Hi Jim and Lee: Amorphophallus konjac (of course pronounced as Jim says) tubers are grounded into a powder that is quite widely used as a dietary suplement. A small packet of this powder in a glass of water taken before meals will replace them. After that glass of water you must drink several others and the powder will absorb them into the stomach , swelling and giving the sensation of being stuffed with an abundant banquet for hours. It is quite disgusting specially when it absorbs water and THEN you drink it. Bettter to drink well stirred into the water when just out of the packet. Best Alberto _________________________________________________________________ Charla con tus amigos en lĂnea mediante MSN Messenger: http://messenger.latam.msn.com/