Half of the baguette attacked just before lunch, the slab of chocolate swallowed in half after a good raclette, a few sweets before supper… all these little guilty pleasures between meals have a name:nibbling . Over the years snacking has become a daily habit for more and more French people. According to a study by Crédoc (Research Center for the Study and Observation of Living Conditions), carried out in 2017, 38% of respondents admitted to eating an "outside meal" every day or almost .
In general people snack for a lot of reasons:stress , fatigue , need comfort ,drive or just out of sheer desire. In these cases we distinguish the nibbling by hunger , delicacy which is "normal" compulsive and automatic snacking *. Because yes, this (bad) reflex outside meals can be a real addiction, recognized as a mental illness fully fledged.
To avoid snacking, there are several proven tips. This is the case of sophrology , this gentle mind-body method is based on relaxation techniques to deeply relax your mind and body. Among them there is an exercise based on breathing abdominal , effective in relaxing your stomach and releasing the tensions and urges that lead us to snack.
Other more accessible solutions are also known to stop snacking. You can very well chew sugar-free gum or drink a large glass of water to be satisfied. Or, brush your teeth , this is THE trick to fool his brain with a "meal is over" message. No more nibbling!
Discover in pictures 6 anti-nibbling sophrology exercises in our video.
*If in doubt about your eating habits, do not hesitate to consult a doctor.
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