{"id":43499,"date":"2022-05-26T14:00:52","date_gmt":"2022-05-26T14:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/?p=43499"},"modified":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","modified_gmt":"2024-12-16T08:35:01","slug":"calories-burned-chewing-gum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/calories-burned-chewing-gum\/","title":{"rendered":"Calories Burned While Chewing Gum: Facts And Myths"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/calories-burned-chewing-gum\/#Get_your_personalized\" >Get your personalized<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/calories-burned-chewing-gum\/#Do_You_Burn_Calories_When_You_Chew_Gum\" >Do You Burn Calories When You Chew Gum?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/calories-burned-chewing-gum\/#Weight_Loss_Benefits_Of_Chewing_Gum\" >Weight Loss Benefits Of Chewing Gum<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/calories-burned-chewing-gum\/#Taming_The_Hunger_Beast\" >Taming The Hunger Beast<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/calories-burned-chewing-gum\/#Lower_Calorie_Intake\" >Lower Calorie Intake<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/calories-burned-chewing-gum\/#Increased_Calorie_Burn\" >Increased Calorie Burn<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/calories-burned-chewing-gum\/#More_Benefits_And_Potential_Drawbacks\" >More Benefits And Potential Drawbacks<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/calories-burned-chewing-gum\/#The_Benefits\" >The Benefits<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/calories-burned-chewing-gum\/#Mouth_Hygiene\" >Mouth Hygiene<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/calories-burned-chewing-gum\/#Teeth_Health\" >Teeth Health<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/calories-burned-chewing-gum\/#Strong_Jaw\" >Strong Jaw<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/calories-burned-chewing-gum\/#The_Drawbacks\" >The Drawbacks<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/calories-burned-chewing-gum\/#Artificial_Sweeteners\" >Artificial Sweeteners<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/calories-burned-chewing-gum\/#May_Contain_Acids\" >May Contain Acids<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/calories-burned-chewing-gum\/#More_Burning_Calories_Tips_For_A_Boost\" >More Burning Calories Tips For A Boost<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/calories-burned-chewing-gum\/#Chew_When_You_Crave_Taboo_Foods\" >Chew When You Crave Taboo Foods<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/calories-burned-chewing-gum\/#Chew_To_Prevent_Mindless_Snacking\" >Chew To Prevent Mindless Snacking<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/calories-burned-chewing-gum\/#Keep_Gum_In_Your_Purse\" >Keep Gum In Your Purse<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/calories-burned-chewing-gum\/#Chew_When_You_Cook\" >Chew When You Cook<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/calories-burned-chewing-gum\/#Chew_While_You_Walk\" >Chew While You Walk<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/calories-burned-chewing-gum\/#Dont_Overdo_It\" >Don\u2019t Overdo It<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/calories-burned-chewing-gum\/#Burning_More_Calories_Daily_8_Healthy_Recommendations\" >Burning More Calories Daily: 8 Healthy Recommendations<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/calories-burned-chewing-gum\/#Eat_Well\" >Eat Well<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/calories-burned-chewing-gum\/#Exercise\" >Exercise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/calories-burned-chewing-gum\/#Sleep\" >Sleep<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/calories-burned-chewing-gum\/#Relax_Take_It_Easy\" >Relax (Take It Easy)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/calories-burned-chewing-gum\/#Laugh\" >Laugh<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/calories-burned-chewing-gum\/#Stand_And_Walk_More\" >Stand And Walk More<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/calories-burned-chewing-gum\/#Turn_On_The_AC_Every_Once_In_A_While\" >Turn On The A\/C Every Once In A While<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/calories-burned-chewing-gum\/#Summary\" >Summary<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are those people who look for the <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/what-is-a-calorie-deficit\/\">most interesting<\/a> and effortless ways to lose weight. Apparently, they count the calories burnt while chewing gum. Flavors of gum are so diverse you can\u2019t help but try that watermelon gum in bright packaging. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is it safe to just chew gum all the time? I mean, you certainly spend calories while doing it, the repetitive motion might strengthen your jaw muscles, and gum can help someone quit smoking. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But again, is it safe? Is this the best way to lose weight? How many calories can you burn a day just by chewing gum? Can you just do nothing else and chew all day long? <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s find out all of that and establish whether it\u2019s a good way to lose weight. (Spoiler alert: not bad, but only in a complex way.)<\/span><\/p>\n\n    <section class=\"ad-single-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-title-wrapper\">\n            <h3 class=\"ad-single-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Get_your_personalized\"><\/span>Get your personalized<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n            <span class=\"ad-single-sub-title color-green\">\n                <svg class=\"icon-sparkle\" width=\"36\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 36 21\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n                    <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\"\n                          d=\"M34.6837 0.515943C34.8247 0.835947 34.9421 1.16291 34.9891 1.48987C35.1417 2.64466 35.3179 6.51949 35.2592 7.29863C35.2592 7.53515 35.1887 7.7995 35.0243 8.01516C34.7307 8.39777 33.9791 8.4256 33.5681 8.07081C33.4154 7.94559 33.3215 7.77863 33.2745 7.61863C33.1453 7.15254 33.0396 6.68645 32.9809 6.22035C32.8165 4.81512 32.6638 3.40293 