Chewing Gum Can Help You Lose Weight
Quick Tip: Chewing Gum Can Help You Lose Weight
Quick Tip: Chewing Gum Can Help You Lose WeightAfternoon cravings sabotaging your weight loss efforts? Quell that “snack attack” by reaching for a stick of gum instead. A recent study found that chewing a piece of gum for as little as fifteen minutes may help you feel less hungry between meals and reduce cravings, especially for sweet treats. As a bonus, chewing gum also appears to give you an intellectual edge. Another study recently found that students who chewed gum during tests got better scores! For best results, choose a sugarless gum.
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Monica Reinagel is a board-certified licensed nutritionist, author, and the creator of one of iTunes’ most highly ranked health and fitness podcasts. Her advice is regularly featured on the TODAY show, Dr. Oz, NPR, and in the nation’s leading newspapers, magazines, and websites. Do you have a nutrition question? Call the Nutrition Diva listener line at 443-961-6206. Your question could be featured on the show.
