Heather Robertson Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 So I realize this isn't technically a food, but as I was looking at the label of my gum package it has all kinds of weird things in it! Part of me is telling me to quit chewing it because I'm sure all the junk is getting into my system. But I'm an avid chewer. Thoughts?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Tom Denham Posted January 10, 2013 Moderators Share Posted January 10, 2013 No gum during a Whole30. Chewing gum is mindless eating. In addition, it signals your body that food is coming and fakes your digestive system and hormones out. Basically, chewing gum is all bad and no good. Now is a good time to break your habit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmilyB456 Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 Gum is verboten on the Whole30, reasons outlined in the guidelines. Besides the bad chemicals ( one of which is almost certainly an artificial sweetener, all of which are outlawed!) it sends a wonky signal to your body that it is about to get food...and then it doesn't, and gets confused, and it just sets you up for all kinds of problems. Give it up! I did, and it is oddly freeing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callan Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 I was happy to give up gum. Every time I chew it for a few days, my jaw gets all messed up and hurts like crazy and starts cracking and popping. I'm sure not everyone is affected in that specific way, but the way it affects your digestive system should be enough to convince anyone to stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JordanA Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 I just bought essential peppermint oil from whole foods, though it doesn't help the chewing habit, one drop kicks the bad breath! I carry it in my purse and haven't really felt the need for gum anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caitlin Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 @Callan - I experience the same thing with my TMJ. Maybe you have the same? Gum just kills my jaw. Also popcorn and salt water taffy. At least there aren't many offenders to worry about on w30, so win win? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Robertson Posted January 10, 2013 Author Share Posted January 10, 2013 Thank y'all! Time to kick this habit... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melbournegirl Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 Funny, before I came across whole9, I was thinking of taking up the gum habit because I was sick of eating all the time (only the fact that I cant tolerate sorbitol stopped me). Of course now I dont need it because all the good saturated fat has fixed the ravenous feelings. Good luck on kicking the habit.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Callan Posted January 11, 2013 Share Posted January 11, 2013 @Callan - I experience the same thing with my TMJ. Maybe you have the same? Gum just kills my jaw. Also popcorn and salt water taffy. At least there aren't many offenders to worry about on w30, so win win? I probably do. Fortunately, it is not a common occurrence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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