HOW LOUD IS YOUR FOOD NOISE?

Improve unhealthy eating habits with our quick quiz

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If you can't stop nibbling and are always thinking about your next meal or snack, your thoughts may be to blame for weight gain. says Dr Crystal Wyllie, medical expert at Zava. It’s feeling preoccupied by food even when you're not hungry, or linking eating with emotions or routine, she explains. Suspect your mind is sabotaging your slimming? Our quiz can help you discover a better relationship with food.

Take the test

Choose the answers that sound like you most of the time.

1 WHEN YOU REACH FOR ONE BISCUIT, WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

A I nibble it slowly, then I put the packet away.

B I'll munch at least half a packet after a bad day.

C I have a couple – but can't stop thinking about the rest!

D I devour the whole packet and then I feel guilty.

2 DO YOU EAT HEALTHILY WITH OTHERS, BUT LOSE CONTROL WHEN ALONE?

A I never let myself eat unhealthily.

B I eat well, but have a blowout when I’m stressed or tired.

C I often eat badly, but I don’t care.

D I love eating alone so that I don't feel judged by others.

3 HAVE YOU EVER EATEN SO OFTEN OR IN LARGE QUANTITIES THAT YOU FEEL GUILTY?

A Never, I always stay in control.

B Only after a breakup or bereavement.

C I'm always tempted, but try to resist.

D I binge on ‘naughty’ foods, then feel ashamed.