“The action of chewing sends a signal to our bodies that food is coming and time to ramp up digestive function to prepare”, explains Diane Sanfilippo, MD. But if you don’t give your body the promised calories, the wheels in your stomach will start turning as if digesting food, leading to digestive problems, especially in people with irritable bowel syndrome.
Not to mention it can cause tooth decay, jaw pain and diarrhea. If you really want to stop snacking in a healthy way, try drinking lemon water or sparkling spa water with mint and cucumber. And don’t chew anything between meals as it can make you even hungrier!
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