The Stupidest Diet Ever!

There’s no shortage of dumb diets and ridiculous health fads, but THIS ONE has to be the stupidest one you’ll ever hear. Apparently there’s a dieting trend on Chinese social media, called “plastic wrap eating” (???). It’s where people are lining their mouth with plastic cling wrap, putting a “bite” of food in, chewing it, spitting it out, and tossing it. The idea is that this tricks your brain into believing you’re eating (some people claim their taste buds actually TASTE the food somehow). It’s also VERY DANGEROUS, for many reasons (and NOT just you could accidently swallow and choke on it, plastic wrap and all). Experts worry that it could intensify cravings over time, because “simulating eating does not provide the body with energy or nourishment” (Imagine being an “expert” and having to deal with this). There’s also concern that it can “re-wire” your brain, leading to serious eating disorders, like bulimia and anorexia. And on top of that, you’re chewing on PLASTIC. If people are worried about microplastics in bottled water and food packaging, this is intentionally shoving plastic in your mouth and gnawing on it. What is WRONG with some people?