32.5581 1.9977C32.5229 1.53161 32.6051 1.05856 32.6991 0.592466C32.7695 0.244637 33.251 -0.0197144 33.6973 0.00115537C34.2257 0.0289818 34.5546 0.230723 34.6837 0.515943ZM18.6184 9.78225C18.5734 9.67557 18.5344 9.57528 18.4971 9.47956C18.4178 9.27568 18.3465 9.09257 18.2426 8.91267C16.7159 6.24133 14.2615 3.86217 11.4665 1.60128C11.1377 1.33693 10.7267 1.08649 10.2687 0.919531C10.0221 0.829095 9.52885 0.843009 9.247 0.933445C9.03562 1.00301 8.88295 1.27432 8.92992 1.42736C9.01213 1.71954 9.18828 2.01868 9.4349 2.28303C11.0555 4.02913 12.6879 5.76829 14.3437 7.50048C14.8308 8.0068 15.3395 8.50887 15.8473 9.01L15.8473 9.01001C15.9883 9.14921 16.1293 9.28833 16.2697 9.42746C16.4811 9.64311 16.7159 9.85181 16.9626 10.0466C17.2327 10.2692 17.6437 10.4014 18.0547 10.2553C18.0691 10.2501 18.0836 10.245 18.0981 10.2399C18.1097 10.2358 18.1213 10.2318 18.1329 10.2278C18.3785 10.1424 18.6184 10.0589 18.6184 9.78225ZM1.98942 20.1407C2.17783 20.1221 2.37674 20.105 2.58175 20.0875C2.99012 20.0525 3.42272 20.0154 3.84492 19.9598C6.34632 19.6259 8.84771 19.292 11.3374 18.9442C11.8776 18.8676 12.406 18.7355 12.8875 18.5824C13.5334 18.3807 13.7566 18.0954 13.6509 17.7824C13.5452 17.4694 13.1224 17.2746 12.3826 17.2676C11.8776 17.2607 11.3374 17.2676 10.8559 17.3372C7.69683 17.8102 4.5378 18.2972 1.3905 18.7911C1.03819 18.8468 0.674137 18.9442 0.404034 19.0833C-0.2771 19.4242 -0.065712 19.9598 0.803314 20.092C1.01858 20.1228 1.25262 20.1258 1.51135 20.1291C1.66195 20.131 1.82092 20.133 1.98942 20.1407Z\"\n                          fill=\"#17B991\"\/>\n                <\/svg>\n               meal plan!\n            <\/span>\n        <\/div>\n    \n        <div class=\"ad-single-text ad-desc-wrapper\">\n            <p class=\"ad-single-desc\">What's your main health goal?<\/p>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Calories_Burned_While_Chewing_Gum\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Lose weight<\/a>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Calories_Burned_While_Chewing_Gum\" class=\"btn-ad btn-green\">Feel great<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n        <img class=\"ad-single-img\" alt=\"health-food\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"395\" height=\"383\" src=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/themes\/gridlove-child\/assets\/img\/ad\/health-food.webp\">\n    <\/section>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_You_Burn_Calories_When_You_Chew_Gum\"><\/span><strong>Do You Burn Calories When You Chew Gum?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any movement you make burns calories. Chewing gum burns 11 calories per hour, according to the New England Journal of Medicine (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nejm.org\/doi\/full\/10.1056\/NEJM199912303412718\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">18<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Considering that one <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/1200-calorie-diet-meal-plan-14-days\/\">sugar-free stick<\/a> is approximately 5 calories, you spend over 2x more by chewing it for 60 minutes. Keep in mind that gum with sugar content has at least 10 kcal in one stick.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy calculations show that if you chew gum every day for 4 hours, you\u2019ll spend an extra 308 calories a week.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I sense that some readers may be disappointed with the numbers when counting gum calories.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You see, there\u2019s no single magical pill that will shed 20 pounds in a week without poor health consequences. It\u2019s all about <strong>consistency<\/strong> and a <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/1200-calorie-deficit\/\">complex approach<\/a>. And it\u2019s not just about how you look, it\u2019s about your health and how you feel.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Further in the article, you\u2019ll see that this gum-chewing thing could actually become a part of your weight loss complex.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/calorie-deficit-diet-plan\/\">Calorie Deficit Diet Plan: Why And How Eating Less Can Help You Lose Weight<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Calories_Burned_While_Chewing_Gum\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-43397 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/7-1024x576.png\" alt=\"calories burned chewing gum\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/7.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/7-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/7.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/7-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/7.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Weight_Loss_Benefits_Of_Chewing_Gum\"><\/span><strong>Weight Loss Benefits Of Chewing Gum<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is chewing gum good for <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/calorie-deficit-meals\/\">weight loss<\/a>?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To prove that it\u2019s 100% effective for weight loss and health, we need much more specific research. Moreover, the few studies that have already been completed have varying results.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But there\u2019s something to base opinions on.