Very Bizarre Question... "Chew & Spit"

bboy1
bboy1 Posts: 10
edited September 18 in Health and Weight Loss
Hi everybody! I am new to this site, and new to dieting and I can't tell you now awesome and informative this site/forum is!!!

Anyway, my question revolves around the "Chew & Spit." For those of you who don't know what that is, it is exactly what it sounds like. You have a ridiculous craving for a food that is horrible for you. But instead of eating it... you chew it to get the taste, and then you spit it out.

Keeping in mind that you are not substituting this for a meal, and you are still getting all of your daily nutrition, is this a healthy or unhealthy practice in your opinion? (mentally or physically unhealthy?)

Thanks for your opinion!

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  • bboy1
    bboy1 Posts: 10
    Hi everybody! I am new to this site, and new to dieting and I can't tell you now awesome and informative this site/forum is!!!

    Anyway, my question revolves around the "Chew & Spit." For those of you who don't know what that is, it is exactly what it sounds like. You have a ridiculous craving for a food that is horrible for you. But instead of eating it... you chew it to get the taste, and then you spit it out.

    Keeping in mind that you are not substituting this for a meal, and you are still getting all of your daily nutrition, is this a healthy or unhealthy practice in your opinion? (mentally or physically unhealthy?)

    Thanks for your opinion!
  • laurenk182004
    laurenk182004 Posts: 1,882 Member
    In my oppinion it's gross...lol I see it this way, if you have a craving for something horrible for you, just EAT it in moderation and then go burn it off with exercise. I have tried the whole chew and spit thing once b4 b/c an ex-bf's mother suggested it :noway: Anyways, it didn't do it for me...lol I need to swallow my food to feel like I ate it!
    :flowerforyou: Lauren
  • kerrilucko
    kerrilucko Posts: 3,852 Member
    That is gross. plus food begins to be digested in your mouth where enzymes in your saliva break begin to break down the food, so doing this would not be completely void of calories. Why not just go for a run so you can actually eat and enjoy that item you are craving?
  • lotusfromthemud
    lotusfromthemud Posts: 5,335 Member
    This is a "disordered eating" habit. So I would recommend against it for "mental" health reasons.

    also, ewww.

    :wink:
  • bboy1
    bboy1 Posts: 10
    Good... I'm glad you all agree with me!
  • TamTastic
    TamTastic Posts: 19,224 Member
    I agree. This doesn't sound like a healthy thing to do while in a "healthy lifestyle"

    Definitely just enjoy the treat in moderation instead!! Food is our friend!! It doesn't deserve to be chewed up and spit out! :laugh:
  • LonelyPilgrim
    LonelyPilgrim Posts: 255 Member
    additionally, from what I've been told (somehow the conversation came up between my mom and I some years ago, she mentioned that Mama Cass had tried this method). You don't feel satisfied unless you swallow.

    There is something psychological or physical about swallowing food that satisfies a hunger or a craving, the taste on the tongue is not enough.

    I haven't tried it to know if it's true, but....
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