12) low lactose content, less than 1 gm. per serving; and (13)
chromium content improves glucose tolerance in diabetic persons.
The Glycemic Research Institute in Washington, D.C. has officially
granted a seal of approval on Apr. 22, 2002, for these products,
as a certified low glycemic product composition, with a license
number of 1905, for diabetic persons.
The Nutrition and Health Research Clinic of Johns Hopkins Bloomberg
School of Public Health is currently evaluating the efficacy of
these compositions compared to a standard weight loss program in
terms of changes in weight loss in overweight men and women over
a 68 to 86 week long active weight loss and weight maintenance program.
The weight management supplement powder composition is packaged
in aluminized paper packages, which have a shelf life of a minimum
of a year at less than 70.degree. F. and less than 50% relative
humidity.
Thus, a packaged weight management supplement powder composition
containing soy protein and milk protein isolate with specific flavoring
such as strawberry, vanilla and chocolate has been presented to
aid the diabetic person in weight reduction, and maintaining a low
blood sugar level as well as supplying essential vitamins and minerals.
It is to be understood that the present invention is not limited
to the embodiments described above, but encompasses any and all
embodiments within the scope of the following claims.
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