Stop mindless snacking

FORT MYERS, Fla. – According to experts, we make more than 200 food-related decisions every day; most without even thinking about it. Things like boredom, convenience, or even lighting can cause us to overeat.

Registered Dietitian Betsy Opyt discussed the dangerous habit of mindless eating.

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