Chewing gum is an easy way to freshen your breath, and keep your gum and teeth healthy. Nobody would disagree with this. But how about chewing a few sticks of sugar-free gum a day to lose weight?
Many people claim it to be effective as it helps keep them away from mindless eating, reduce cravings as well as tone the facial muscles. Is this trick worth trying?
There are studies to support this theory, but just chewing gum is not enough to shed those extra kilos.
One should also follow a healthy diet and get regular physical activity. Now, let’s look at some of the studies that suggest chewing gum may offer weight loss benefits.
Reduces hungry and cravings
Some researchers say the action of chewing may make you feel fuller, which in turn helps reduce hunger and reduce cravings, particularly for snacks.
In one recent study, participants who were asked to chew sugarless gum for 30 minutes following a meal reported feeling fuller than non-gum-chewers.
A review of 15 studies suggested that the process of chewing may reduce hunger and food intake by stimulating the release of specific gut hormones.
However, some studies claimed that chewing gum may reduce your desire to eat fruit. If this is true, it can affect your overall diet quality. Therefore, chewing gum may not be a safe way to melt your fat.
