This study also shows that until the middle of the day you may be able to save more than 60 calories just by chewing sugarless gum for 1 hour in the morning. According to Jackie Newgent, RD, nutritionist and author of Big Green Cookbook and The All-Natural Diabetes Cookbook, when we chew gum before and after eating, calorie-burning occurs 5 percent higher than if we do not chew gum.
In addition, there are a variety of other evidence about the benefits of chewing gum. For example, the chewing gum before snacking snacking we can control the passion itself, reduce hunger, and reducing calorie intake from snacks was. The Biggest Loser contestants in America were encouraged to chew gum to reduce cravings.
Although all of these studies discuss the small difference in the number of calories produced, but experts confirm that diet can affect even small changes in the long run. Moreover, if we could reduce 60 calories a day, in a year you can drop the weight about 3 kg. Not bad, right?
Another thing that is evidenced by the study is that the sugar-free gum to help relieve the stress of everyday sources, such as waiting for long queues at the checkout. Chewing gum also helps you concentrate and stay alert. If the meal is still long but you feel hungry, chewing gum also help to overcome the desire to eat. When this habit routine you do, you will definitely get used to avoid snacking.
No less important, sugar-free gum also helps prevent tooth decay and scent the breath.
After all, is not always beneficial for gum health. The key is moderation, because:
* Chewing gum with a sweet taste usually contain 25 calories. Because it's better you choose sugar-free gum that contains only 5 calories.
* Do not eat too much. This can cause diarrhea, due to the use of sweeteners called sugar alcohols. Sorbitol and xylitol are two examples of sugar alcohols found in a variety of chewing gum without sugar (how much can still be tolerated, depending on the ability of each person). Even so, sugar alcohols, especially xylitol-actually has a pretty good function, namely to prevent cavities.
* Chewing gum in my mouth open conditions can make the air ingested, causing flatulence.