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Taming_The_Hunger_Beast\"><\/span><strong>Taming The Hunger Beast<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The chewing motion alone may help you with hunger control, especially if you like snacking or going for seconds (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/21718732\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26948161\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">17<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Lower_Calorie_Intake\"><\/span><strong>Lower Calorie Intake<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When dieting, the key to weight loss is a slight deficit of consumed calories, just enough to shed 1-2 pounds a week. If you chew gum between breakfast and lunch, it may not only help you avoid snacking but you may eat slightly less at lunchtime (<a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28733151\/\">5<\/a>). <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Increased_Calorie_Burn\"><\/span><b>Increased Calorie Burn<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A stick of gum after a meal may help you burn slightly more calories for the few hours after that meal (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/25794237\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, not all people in every study found the same weight loss benefits. Some say gum wasn\u2019t effective for them (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/23557811\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). A number of people felt less likely to eat fruits after frequent gum chewing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fruits are important due to their nutritious value, so this isn\u2019t a good thing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The results are individual. Some may chew gum and go through their working day without a thought of a snack, while others see no difference. Sometimes, eating slower is even more effective than the gum hack (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/26887536\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s say this hack works for you. It\u2019s still wise to make more changes to your lifestyle if you want to see significant improvements in your health or weight. For example, you can start taking the stairs more often and add more greens into your diet. These actions will amplify the weekly calorie expense.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>If you wish to cinch your waist, tone up your bat wings, blast away the muffin top \u2013 our fitness app was created to cater to all your needs! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Calories_Burned_While_Chewing_Gum\">BetterMe won\u2019t give excess weight a chance<\/a>!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Calories_Burned_While_Chewing_Gum\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-43398 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/8-1024x576.png\" alt=\"calories burned chewing gum\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/8.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/8-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/8.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/8-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/8.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"More_Benefits_And_Potential_Drawbacks\"><\/span><strong>More Benefits And Potential Drawbacks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">More research is needed to establish clear pros and cons, but here are the estimated \u2018for\u2019 and \u2018against\u2019 points.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Benefits\"><\/span><strong>The Benefits<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mouth_Hygiene\"><\/span><b>Mouth Hygiene<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chewing sugar-free gum stimulates your salivary glands, which will create enough saliva to \u2018clean\u2019 your mouth after a meal, neutralizing bacterial acids (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ada.org\/resources\/research\/science-and-research-institute\/oral-health-topics\/chewing-gum\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Teeth_Health\"><\/span><b>Teeth Health<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It also promotes tooth health, along with your regular oral care routine, decreasing the risk of cavities and caries.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strong_Jaw\"><\/span><b>Strong Jaw<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s no research supporting this claim, but gum lovers say that chewing can shape your jaw and tone those muscles.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Drawbacks\"><\/span><strong>The Drawbacks<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Artificial_Sweeteners\"><\/span><b>Artificial Sweeteners<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aspartame, sucralose, and saccharin are all artificial sweeteners labeled as GRAS or Generally Recognized As Safe by the FDA (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fda.gov\/food\/food-additives-petitions\/additional-information-about-high-intensity-sweeteners-permitted-use-food-united-states\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). However, some believe that they may have a connection to diabetes, poor gut health, and other diseases (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6363527\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">12<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"May_Contain_Acids\"><\/span><b>May Contain Acids<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some fruit-flavored gums contain acids that may increase the risks of developing dental erosion (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/sj.bdj.2011.823\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/does-milk-make-you-gain-weight\/\">Does Milk Make You Gain Weight? The Truth About Calories In Dairy<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Calories_Burned_While_Chewing_Gum\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-43312 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5932.png\" alt=\"diet\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5932.png 960w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5932-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Frame-5932.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"More_Burning_Calories_Tips_For_A_Boost\"><\/span><strong>More Burning Calories Tips For A Boost<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some recommendations for those eager to start chewing ASAP:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chew_When_You_Crave_Taboo_Foods\"><\/span><strong>Chew When You Crave Taboo Foods<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But not if you crave normal food and your stomach is rumbling. If you\u2019re really hungry, go for a healthy snack like \u00bc cup of hummus with some veggies or some nuts and berries. If it\u2019s a psychological craving for junk food and sweets (which is a topic for another article), chewing gum instead might<a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/mediterranean-diet-30-day-meal-plan-1500-calories\/\">\u00a0help<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chew_To_Prevent_Mindless_Snacking\"><\/span><strong>Chew To Prevent Mindless Snacking<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you\u2019re watching TV, playing a game, or even writing an article, sometimes your hands may go for that bag of chips or even nuts just because. As you\u2019re not focused on eating during that time, you could finish the bag in 15 minutes. That\u2019s definitely over 100 grams and potentially an extra 500+ kcal to your daily intake.