When
the midday munchies strike, the battle between a bag of pretzels and a stick of
gum begins. And if you want to lose weight, you probably opt for the gum,
relegating the pretzels to the snacking corner of shame.
But will
keeping your mouth busy with something that has little-to-no calories really
help you shed pounds?
It depends. First off, chewing gum can be very
helpful when used as a behavioral tool, says Susan Bowerman, R.D., director of
worldwide nutrition, education, and training at Herbalife.
