Sugarfree gum page

[Bobandy]

Hi, I'm on day 7 so far. Carb flu is kicking in, but not too bad, just feel a little fatigued, and maybe a pinch of a headache this morning.

My question is about gum, specifically sugarfree mint gum. I started chewing gum when I quit smoking, and was quite addicted for a while. It has definitely rolled back to a couple pieces a day, after lunch or maybe in the car.

Is this okay on a primal diet? I could probably give it up easily, but I still would like a piece after lunch, so I can feel confident that my breath isn't stinky at work.

I searched for something about gum, and nothing came up (maybe I just did it wrong?).

[swalker]

I chew sugar-free gum.

I also chew on straws.

If it is a real concern for you you could probably buy some mint leaves to chew on now and then....

[MvEssen]

It's no problem. And when it's sweetened with xylitol it's actually good for you(r teeth). Mark wrote a blog post about this some time ago as well.

[MvEssen]

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[Paleobird]

It's no problem. And when it's sweetened with xylitol it's actually good for you(r teeth). Mark wrote a blog post about this some time ago as well.

But if it's aspartame, it's toxic. I suggest the OP read the label carefully.

[MvEssen]

But if it's aspartame, it's toxic. I suggest the OP read the label carefully.

True! I had no clue there was gum sweetened with aspertame. Around here nearly all gum is sweetened with xylitol .

[loafingcactus]

I wish I could chew sugar free gum, but it just feed the insanity for more sugared up stuff and makes me dissatisfied with the taste of real food. Ymmv.

[Juliemama]

I accidentally did not read ingredients and gave myself one of those whopping migraines where you can't even speak a coherent thought or see straight...(I waitress these days in a super busy restaurant). After fumbling through a few tables and screwing everything up (totally not my style) I slowly told my managers that I literally could not function for a while...the only thing I could attribute it to was ...sugar free gum. I am more of an Altoids girl..but for whatever reason I picked up a new brand of gum.....NEVER do that again!

[Paleobird]

I have a seizure disorder so I am really careful about aspartame. I also agree with what loafingcactus said. You need to get your tastebuds away from the sweetness if you are going to get the cravings to go away.

[Digby]

Sweet tastes can raise insulin, so if you need to lose weight, have sugar cravings, it's better to avoid sugarfree items. I had to kick a major diet Coke habit.