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A stick of gum might decrease that intake to just a couple of <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/can-you-build-muscle-in-a-calorie-deficit\/\">calories<\/a>, or help you avoid it altogether.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Keep_Gum_In_Your_Purse\"><\/span><strong>Keep Gum In Your Purse<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But not any gum \u2013 go for sugar-free gum with minimum artificial dyes and other harmful chemicals. It may be difficult to find such gum in grocery stores, but you can get it online. Keep some in your pockets and purses\/bags just in case you go past a fast food cafe and crave that greasy cheeseburger.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chew_When_You_Cook\"><\/span><strong>Chew When You Cook<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unless you really need to try that dish while <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-to-calculate-calorie-deficit\/\">cooking<\/a>, consider chewing neutral gum to make sure you don\u2019t nibble too much.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Chew_While_You_Walk\"><\/span><strong>Chew While You Walk<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chewing gum and walking in a combo might cause you to burn 0.4 more calories per minute (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6511506\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">14<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). It\u2019s not a lot, but every <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/macadamia-nuts-calories-benefits-side-effects\/\">small addition<\/a> counts. The change occurs due to a slightly increased heart rate and oxygen consumption.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Calories_Burned_While_Chewing_Gum\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-42202 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-3542-1024x576.png\" alt=\"calories burned chewing gum\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-3542.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-3542-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-3542.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-3542-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/Frame-3542.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dont_Overdo_It\"><\/span><b>Don\u2019t Overdo It<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A very underestimated tip for weight loss enthusiasts who want to do everything in one day to lose as many pounds as possible. Nothing is healthy if it\u2019s too much, even if we\u2019re talking about <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/eating-less-than-1000-calories-a-day-and-not-losing-weight\/\">dieting<\/a> and exercising.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chewing gum may seem an innocent attempt to freshen your breath and shave a couple more pounds, but if it contains either sugar or a sweetener called sorbitol, that should be a no-go. This is a sugar alcohol that can cause diarrhea and abdominal pain because it\u2019s not absorbed well by the small intestine (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/10715225\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">11<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>BetterMe is your fast-track ticket to a long-lasting weight loss! <a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Calories_Burned_While_Chewing_Gum\">Tailor your fitness journey and maximize your results<\/a> with just a couple of swipes!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Burning_More_Calories_Daily_8_Healthy_Recommendations\"><\/span><strong>Burning More Calories Daily: 8 Healthy Recommendations<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We all spend a generous amount of calories just being alive. However, as many of us eat more than our bodies usually spend in a day, here are some ways to burn more <a href=\"https:\/\/betterme.world\/articles\/how-much-fat-should-i-eat-per-day-on-a-1200-calorie-diet\/\">every day<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first 3 are a given, but the other ones may surprise you a little.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eat_Well\"><\/span><b>Eat Well<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A balanced meal plan with all the micro and macronutrients will do most of the job. Make it more nutritious, and soon enough your body will stop craving junk food and sweets. It\u2019s all about habits.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exercise\"><\/span><b>Exercise<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Daily walking, gym, home training, walking a dog, going out with friends, or\/and hiking can all become pleasant and effective ways to burn more calories and maintain a calorie deficit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Calories_Burned_While_Chewing_Gum\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-41378 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Frame-5909-1024x576.png\" alt=\"calories burned chewing gum\" width=\"770\" height=\"433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Frame-5909.png 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Frame-5909-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Frame-5909.png 768w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Frame-5909-1636x920.png 1636w, https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Frame-5909.