Why You Shouldn't Chew Gum When You're on a Diet: 3 Reasons - And It's Not About the Calories

02.08.2024 15:50

As strange as it may sound, chewing gum is a product that should be treated with extreme caution.

This is especially true for those people who, in an effort to acquire a beautiful and fit figure, adhere to a certain diet.

Why You Shouldn't Chew Gum When on a Diet

Let's note right away: since chewing gum does not contain carbohydrates, it has practically no calories.

Thanks to sugar substitutes, the caloric content of one pillow is on average 2-7 kcal.

So why shouldn't you get carried away with chewing gum while on a diet?

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Firstly, such actions of yours can provoke hunger – and there is no guarantee that you will not break down.

Secondly, chewing gum makes us want foods that contain sugar.

And thirdly: sometimes chewing gum leads to an exacerbation of gastritis, and in people suffering from high acidity, it can become a trigger for the development of an ulcer.

Elena Shimanovskaya Author: Elena Shimanovskaya Editor of Internet resources