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Chew on This: Chewing gum before a meal is often recommended as a way to reduce hunger and eat less. But a recent study published in the journal Eating Behaviors debunks this belief. It showed that gum chewing not only had no effect on calories consumed, but chewing mint-flavored gum reduced the intake of healthy food such as fruit and increased the likelihood of eating junk food such as potato chips and candy. The studys researchers believe the minty flavor of the gum gave fruits and vegetables a bitter flavor.
Posted on: Mon, 04 Aug 2014 15:15:00 +0000

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