How to Reduce Snacking While Watching TV - Gabriele Hilberg, Ph. D., MFT

Having trouble resolving your tendency to mix television and snacks? According to Cornell University researchers, the tempo of the TV program you watch may impact the amount of food you consume. The study revealed that participants who watched an action movie ate 65% more calories, and almost twice as much food, as those who watched Charlie Rose’s interview-based program. Even without sound, the action watchers ate significantly more. Though not wholly scientific, the take away seems to be that your waistline may benefit from a commitment to relegating TV snacks to shows with a more intellectual or cerebral component.

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