Think before you munch that muffin

MINDLESS eating is the bad habit most Irish people want to break, according to new research.

It comes in at number one in the list of things we most want to change about ourselves, ahead of procrastinating, smoking, nail-biting, overspending and constant use of social media.

One in four of us said we would like to stop dipping into the biscuit tin, according to a survey conducted by NiQuitin to mark the launch of its new Fresh Mint Gum.