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The craziest weight loss scheme in a while is taking off in China. The new trend has people stretching plastic wrap over their mouths before eating. They chew food through the cling film, then throw the food away, hoping to trick their brains into feeling full without taking in any calories. The idea is that tasting and chewing food, even through plastic, can help curb hunger.
Critics point out that pretending to eat doesn't give your body any actual nutrition and could make cravings worse over time, which sounds like common sense. Experts also warn that the trend could contribute to serious eating disorders, since it trains the brain to find pleasure in food while avoiding it. There's also a real concern about swallowing microplastics from chewing through the wrap.
Source: Oddity Central