Ask around and you'll find that loud munching is one of the most reviled eating habits of all. For people with a condition called misophonia – a phobia of repetitive noises.
Studies published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition have indicated that if you're distracted while you are eating – whether that's because you're walking.
When you've had a bad day, it can be tempting to raid the freezer for some ice cream, drown your sorrows in chocolate, or veg out with a few too many savoury snacks.
Here's an easy way to do your body and your wallet a favour: stop eating out so often. As delicious as the dishes at your favourite restaurants may be, they're often loaded with calories.
It's brave to have a culinary argument with the French, but it's better for you to leave cheese until last, rather than sandwich it between your main course and dessert.
The evidence is by no means clear cut, but some studies suggest that people who eat later tend to be unhealthier.
Our bodies are 60% water, so it makes sense that staying hydrated is essential for our health.
"At the very least, not snacking between meals allows the body to go into the fasted state, which we now know to be healthier," says dietitian Dr Schenker.