[header] How to resist snacking [title] Chew gum when fighting urges. [step] Instead of indulging in a bag of potato chips, pick your favorite flavor of gum to chew. This will keep you distracted and from eating snacks on impulse.
[header] How to resist snacking [title] Chew gum when fighting urges. [step] Instead of indulging in a bag of potato chips, pick your favorite flavor of gum to chew. This will keep you distracted and from eating snacks on impulse.
[substeps] What this does is sweeten your breath. Chewing on an entire carton of flavored gum can curb cravings for salty snacks. If it helps, practice good chew etiquette when you're chewing. Don't bite out gum after chewing a snack; chew it after a time. People with post-terminal illnesses often feel the urge to snack before meals because of cravings. [substeps] If you're a guy, chew a few shy, bite-sized pieces of gum after meals or snack on crackers before bedtime. Consider sugar-free gum, as regular gum exposes your teeth to unnecessary sugar. [substeps] Sugar-free gum has lower calories with only 5 calories a piece, compared to 10 calories for regular gum.