Day 17: Turn Mindless Munching to Your Advantage

Watching action movies or television shows can cause you to eat 65 percent more calories than watching an episode of The Situation Room, according to a study by Cornell University researchers. But it doesn’t have to — instead of kicking back with a bowl of Funyons, fill it with carrots, broccoli florets, or other high-fiber, nutrient-dense snacks. Your goal: To use the distracting, adrenaline-packed on-screen action to eat foods you might otherwise avoid.

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