Diet Food Reviews
Slim Mints
By: | May 12, 2005
'Lose weight and freshen your breath ... at the same time' is what the makers of Slim Mints promote. I must say, from a product development standpoint, this is one of the most interesting finds that I have come across. Not too many companies (that I know of) are marketing weight loss supplements as a mint, or even in a chewable form. This may be something for them to look into. I would rather chew a tablet than take a pill anyday. But would consumers take them seriously? Maybe having two forms of the product is the answer.
Anyhow, letting the food scientist in me take a back seat for a minute, I found these mints in CVS for $0.99 for about 50 mints. They taste great - like mints and are made using Splenda. They contain two ingredients which are supposed to increase metabolism (L-carnitine) and control appetite (Chromium). L-Carnitine is a non-essential organic nutrient synthesized from essential amino acids. Chromium is one of the 16 essential trace minerals, and in its biologically active form, chromium helps insulin metabolize fat, turn protein into muscle and convert sugar into energy.
A note on the website says not to eat more than 12 a day - PUT IT ON THE LABEL people! I think that's pretty important information, don't you? You are supposed to eat 1 or 2 about 30 minutes before each meal. I have been eating these mints for a few days now. I can't say whether it works or not, but I think it has curbed my voracious appetite a little bit. It's either that, or the fact that I'm currently on a diet makes me consciously eat less. I personally think it works for me, but I've told a few people, and some (Robert) are pretty skeptical and wouldn't even try one.
Note that dietary supplements are not regulated by the FDA and these claims are unsubstantiated by any research. Therfore, I have to give this an overall rating of 3 stars. I will say, I like them though, and since I eat mints regularly, I think I'll be buying these for the entire summer to see if it really helps.
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I love SlimMints. I'll actually say that the "slim" part of the name is what attracted me @ first. But, after trying them. Their taste is simply addicting. To me it tastes like a sweet dulled down peppermint w/ a hint of vanilla. It definatley curbs my cravings for sweet stuff.
I have to say I was skeptical about the mints. But I wanted something to curb my huge appetite, and they actually do curb your appetite, not to extreme levels, but to where you don't wanna eat as much, or eat smaller portions and then you get full. They aren't that great, but could be a minor help with dieting. Taste is so-so. Not bad but not good either.
At first, the taste was not very appealing. But after a few.they are ADDICTING! (ps- it does say to only take 10 a day on the package i got)
Hi my name is Vasugi and i'm from Singapore. SLIM MINTS are not popular here as a result there is no sale for this product at all. could u kindly help me by giving the contact personnel so that i can order the products from them directly. thank you
Hi my name is Vasugi and i'm from Singapore. SLIM MINTS are not popular here as a result there is no sale for this product at all. could u kindly help me by giving the contact personnel so that i can order the products from them directly. thank you