Rumor has it online: Can chewing gum while walking help you lose weight? 3 tips to avoid obesity

It’s hot in summer, there’s a magic way to get rid of excess fat! The "walking and chewing gum weight loss method" has gone viral in Japan recently, and many people are eager to try it. Doctors point out that chewing can increase adrenaline secretion, improve metabolism, and assist in weight loss. However, when chewing gum, you must choose sugar-free gum and you should master 3 principles for better results.

According to a new study from Waseda University in Tokyo, Japan, chewing gum while walking can speed up the heart rate, allow people to walk farther, and burn more calories. In addition, the study also found that the effect of chewing gum on weight loss comes from the chewing action rather than the gum itself, and it is best to choose sugar-free gum to avoid consuming extra calories.

3 principles of chewing gum to help lose weight

Liu Boen, executive director of the Taiwan Obesity Prevention and Health Education Association and a weight loss specialist, pointed out that walking frequently and chewing more can indeed burn calories and help lose weight. Because the chewing action can generate "endogenous heat", it can activate the brain, accelerate adrenaline and promote metabolism. It can also prevent obesity, dementia, relieve stress, and protect teeth.

In addition, chewing gum can also increase satiety. If you can master the principle of "chewing slowly" when eating, it will be more effective in weight loss. It is recommended to master the following 3 principles to assist in weight loss:

1. Before eating: Chew 1 piece of sugar-free gum for 5 to 10 minutes. (Increase satiety)

2. When eating: chew slowly and chew each mouthful 30 times. (Chewing slowly aids digestion)

3. After meal: Chew gum containing xylitol for 5 to 10 minutes. (Maintain oral hygiene)

Summer is the best time to lose weight. Exercise and chewing gum can help you lose weight.

In the hot summer, drinking more water can increase satiety and prevent obesity.

Don't step on the obesity mine by mistake. 3 tips to eliminate excess fat

Dr. Liu Boen emphasized that summer is a good time to lose weight. If you want to get rid of excess fat, you must master three tips, including: use less air conditioning, drink less sugary drinks, and drink more water after exercise. If you fail to manage your weight properly, or even accidentally step on the obesity landmine, be careful that you may not only fail to lose weight but also harm your health.

Obesity minefield 1/ Be careful of gaining weight if you use air conditioning too much: According to statistics, for every 1°C drop in air conditioning temperature, the metabolic rate will drop by about 5%, causing human activity to decrease. When the room temperature drops, it can easily cause fat and glucose to become difficult to burn, resulting in "hypoxic obesity" and causing fat to accumulate faster.

[Doctor's advice]:

The air-conditioning temperature should be set at around 27 degrees Celsius, the humidity should be maintained at around 40% to 50%, and a glass of water should be placed indoors. Blood and pores tend to shrink in a dry environment. Maintaining proper humidity can help the pores and blood vessels expand, reduce water accumulation in the body, and avoid edema and obesity.

Obesity minefield 2/Drinking ice cream and sugary drinks can easily lead to weight gain: To lose weight in summer, you must limit your intake of ice cream and sugary drinks. It is best to drink more water, which can replenish lost water, quench thirst and control appetite. Because the brain sometimes cannot distinguish the difference between hunger and thirst, it is recommended to drink a large glass of water when you are hungry, which can largely eliminate the feeling of hunger.

[Doctor's advice]:

For main meals, you should choose light meals and consume plenty of vegetables and raw materials, and pair them with seasonal fruits with hard flesh that require special chewing; try to avoid braised and fried dishes when consuming protein. As long as you eat proper main meals and avoid cakes, sweets, and drinks outside of main meals, you can effectively reduce body fat without tolerating hunger.

Obesity minefield 3/Exercise and drink less water as calories are hard to digest: Exercise is an important part of assisting weight loss. The recommended time for exercise is 2 to 3 hours after a meal. Wait until the food is digested before doing moderate-intensity exercise such as jogging and swimming to avoid stomach discomfort. If it is just light exercise such as walking, you can start 30 minutes after a meal.

[Doctor's advice]:

People who want to lose weight should drink plenty of water every day, with an intake of at least 2000cc. Sugar-free, calorie-free boiled water is the ideal choice. According to research, water can stimulate the sympathetic nervous system and increase calorie consumption. Drinking a glass of water after exercise can help control your food intake.