Ms. Meenu Balaji - a nutritionist at Pragmatic Nutrition, Chennai (India) - said that many people mistakenly believe that brushing can help lose weight, because the taste of mint in toothpaste will deceive the mind, making them think they have eaten something.
In addition, after brushing, cravings will decrease and make food less attractive.
In particular, some content creators also instruct people to snack on mint candy to reduce hunger. According to them, chewing candy will deceive your brain, making you feel full for a short time.
Ms. Meenu Balaji affirmed: "Eating a little peppermint candy cannot help you lose weight. If you have the habit of snacking at certain times of the day, it only acts as a distraction when chewing something.
According to Meenu Balaji, many people mistakenly believe that mint is low in calories and is a better alternative to other foods. However, some ingredients of peppermint candy, such as carnauba wax and gum arabic, can cause discomfort for people with digestive problems or food sensitivity.
In addition to being fragrant, mint does not really bring any health benefits, says nutritionist Balaji.
Ms. Balaji also pointed out that mint contains hidden sugar and is sweet, although some are low in calories. However, holding peppermint candy can stimulate your taste with sweets.
This can make you crave more sweets, increase calorie intake and hinder weight loss goals.
If you use mint candy to reduce your appetite, you can easily rely on temporary and unsustainable measures. This can cause you to ignore healthier food options, leading to overeating or consuming foods that are not in line with your long-term weight loss goals.
