What’s In Dave’s Mouth?

We've done a number of taste tests on the show. This was the first of it's kind. There's a new weight loss trend where people are wrapping food in plastic, chewing it, and then spitting it out. Dave gives it a try!

According to Oddity Central, "There is a new viral weight-loss hack sweeping Chinese social media, and it’s a doozy. Young people are putting plastic wrap over their mouths to prevent any calories from making contact with their bodies. They then pretend to chew the food vigorously through the cling film, before taking the food out and throwing it away. The premise of this bizarre trend is pretty straightforward. The plastic wrap acts as a sort of mouth condom that prevents you from ingesting any calories, while at the same time allowing you to trick your brain into thinking that it is going to receive nutrition. This allegedly helps you feel satiated without actually consuming any calories."

So, in the past, we've heard Dave talking about sometimes just taking a bite of food he enjoys and throwing out the rest. And, this trend is a similar thing and Dave decides to give it a try. He takes one of these chocolate shortbread cookies he brought into the studio and wraps it in a Ziploc bag. He then proceeds to chew on it, making some unusual sounds, and then spits it out.

He says that he can see how it might work to to trick your brain but wouldn't suggest doing it all the time. For us, it was uncomfortable watching and listening to him chew on the plastic bag wrapped cookie.

Enjoy!