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You Ask, I Answer: Aspartame/Chewing Gum by Andy B. Healthy Living Professional

Posted Tue 10 Feb 2009 10:07am How much aspartame is in chewing gum, specifically Eclipse gum? Should one stick to a limited number per day or can we chew to our heart's content? -- "MC" Via the blog The average stick of gum contains 6 to 8 milligrams of aspartame (a 12 ounce can of Diet Coke, meanwhile, provides 180 milligrams.) According to current guidelines, humans can safely Read on »

Chewing Gum: Could it Actually Be Good For You? by Carolyn C. Healthy Living Professional

Posted Mon 14 Mar 2011 10:24pm it really be that gum chewing can make you smarter , thinner , less stressed, less forgetful and more alert ? Whether any of that’s true, I do know that chewing gum after a meal can help digestion because it stimulates the release of enzymes that help to break down the carbohydrates, proteins and fats in the foods we eat. Chewing gum also stimulates Read on »

Why Chewing Gum Can Be Good for You by Randall LaFrom Posted Tue 15 Feb 2011 3:21pm For years, we have been encouraging children not to chew gum because it causes tooth decay. Now we can encourage them to chew gum daily to prevent tooth decay! I’m Dr. Randy LaFrom, a Cupertino and San Jose dentist , and I would like you to encourage you and your kids to chew gum daily – gum containing xylitol, not sugar, aspartame Read on »

Dear Mark: Phenylketonurics and Chewing Gum by Mark S. Healthy Living Professional

Posted Mon 06 Jul 2009 5:22pm sweetener aspartame (a.k.a. Nutrasweet). More on this in a minute…. As to gum itself and potential benefits… If you’re looking to lose weight or quit smoking, chewing gum can... the artificial sweeteners? Would Grok chew gum? If so, what are the healthiest options? Thanks to Esther for this week’s question. First, let’s look at the phenylketonurics issue Read on »

Chewing Gum on a Raw Food Diet by RAWALICIOUS Posted Thu 02 Dec 2010 4:46pm Read on »

Chewing gum in school should be mandatory. by adhdmomma Patient Expert

Posted Fri 20 Feb 2009 7:24pm

2 Comments Did you realize there is scientific evidence showing that chewing gum improves concentration and reduces stress? The United States military has known this for decades and has regularly supplied soldiers with chewing gum since World War I. When I came across this fact recently, I was first surprised and then a bit upset. This means chewing gum Read on »

The Benefits of Chewing Gum. by Lucky V. Patient Expert

Posted Wed 27 Aug 2008 8:28am A new study has proved that chewing gum after abdominal surgery may help in recovery. Researchers have collected information from several different studies and are publishing the final results in the August issue of The Archives of Surgery. Chewing gum reduces the time for the gut to become active, lowering the incidence of obstruction Read on »

Chewing Gum Appears To Decrease Cravings For Sweets by Linda Posted Sun 19 Apr 2009 12:00am Research supported by the Wrigley Science Institute showed that men and women, between the ages of 18 and 54, who chewed Extra® sugar-free gum three times hourly in the afternoon chose and consumed less sweet snacks than they did when they did not chew gum. When they chewed gum, on average, they reported significantly decreased feelings of hunger Read on »

Chewing Gum can Help you Think Better and Stress Less by Linda Posted Sun 29 Mar 2009 12:00am As reported by Kevin Lewis of the Boston Globe… Because of its association with the carefree attitude of youth, chewing gum can convey an immature or unprofessional air. New research suggests that it may be time to change that preconception. People who chewed gum while working through challenging mental tasks showed higher alertness and lower Read on »

More insights on ED behaviors: chewing gum and stress by Laura Patient Expert

Posted Mon 01 Sep 2008 7:12pm One of the signs our daughter was struggling with her eating disorder was in increase in gum chewing (sugarless, naturally). This is well known as a common symptom of those.... But another thing may be at play as well: new research finds chewing gum may reduce anxiety. Lower cortisol, better focus, better performance, less anxiety. My favorite line Read on »