Device for counting chewing helps to lose weight

American scientists have invented a device that measures how many times a day a person works jaws mealtime. They also found that successful weight loss is necessary do no more than 100 such movements.

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Few of us thoroughly counts how many times a day we bite off food, and then compressing and unclench his jaw to chew on it. But scientists from Clemson University in North Carolina believe that 100 masticatory motion   jaws per day is the optimal amount for those who willing to part with overweight .

Alas, not all people maintained this mark. This is for a person to focus on the recommended rate, the scientists came up with a device called The Bite Monitor Chewing or monitor. He reads the movement of the jaw with a 90 percent accuracy and informs the user that number. And that is only adjust food intake so that it did not go beyond the established framework.

"It's like a pedometer, but only for jaws, "- said psychology professor Eric Muth, who invented the device. It should be noted that the experts in the field of healthy eating has long been recommended for people count the number of masticatory motion That they make during the meal. It is believed that each a piece of food you need to chew 10-20 times before swallowing it, that It promotes better digestion.

The authors calculated the gadget the optimal number of chewing movements based on the dietary rules in 1700 calories for men and 1100 calories per day for women. This rule fits Only for people who are actively fighting the overweight . (READ MORE)

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