#9 Chewing gum
I know technically chewing gum isn’t a food, since you don’t swallow it. But if you’re looking for a way to reduce cravings between meals, consider sugar-free chewing gum, which usually contains less than 5 calories per piece.
Research from the University of Rhode Island showed that people who chewed gum consumed 68 fewer calories at lunch and they didn’t compensate by eating more later in the day. (17) Chewing gum also helped the study participants satisfy their cravings and resist high-calorie snacks.
Just keep in mind there are now many delicious chewing gum flavors out there, and if you’re not careful you definitely won’t be doing yourself any favors by eating an entire pack of gum all at once.
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