Juice06870 Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 I have read the book (actually reading it a 2nd time now) and have been getting ready to start the whole30 this coming Monday. I always chew gum when I work out, and in the afternoons at work to avoid wanting to snack if I don't need to. Will sugar free gum be banned during the Whole30 month? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Tom Denham Posted May 15, 2013 Moderators Share Posted May 15, 2013 No gum of any kind. Chewing is part of your digestion process and the act of chewing gum fakes your system out, promising food, but not delivering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juice06870 Posted May 16, 2013 Author Share Posted May 16, 2013 Wow, good to know. Thanks for your reply Tom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beets Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Plus, there are no artificial sweeteners allowed on the W30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakki Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Do we have a replacement for breath freshening? Other than teeth brushing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GFChris Posted June 25, 2013 Share Posted June 25, 2013 http://www.thekitchn.com/bad-breath-6-natural-breath-fr-119025 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 You might find that after you've completed Round 1 you won't miss it. I have to say, that I was a gum addict. I started my first whole30 last September and haven't had gum since then. I was so surprised that I've not gone back to it. My breath never stinks unless I am off plan and eat dairy. Even all the garlic and onion I inhale at an alarming rate doesn't leave me with that super yucky mouth. I think because when you eat clean, you have clean breath. The big plus with giving up gum forever is all the money I've saved! I would chew at least 2 packs a week and when I ran to the store to buy more, I never left with just gum. I wish now I'd tossed that money in a jar these past nine months. I'd have a nice little wad of cash by now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatherineH Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 You might find that after you've completed Round 1 you won't miss it. I have to say, that I was a gum addict. I started my first whole30 last September and haven't had gum since then. I was so surprised that I've not gone back to it. My breath never stinks unless I am off plan and eat dairy. Even all the garlic and onion I inhale at an alarming rate doesn't leave me with that super yucky mouth. I think because when you eat clean, you have clean breath. The big plus with giving up gum forever is all the money I've saved! I would chew at least 2 packs a week and when I ran to the store to buy more, I never left with just gum. I wish now I'd tossed that money in a jar these past nine months. I'd have a nice little wad of cash by now. Thank you for this post! I was just wondering about this and glad I found this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renee Lee Posted July 25, 2013 Share Posted July 25, 2013 You might find that after you've completed Round 1 you won't miss it. I have to say, that I was a gum addict. I started my first whole30 last September and haven't had gum since then. I was so surprised that I've not gone back to it. My breath never stinks unless I am off plan and eat dairy. Even all the garlic and onion I inhale at an alarming rate doesn't leave me with that super yucky mouth. I think because when you eat clean, you have clean breath. The big plus with giving up gum forever is all the money I've saved! I would chew at least 2 packs a week and when I ran to the store to buy more, I never left with just gum. I wish now I'd tossed that money in a jar these past nine months. I'd have a nice little wad of cash by now. Ditto! I used to buy packs of Orbit in bulk, because it was so much cheaper than buying per pack. I still have a couple in my desk for garlic emergencies, but definitely cured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Juice06870 Posted July 31, 2013 Author Share Posted July 31, 2013 I finished my 1st Whole30 about 5 weeks ago, and I have not had a single desire for any gum since I started the Whole30 back in May. (among other things like Soda). It's amazing how some cravings can completely disappear after a few weeks of clean, disciplined eating. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinman57 Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 I pull oil* in the mornings and that seems to clear out a lot of the flora/fauna that contribute to bad breath. That or the elimination of a lot of foods that might have caused it to begin with. *pulling oil: swishing your mouth with oil for 10-20 minutes in the morning. I use coconut oil to do it. If you're more interested in reasons to do so, google. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bet Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 I bought a clove and cinnamon toothpaste and rinse and they are way better than gum. And I don't bite the inside of my cheek by accident anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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