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China’s plastic-wrapped diet trend for weight loss goes viral
short by / on Friday, 20 February, 2026
A bizarre weight-loss trend from China is taking social media by storm, with people wrapping their mouths in plastic, chewing food and spitting it out to avoid calories. The so-called "plastic-wrapped eating" method claims to trick the brain into feeling full. However, experts warn of microplastic exposure, hormone risks and potential eating disorders, with no proof it aids weight loss.
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