20 Habits that make you fat

Eating fat won't make you fat, any more than eating money will make you rich. Calories make you fat, and most "low-fat" or "fat-free" foods actually have just as many calories as their full-fat versions, because of added sugar and chemicals. And there's no debate on this one: Since we made "cut down on fat" our favorite food craze roughly 30 years ago, the U.S. obesity rate has doubled. Among children, it has tripled. That's a failed food policy if ever there was one
Here are the 20 eating habits you can replace right now:

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FAT HABIT #20: Eating when emotional
A study from the University of Alabama found that emotional eaters-those who admitted eating in response to emotional stress-were 13 times ... more

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FAT HABIT #20: Eating when emotional
A study from the University of Alabama found that emotional eaters-those who admitted eating in response to emotional stress-were 13 times more likely to be overweight or obese. If you feel the urge to eat in response to stress, try chewing a piece of gum, chugging a glass of water, or taking a walk around the block. Create an automatic response that doesn't involve food and you'll prevent yourself from overloading on calories.

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