Ritwik Roy

Copy Editor, IBT AU
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Ritwik Roy has a master's degree in Advertising and Public Relations. As a kid, he wanted to be a musician and was fondly called "Boom Boom." He is  a self-confessed horror and fantasy movie freak. He joined IBTimes Australia in November 2015. He may be reached at r.roy@ibtimes.com.au.

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Gut bacteria-based milkshake promises to reduce junk food and chocolate cravings

British scientists have come up with a new fibre milkshake that can switch off cravings for fast food, cakes and chocolates. The powder that is taken as a shake contains the fibre inulin-propionate ester and is based on a molecule produced by gut bacteria. This switches off that part of the brain responsible for high calorie cravings.

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