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sleep\"><\/span><b>Sleep<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lack of sleep messes up your hormones, slows metabolism, and increases nervousness and hunger. You may lose less fat and more non-fat body mass if you sleep 5.5 hours or less at night (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2951287\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">16<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Make sure you have 7-9 hours of quality sleep.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Relax_Take_It_Easy\"><\/span><b>Relax (Take It Easy)<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stress management is an important factor in your health, both physical and mental. Relaxation and stress-relief techniques can help you lose weight faster (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC6296480\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Such an approach will make the weight loss journey much more pleasant and stress-free, improving your mental health condition as well.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider daily meditation. Start with 15 minutes of breathing practices a day.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Laugh\"><\/span><b>Laugh<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, I don\u2019t mean laughing all day just because you can. That\u2019s not healthy, even though they say laughing prolongs your life. But laughing out loud for 10-15 minutes may actually make your body spend 2-10 extra calories (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/16652129\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">13<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Plus, it\u2019s a great mood booster!<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Stand_And_Walk_More\"><\/span><b>Stand And Walk More<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is especially important for office workers. It\u2019s hard to imagine training at work, but standing up frequently, walking a little bit, and warming up your joints can become a part of your weekdays. Your spine, knees, shoulders, muscles, and all the systems of your body will be grateful.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Turn_On_The_AC_Every_Once_In_A_While\"><\/span><b>Turn On The A\/C Every Once In A While<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Being in cooler temperatures, especially while you sleep, is thought to change fat metabolism by turning white fat (the one responsible for energy storage) into brown fat (the one generating heat) (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nih.gov\/news-events\/nih-research-matters\/cool-temperature-alters-human-fat-metabolism\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">8<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). So, the next time you go to sleep, consider lowering the temperature in the room slightly. But make sure you\u2019re comfortable with the temperature and can still get quality sleep.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Summary\"><\/span><strong>Summary<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chewing gum really does help you burn a few more calories. 300 extra kcal a week doesn\u2019t sound like a lot, so this definitely isn\u2019t the magic pill for weight loss.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s no such pill and we should accept it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s best to use gum-like hacks in moderation when you find it difficult to control your cravings, for example. But chewing all day every day without any other healthy weight loss efforts probably won\u2019t have any noticable effects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, it\u2019s best to get a meal plan that will satisfy all the nutritional needs of your body, engage in some physical activity you enjoy, sleep well, stand and walk more, relieve stress, meditate, and drink lots of water (and some tea or coffee when you want).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then, those 300 calories a week will be boosted by all the other efforts you put into weight loss, bringing pleasant results every month!<\/span><\/p>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/quiz.betterme.world\/en\/first-page-generated-gender?flow=2273&amp;utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Blog&amp;utm_campaign=Calories_Burned_While_Chewing_Gum\" target=\"_blank\"><video autoplay=\"autoplay\" loop=\"loop\" muted=\"muted\" playsinline=\"playsinline\" width=\"777\"><source src=\"https:\/\/cdn.betterme.world\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ezgif.com-gif-to-mp4-2.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\" \/><\/video><\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are those people who look for the most interesting and effortless ways to lose weight. Apparently, they count the calories burnt while chewing gum. Flavors of gum are so diverse you can\u2019t help but try that watermelon gum in bright packaging. Is it safe to just chew gum all the time? I mean, you [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":52,"featured_media":43500,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[2,75],"tags":[],"coauthors":[163,87],"class_list":["post-43499","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nutrition","category-weight-loss"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v20.2.1 (Yoast SEO v25.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Calories Burned While Chewing Gum: Facts And Myths - BetterMe<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"\u2605 CALORIES BURNED WHILE CHEWING GUM\u2026 \u27a4 truth or fake? 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Apparently, they count the calories burnt while chewing gum. Flavors of gum are so diverse you can\u2019t help but try that watermelon gum in bright packaging. <\/span><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Is it safe to just chew gum all the time? I mean, you certainly spend calories while doing it, the repetitive motion might strengthen your jaw muscles, and gum can help someone quit smoking. <\/span><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">But again, is it safe? Is this the best way to lose weight? How many calories can you burn a day just by chewing gum? Can you just do nothing else and chew all day long? <\/span><span style=\\\"font-weight: 400;\\\">Let\u2019s find out all of that and establish whether it\u2019s a good way to lose weight. 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