Weight Loss And Other Benefits Of Chewing Gum

Some people dislike chewing gum because of its sugar content which is inimical to body health unaware that it also has its benefits. Despite the fear of its sugar content, chewing gum brings benefits to your health, especially the sugar free varieties.

Here are some benefits of chewing gum;  

Improves your memory

Eating gum when you are reading can work wonders for your memory. Chewing gum increases blood flow to your brain. Research has also found that it increases short-term memory by 35%. However, chewing gum for too long can have a negative effect on memory.

Improves alertness

This is one of the most common uses of chewing gum, especially when you are bored during the day. Chewing gum can revamp your mood and make you feel less tired or dull and brings benefits to your overall mental state.

Reduces nausea

Nausea makes you feel like vomiting, and you can feel nauseous for various reasons. Pregnancy, motion sickness or sickness can make you feel nauseous. However, chewing gum increases saliva production which in turn helps you feel better.

Keep your teeth healthy and breath fresh

Chewing gum helps to remove food residue from your mouth and keep saliva from your mouth. It also reduces bad breath that can happen from several hours of silence and food debris.

Reduces acid reflux and heartburn

Chewing gum helps to balance the acids in your stomach and reduce acid reflux and heartburn.

Helps with weight loss

You burn 11 calories for every hour you chew gum.  It has been established that  chewing gum reduces your craving for food and that inversely helps you lose weight which brings benefits to your weight loss programme.

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