Friday, October 26, 2007

Chewing gum can be a good appetite suppressant

Chewing gum - good appetite suppressant


Nowadays, lots of Americans are suffering with obesity problem due to their eating habit. According to lots of weight loss doctor’s appetite is the one of the main cause of overweight. So, its very important to curb your appetite to control you obesity.

Researchers from Glasgow Caledonian University and the Wrigley Science Institute found that Chewing gum can be a good appetite suppressant. Chewing gum is one of the best an afternoon appetite suppressant.

The study found that by chewing gum before an afternoon snack, one would consume 25 less snack calories. While that is not a high number, according to nutritionists, even a slight reduction in caloric intake can have significant effects in the long term.

This study was comprised of 60 adults between the ages of 18 and 54. Each participant consumed a sweet and salty snack after either chewing sweet gum or not chewing gum at all. Hunger, appetite, and cravings were then monitored throughout the remainder of the day. Along with reducing caloric intake, participants reported feeling an improved mood due to reduced anxiety and stress, and increasing contentment and relaxation

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